Archive
A curated collection of published articles, opinion pieces, academic references and public debate related to Sweden’s 2018 consent law.
Inclusion does not imply endorsement.
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Public Debate
Opinion pieces, essays, and public interventions that discuss legal, political, or social issues related to consent law, criminal justice, and the rule of law.
Media Coverage
Journalistic reporting from news outlets, magazines, and broadcast media covering cases, policies, and public discussion related to sexual offences and the justice system.
Government Reports
Official documents, parliamentary materials, and reports produced by public authorities, agencies, or legislative bodies.
Academic Research
Peer-reviewed studies, academic papers, and scholarly analyses examining legal frameworks, empirical data, and theoretical perspectives.
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Monthly publication counts illustrate how discussion of Sweden’s consent law has intensified over time, particularly in recent years, as legal, social and cultural debates have expanded.
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Below you will find the articles and references currently included in the SCLO archive, organized chronologically and updated on an ongoing basis.
Number of articles: 124
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Sunday reflection no. 519
Blog post arguing that legal certainty in Swedish sexual-offence cases is insufficient, pointing to weaknesses in credibility assessments, intent analysis, and secrecy rules, and proposing reforms.
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Are witch hunts being conducted against innocent young men?
Debate article questioning whether moral panic and media pressure have led to unjust prosecutions of young men, particularly in sexual-offence cases.
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Has the Consent Act made Sweden less legally secure?
Long-form analytical article examining whether Sweden’s consent law has weakened legal certainty, presenting arguments from critics and legal scholars.
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This is how legal certainty has collapsed in Sweden
Opinion piece claiming that Sweden has experienced a serious erosion of legal safeguards in criminal justice, particularly in sexual-offence cases, following changes in evidentiary practice.
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Mannaminne’s fight for the innocently convicted continues
Opinion article describing the continued advocacy work of the Mannaminne association on behalf of people they believe are wrongfully convicted, with a focus on sexual-offence cases.
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39% are judged on words alone – surprising facts about the law of consent
Community forum recording discussing public perceptions of sexual offences, justice, evidentiary issues, and reforms in Swedish legal practice.