Switzerland
Federal Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (BehiG)
SR 151.3 (BehiG); eCH-0059 v3.0 standard
88/100
WCAG Standard
2.1 AA
Applies To
Government institutions and licensed service providers
Enforcement
Lawsuit
Private Right of Action
Yes
Summary
Switzerland's BehiG (2004) prohibits discrimination by public authorities and private service providers, with national standard eCH-0059 requiring WCAG 2.1 Level AA for government websites. Individuals can file lawsuits for non-compliance with compensation up to CHF 5,000. A revision extending requirements to private service providers is planned for 2027.
Scope & Coverage
Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2004
Last Amended
2023
Sources & References
Notes
Not EU member; not bound by WAD. BehiG is Switzerland's domestic anti-discrimination law.