SwitzerlandRechte, Pflichten und Rechtsstaat 4 · Rights, duties and the rule of law
From what age may a young person in Switzerland decide on their own religion?
In the exam (German)
Ab welchem Alter darf ein Jugendlicher in der Schweiz selbst über seine Religion entscheiden?
- aFrom 16Ab 16 JahrenCorrect answer
- bFrom 18Ab 18 Jahren
- cFrom 12Ab 12 Jahren
- dFrom 14Ab 14 Jahren
Why?
The Civil Code (Zivilgesetzbuch) says: from the age of 16, a child decides on their own religious faith. This applies even though you only become an adult at 18.
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