When state justice becomes young men’s trauma
Debate piece describing psychological and social consequences for young men convicted on limited evidence and calling for stronger procedural safeguards.
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A rule of law in decline
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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Legal academic talk: Criminal law and consent
Opinion article defending Sweden’s consent law, arguing that it strengthens rather than undermines legal certainty and rejecting claims of systemic injustice.
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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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Is Forssell’s son the only one who deserves justice?
News report describing allegations of procedural irregularities involving a defense lawyer, raising questions about courtroom practice and professional standards.