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A Demand Letter For Defamation is a crucial legal document used in Switzerland when an individual or organization seeks to address damaging false statements affecting their reputation. This document is typically employed as the first formal step in legal proceedings, before initiating court action, and is grounded in Swiss law, particularly the protections offered under the Swiss Civil Code and Criminal Code. The letter serves multiple purposes: it formally documents the defamatory statements, demonstrates the serious nature of the matter, outlines specific demands for remedy, and provides the recipient an opportunity to comply before legal proceedings commence. It should be used when there is clear evidence of defamatory statements that have caused or could cause reputational damage, and when informal attempts to resolve the matter have been unsuccessful or are inappropriate given the severity of the situation.

1. Sender and Recipient Details: Full contact information for both parties, including names, addresses, and any relevant registration numbers

2. Date and Reference: Current date and any reference numbers or identifiers for the case

3. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a formal demand letter regarding defamation

4. Factual Background: Detailed description of the defamatory statements, when and where they were made, and their impact

5. Legal Basis: Citation of relevant Swiss legal provisions (Civil Code Art. 28, Criminal Code provisions) that have been violated

6. Evidence Reference: Summary of evidence supporting the claim, referring to attached appendices

7. Specific Demands: Clear listing of demands including retraction, removal of statements, public apology, and/or compensation

8. Deadline: Specific deadline for compliance with the demands (typically 10-30 days)

9. Legal Consequences: Statement of intended legal action if demands are not met