Zurich Cantonal Government To Compensate Victims Of Forced Labour

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Victims of past forced labour measures in canton Zurich could soon apply to receive a one-off solidarity compensation of CHF25,000 ($30,255). The Zurich cantonal government is proposing a framework credit of CHF20 million to the cantonal parliament for this purpose. This content was published on May 8, 2025 - 11:36 2 minutes Keystone-SDA

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With the financial compensation, the canton of Zurich wants to make a contribution to making amends for the injustice committed, the cantonal government said on Thursday. The framework credit of CHF20 million is based on the assumption that around 800 applications would be submitted and approved.

The compensation would apply to those who were ordered by authorities in canton Zurich to undergo a compulsory measure or placement before 1981. People who have already received a solidarity contribution from another canton, the city of Zurich or another municipality are excluded from this proposed scheme. The State Archives would be responsible for examining the applications.

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