Archive
A curated collection of published articles, opinion pieces, academic references and public debate related to Sweden’s 2018 consent law.
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Opinion pieces, essays, and public interventions that discuss legal, political, or social issues related to consent law, criminal justice, and the rule of law.
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Journalistic reporting from news outlets, magazines, and broadcast media covering cases, policies, and public discussion related to sexual offences and the justice system.
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Number of articles: 124
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Louise Lennartsson – Review of the Consent Act (Riksdag Seminar)
This video records a Riksdag (Swedish Parliament) seminar held on 26 November 2025 titled “Has Swedish sexual crime legislation become legally uncertain?” featuring jurist and freelance writer Louise Lennartsson, author of a comprehensive review of the Swedish consent law (samtyckeslagen) published in Magasinet Filter. Hosted on Josef Fransson’s YouTube channel, the seminar critically examines how
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What consequences should the courts have for scientific errors?
Vilka konsekvenser bör domstolarnas vetenskapliga misstag få?
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Gender equality requires legal certainty
Opinion article arguing that genuine gender equality depends on strong legal safeguards and due process, warning against sacrificing legal certainty in the pursuit of symbolic justice.
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Police student charged with five rapes
News article reporting on charges brought against a police student accused of multiple rapes, outlining the allegations and the ongoing judicial process.
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Woman who accused a man of sexual offences is herself convicted
News article reporting on a court case where a woman was convicted after falsely identifying a man as a sexual offender, highlighting legal consequences of false accusations.
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Detained SD politician denies rape allegation
News report covering a case in which a detained Swedish politician denies allegations of rape, outlining the accusations, legal process, and responses from involved parties.
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The justice system must gain knowledge about men’s vulnerability
This opinion piece addresses the lack of institutional awareness within the justice system regarding men’s exposure to violence and abuse. The author argues that prevailing assumptions about gender and victimhood contribute to systematic blind spots, where male victims are less likely to be recognized, believed, or adequately supported. The article highlights how stereotypes about masculinity,…
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The statement carries more weight – solely because of gender
Debate piece questioning whether courts implicitly value testimony differently based on gender in sexual-offence cases, raising concerns about equality before the law and impartial evidence assessment.
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When the smoke turns to fire and the rule of law burns
Opinion piece warning that moral panic, speculation, and weakened legal safeguards risk escalating into systemic damage to the rule of law.