Opinion pieces, columns and debate articles in newspapers, magazines and public forums.
Opinion article contrasting political concern for a minister’s child with the lack of attention to other families who say their sons were wrongly convicted, arguing that Sweden’s justice system mishandles sexual-offence cases and needs independent review.
Debate article arguing that outcomes in rape trials often depend on subjective credibility assessments rather than consistent evidentiary standards, creating arbitrary and unpredictable verdicts.
Recorded discussion focusing on rape verdicts and standards of proof, emphasizing the balance between victim protection and defendants’ rights.
Interview with legal experts discussing how Sweden’s consent law affects prosecutions, evidentiary practice, and defendants’ rights.
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.
Debate piece describing psychological and social consequences for young men convicted on limited evidence and calling for stronger procedural safeguards.
Debate article claiming Sweden’s legal system is drifting from core safeguards, especially in sexual-offence cases, due to lowered evidentiary thresholds and lack of objective review.
Guest column arguing that the application of the consent law has created legal uncertainty, particularly through heavy reliance on credibility assessments in court.
Recorded panel discussion examining the consent law from legal, political, and social perspectives, including concerns about evidence standards and legal certainty.
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.