The punishment ends on paper – but not in reality
Opinion piece arguing that punishment continues long after a prison sentence formally ends, through stigma, restricted access to work and housing, and long-term financial consequences.
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The rape elephant in the room is growing
Opinion piece arguing that unresolved problems in how rape cases are investigated and adjudicated are increasingly difficult to ignore, warning of long-term damage to legal legitimacy.
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Final reply: Emotional turmoil does not change the facts – major flaws in the Knutby case
Opinion article arguing that emotional reactions and public pressure should not override factual analysis and legal standards in the Knutby case, highlighting perceived procedural and evidentiary shortcomings.
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An emotional storm does not change the facts – major flaws in the Knutby case
Reply article in an ongoing public debate on the Knutby murders, arguing that emotional reactions should not override factual analysis and claiming the investigation contained serious shortcomings.
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Thomas Bodström and Ida Östensson on the consent law
Radio discussion episode featuring debate between legal and activist perspectives on the consent law, addressing legal interpretation, victim protection, and rule-of-law concerns.
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Legal uncertainty begins in Rosenbad – innocent people are convicted
Opinion piece using the renewed Knutby case debate to argue that public trust in commentators can obscure investigative and judicial shortcomings in sexual-offence cases.
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The same standard of proof for sexual offences as for other crimes
Debate article arguing that sexual-offence cases must apply the same evidentiary standards as other serious crimes, warning against replacing proof requirements with ideological reasoning.
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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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Swedish courts convict innocent men – why are politicians silent?
Debate article claiming that Swedish courts sometimes convict men for rape on weak evidence and urging politicians to initiate an independent review of legal safeguards in sexual-offence cases.
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Review of the consent law and offence classification
Parliamentary motion proposing a formal review of the consent law and related offence classifications, citing concerns about legal certainty, proportionality, and application in practice.