Mannaminne demonstrates for legal certainty
Debate article invoking the legal principle of ‘in dubio pro reo’ to argue that Swedish courts should prioritize acquittal in cases of evidentiary doubt, particularly in sexual-offence trials.
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After the rapes – she wants to ban men from home care services
News report covering a proposal to ban men from home-care services following rape cases, illustrating public reaction, gender policy debates, and preventive measures.
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SVT News: The consent law
Short-form news video explaining key aspects of Sweden’s consent law and current public debate surrounding its consequences, aimed at a general audience on social media.
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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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Strömmer’s response after criticism: We naturally consider all viewpoints
News article covering the Swedish justice minister’s response to criticism of the handling of sexual-offence legislation and legal safeguards, emphasizing openness to feedback.
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Lawyer argues the new rape law increases the risk of false reports
Debate article in which a legal professional questions whether Swedish courts ensure sufficient legal safeguards in sexual-offence cases, focusing on evidentiary standards and consistency in judicial reasoning.
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Prosecutor reported – preliminary investigation now dropped
News article reporting that a complaint against a prosecutor has been dismissed, illustrating accountability mechanisms and thresholds for investigating alleged misconduct.
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Actor convicted of rape
News article reporting on the conviction of a Swedish actor for rape, summarizing the court’s findings and the public reaction to the verdict.
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Credibility instead of evidence – a rule-of-law crisis in Sweden
Article arguing that Swedish courts increasingly rely on credibility assessments rather than objective evidence, framing this trend as a serious threat to legal certainty.
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Swedish legislation questioned
Article reporting on growing criticism of Swedish criminal legislation, including the consent law, with concerns raised about legal certainty, proportionality, and application in practice.