Jacqueline Fehr

Jacqueline Fehr

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Jacqueline Fehr is a Swiss politician who serves as the Justice Director of Zurich. She has been in the spotlight recently due to the need for increased security measures in youth correctional facilities following a series of escapes by young offenders, including a high-profile incident involving Esad Yousuf. Fehr has faced pressure from political opponents to address safety concerns and improve conditions within these institutions.

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Jacqueline Fehr emphasized the need for more placement options for juvenile offenders.

Wie Zürich mit Intensivtätern umgeht
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-05
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Jacqueline Fehr is the Justice Director who was criticized for her insufficient communication regarding the data incident.

Zürcher Datenskandal: Regierungsrat verspricht Verbesserungen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-26
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Jacqueline Fehr is mentioned as part of a minority calling for a more rational discussion about Israel.

Von der Linken zur Reizfigur des antiisraelischen Lagers
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-19
6.0

Jacqueline Fehr is criticized for her communication regarding a data leak incident that occurred during her tenure as Justice Director.

Heikle Daten aus Justiz landen bei vorbestrafter Milieufigur
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-14
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Jacqueline Fehr is criticized for her handling of a data scandal during her tenure as a government official.

Jacqueline Fehrs Führungsschwäche im Datenskandal
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-13
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Jacqueline Fehr argued that the government should not support pilot projects for facial recognition without clear definitions and limitations.

Datenschutz in Zürich: Parlament streitet über Gesichtserkennung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-24
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Jacqueline Fehr suggested postponing the vote on the resolutions to maintain party peace.

SP Schweiz verurteilt Israels Vorgehen in Gaza als Genozid
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-25
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Jacqueline Fehr is the Justice Director of Zurich and emphasized the urgency of providing adequate support for victims of domestic violence.

Zürich startet zentrale Nummer für Opfer häuslicher Gewalt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-24
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Jacqueline Fehr, the justice director, faced criticism for not informing the parliament about the extent of the data leak.

Wie der Besuch einer Mutter die Affäre ins Rollen bringt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-16
4.0

Jacqueline Fehr is a member of the Zurich government and has expressed that she believes the double majority is wrong.

Ständemehr oder nicht? So stritt der Bundesrat über die EU-Verträge
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-11
4.0

Jacqueline Fehr, the Justice Director, chose to remain silent during the debate, citing the principle of separation of powers.

Parlament für Zugang zu Protokollen aus der Verwaltung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-15
5.0

Jacqueline Fehr is called upon by politicians to improve security in youth detention centers.

die unerwarteten Umstände von Gefängnisfluchten
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-26
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Jacqueline Fehr, the Justice Director, criticized the slow pace of digitalization in her environment.

Zürich vertagt den digitalen Quantensprung der Verwaltung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-25
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Jacqueline Fehr is the Justice Director advocating for faster procedures in child protection cases.

Kanton Zürich will Beschwerdeverfahren gegen Entscheide der Kesb beschleunigen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-05
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Jonas Schweighauser
Jonas Schweighauser

Jacqueline Fehr is the Justice Director who faced criticism for the procurement process of a software called 'Gina'.

Zwei Flops, ein Eklat und ein entlastender Bericht
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-03
4.0

Jacqueline Fehr was painted by Klodin Erb without the drying process of the paint layers.

Natalie Rickli enthüllt ihr präsidiales Porträt für die Zürcher Ahnengallerie
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-14
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Jacqueline Fehr is the Zurich Justice Director advocating for child-friendly legal procedures.

Jacqueline Fehr will kindergerechte Strafverfahren
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-21
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Jacqueline Fehr is against the Ständemehr.

Cramer, Kretschmann und Dieth machen Werbung für die EU
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-16
5.0

Jacqueline Fehr, the Justice Director, has transformed communication into a team effort rather than a one-person show.

Der Staat baut seine Öffentlichkeitsarbeit stark aus
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-15
7.0

Jacqueline Fehr emphasized the historical responsibility towards the Jewish community regarding the Bührle collection.

Parlament in Zürich fordert Aufarbeitung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-13
7.0

Jacqueline Fehr expressed concerns that some new rights proposed in the initiative contradict existing laws.

Kantonsrat Zürich lehnt Initiative für digitale Integrität ab
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-12
6.0

Jacqueline Fehr argues against longer prison sentences for youths, stating it misrepresents the reality of youth criminal law.

Nationalrat will Jugendstrafrecht bei schweren Verbrechen verschärfen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-07
6.0

Jacqueline Fehr is the Zurich Justice Director who faced criticism from her government colleagues for her remarks in parliament.

Zürcher Regierung kritisiert Jacqueline Fehr scharf
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-06
4.0

Zürcher SP-Regierungsrätin Jacqueline Fehr recently emphasized that from Zurich's perspective, the Ständemehr is not a good idea for the agreement with the EU.

Das Ständemehr ist zum politischen Spielball geworden
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-04
7.0
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Ignazio Cassis
Ignazio Cassis

Jacqueline Fehr is responsible for religious communities in the Canton of Zurich as an atheist member of the government.

Jacqueline Fehr findet, auch die Muslime sollten in Zürich Steuergelder erhalten
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-18
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Beat Jans
Beat Jans

Jacqueline Fehr is mentioned as the justice director and a superior of the public prosecutor's office.

Gewisse Fälle drohen zu verjähren
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-08
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Jacqueline Fehr is the Justice Director proposing to extend political rights to individuals under guardianship in Zurich.

Politische Rechte für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-04
9.0

Jacqueline Fehr, the justice director, stressed the importance of society condemning violence against women.

Forensic Nurses führen in Zürich zu mehr Anzeigen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-02
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