Switzerland The Swiss Confederation is a constitutional republic with a federal structure. Legislative authority resides in a bicameral parliament (Federal Assembly). Federal Assembly elections are considered free and fair. Parliament elects the executive leadership every four years. The government had mechanisms in place to identify, investigate, prosecute, and punish officials who may commit human rights abuses, engage in corruption, or both.The overall score indicates that substantial violations of human rights happen in this country. Compliance with human rights standards cannot be assumed. Particular caution should be exercised. Overall Score 79/100 Global Rights Index 2 Human Development Index 0,962 Kids Rights Index 0,822 Children's Rights in the Workplace Index 2,7 Global Slavery Index 1,51 Trafficking in persons report Tier 2 Global Gender Gap Index 0,795 Fragile States Index 18,9 Freedom in the World Index 96 Environmental Performance Index 65,9 Corruption Perceptions Index 84 Equality Index 80