Commentaries: Art. 267

Any person who intentionally makes known or makes accessible to a foreign state or its agents or to the general public a secret, the preservation of which is necessary in the interests of the Confederation,¹

any person who falsifies, destroys, disposes of or steals documents or evidence relating to legal relations between the Confederation or a canton and a foreign state and thus intentionally endangers the interests of the Confederation or the canton, or

any person who, as the authorised representative of the Confederation, conducts negotiations with a foreign government which are intended to be detrimental to the Confederation,

shall be liable to a custodial sentence of not less than one year. 2. Any person who intentionally makes known or makes accessible to the general public a secret, the preservation of which is necessary in the interests of the Confederation shall be liable to a custodial sentence not exceeding five years or to a monetary penalty.² 3. If the offence is committed through negligence, a custodial sentence not exceeding three years or a monetary penalty shall be imposed.³

Amended by No I of the FA of 10 Oct. 1997, in force since 1 April 1998 (AS 1998 852856;BBl 1996 IV 525). ↩
Inserted by No I of the FA of 10 Oct. 1997, in force since 1 April 1998 (AS 1998 852856;BBl 1996 IV 525). ↩
Originally No 2. ↩

Art. 267

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