Sunday reflection no. 519
Blog post arguing that legal certainty in Swedish sexual-offence cases is insufficient, pointing to weaknesses in credibility assessments, intent analysis, and secrecy rules, and proposing reforms.
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The application of the consent law requires review
Opinion article calling for a review of how Sweden’s consent law is applied in practice, arguing that current interpretations risk legal uncertainty and inconsistent judgments.
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Higher risk of suicide after release from prison
Opinion piece claiming that Sweden has experienced a serious erosion of legal safeguards in criminal justice, particularly in sexual-offence cases, following changes in evidentiary practice.
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The harvest of chance – an investigation of the consent law
Long-form investigative feature examining outcomes under Sweden’s consent law, focusing on evidentiary limits, credibility judgments, and the trade-off between conviction rates and legal certainty.
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Mannaminne: In dubio pro reo – better to acquit than to convict
Opinion article describing the continued advocacy work of the Mannaminne association on behalf of people they believe are wrongfully convicted, with a focus on sexual-offence cases.
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Legal certainty is not threatened by the consent law
Opinion piece arguing that outcomes in rape trials can appear like a ‘lottery’ depending on narrative and credibility rather than consistent legal standards. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
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Discussion on rape verdicts and standards of proof
Debate piece questioning whether courts implicitly value testimony differently based on gender in sexual-offence cases, raising concerns about equality before the law and impartial evidence assessment.
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The application and consequences of the consent law
Official report analyzing how Sweden’s consent law is applied in practice and its legal and societal consequences, including effects on investigations, prosecutions, and court decisions.
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Are witch hunts being conducted against innocent young men?
Debate article questioning whether moral panic and media pressure have led to unjust prosecutions of young men, particularly in sexual-offence cases.
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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.