False rape convictions – when we cannot believe our eyes
Long-form analytical article examining whether Sweden’s consent law has weakened legal certainty, presenting arguments from critics and legal scholars.
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Criticism: The consent law can punish the innocent
Debate video where panelists discuss how to balance victim protection with legal certainty and fair trial rights, especially under the consent law.
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The consent law became legally uncertain
Guest column arguing that the application of the consent law has created legal uncertainty, particularly through heavy reliance on credibility assessments in court.
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Interview on legal certainty and sexual offences
Interview with legal experts discussing how Sweden’s consent law affects prosecutions, evidentiary practice, and defendants’ rights.
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Debate: Balancing victim protection and legal certainty
Recorded discussion focusing on rape verdicts and standards of proof, emphasizing the balance between victim protection and defendants’ rights.
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Lawyer: Are verdicts in sexual offence cases really legally sound?
Lecture by a legal scholar on the intersection of criminal law and consent-based offences, discussing principles like reasonable doubt, autonomy, and procedural fairness.
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Reply to the reply: The consent law is not a failure
Opinion article responding to criticism of the consent law, arguing that the law itself is sound and that alleged problems stem from misinterpretation rather than from the legislation.
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Conference talk: Evidence and consent law
Conference talk focusing on evidence assessment and implications of the consent law on Swedish criminal justice, with speakers from legal academia.
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Public forum on sexual offences and justice
Community forum recording discussing public perceptions of sexual offences, justice, evidentiary issues, and reforms in Swedish legal practice.
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Short documentary: Rape trials and the law
Short documentary-style video examining how Swedish rape trials are conducted, including interviews with attorneys or commentators on evidentiary standards.