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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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.
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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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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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Criminal policy activism that is dangerous and harmful
Opinion article criticizing rapid criminal-policy initiatives, arguing that politically driven reforms risk undermining proportionality, evidence requirements, and long-term rule-of-law principles.
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Busting rapists out of prison: why I write about wrongful convictions
Essay reflecting on the moral and professional challenges of writing critically about rape convictions while insisting on due process and evidence-based scrutiny.
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Prosecutors were notified – now the preliminary investigation is closed
News article reporting that a complaint against a prosecutor has been dismissed, illustrating accountability mechanisms and thresholds for investigating alleged misconduct.
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The Mannaminne network is set to grow – wrongful rape convictions are a legal scandal
Opinion article claiming that wrongful rape convictions occur due to overreliance on narratives and insufficient scrutiny of evidence, warning of a broader rule-of-law crisis.
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Police in Sweden: Guilty Until Proven Innocent
This article claims that Swedish policing and criminal investigations increasingly operate on a presumption of guilt, particularly in sexual crime cases. Citing statements from police representatives and examples from investigations, the piece argues that suspects are often treated as guilty from the outset, with the burden effectively shifting onto them to prove their innocence. The