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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The Mannaminne network is leading the protests against the collapse of the rule of law.
News article reporting on demonstrations organized by the Mannaminne network, which criticizes what it sees as systemic failures in the Swedish justice system, particularly in sexual-offence cases.
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Mannaminne demonstrates for legal certainty
News report covering a public demonstration organized by the Mannaminne network, calling for stronger legal safeguards and fairer handling of sexual-offence cases.
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Legal scandal in silence: Young men convicted of rape without evidence
Investigative-style article alleging that young men have been convicted of rape in Sweden without corroborating evidence, framing this as a broader justice-system scandal.
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My son could be sentenced to prison
Opinion article describing parental fear that a son might receive a long prison sentence on weak evidence, using it to critique how sexual-offence prosecutions proceed in Sweden.
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Innocent… until proven guilty?
Opinion article arguing that courts may weigh subjective credibility over objective evidence in rape cases, warning that the presumption of innocence is weakened and calling for a return to strong proof standards. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
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A legal system beyond reasonable doubt
Opinion piece arguing that some sexual-offence convictions in Sweden do not meet the traditional standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt, raising concerns about fairness in legal practice.