Word against word – young men imprisoned without evidence
Article arguing that young men are imprisoned for rape based on testimony alone, criticizing reliance on credibility assessments rather than corroborating evidence.
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Does testimony carry more weight solely because of gender?
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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Many teenagers among those convicted of negligent rape
News article reporting that conviction rates for rape have increased since the consent law was introduced, while legal practitioners highlight challenges in applying the law consistently.
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Mother of a rape-convicted son: 4.5 years in prison and 750,000 SEK in damages for someone’s story
Human-interest article reporting on mothers who believe their sons were wrongfully convicted of rape, focusing on emotional impact, family trauma, and perceived failures of the justice system.
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Criticism: The consent law can be exploited for money
Article presenting criticism that Sweden’s consent law may be exploited for financial gain through compensation claims, raising concerns about incentives, evidence standards, and legal safeguards.
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More are convicted of rape under the consent law – but application is difficult
News article reporting that an increasing number of convictions are based primarily on oral testimony following the introduction of the consent law, highlighting debate among legal experts.
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The fatal consequences of the consent law
Opinion article arguing that Sweden’s consent law has led to unintended consequences, including convictions without strong corroborating evidence, and calling for reassessment of its application.
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Acquit or convict – read all parts of the investigation
Landing page for an investigative series examining how courts assess evidence and credibility in sexual-offence cases under the consent law.
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Why are rapes without violence punished much more harshly?
News analysis discussing sentencing practices in rape cases without physical violence, exploring legal definitions, aggravating factors, and proportionality.
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Q&A on rape law standards
Recorded Q&A session addressing common questions about standards of proof in rape cases under Swedish law, focusing on legal certainty and procedural safeguards.