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Default Wiring a light switch

I've always wondered when wiring a brass light switch whether it is
recommended (i.e. safer) to connect the earth to the back box or to the
earth connector on the back of the switch.

I always use the backbox, but does it actually matter ?

Just curious

Thanks

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