A justice system without reasonable doubt?
Opinion piece arguing that some sexual-offence convictions in Sweden do not meet the traditional standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt, raising concerns about fairness in legal practice.
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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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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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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.