Jeremy Thorpe, former British Liberal party leader charged 10 days ago with conspiracy to murder, flew to Geneva, Switzerland, for a conference and a "short, private visit," the British Mission announced.

A mission spokesman said Thorpe, 49, arrived with his wife, Marion, and would stay until today before moving to other tourist spots in Switzerland. The length of the trip and Thorpe's travel plans were not disclosed.

Thorpe and three other men are charged with conspiring to murder former male model Norman Scott. Thorpe resigned the Liberal leadership in May, 1976, after Scott alleged he had had a homosexual relationship with Thorpe in the early 1960s and was being persecuted for it. Thorpe denied both the accusation and relationship, and said he will not resign his seat.