Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the case is governed by the old Foreigners Act or the new Foreigners Act
Decisione estratta
The case is governed by the former Foreigners Act because the expulsion proceedings were opened before 1 January 2008.
Motivazione estratta
Under Art. 126 LEtr and Federal Supreme Court case law, proceedings initiated at first instance before the LEtr entered into force remain subject to the old law.