A survey suggests a referendum that would put Swiss national laws above International Law is headed for defeat. The Nov. 25th referendum, the "Swiss law, not foreign judges" initiative, put forward by the Swiss People's Party, has the support of 37% of voters, while 61% say they're "against" or "definitely against" the proposal, which would see the role of international law in Switzerland greatly reduced so the country has more control over its own affairs. Switzerland puts more initiatives and legislation before the people for a direct vote than any other nation.
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