Many teenagers among those convicted of negligent rape
News article reporting that conviction rates for rape have increased since the consent law was introduced, while legal practitioners highlight challenges in applying the law consistently.
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More are convicted of rape under the consent law – but application is difficult
News article reporting that an increasing number of convictions are based primarily on oral testimony following the introduction of the consent law, highlighting debate among legal experts.
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The fatal consequences of the consent law
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.
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Acquit or convict – read all parts of the investigation
Landing page for an investigative series examining how courts assess evidence and credibility in sexual-offence cases under the consent law.
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The consent law became legally uncertain
Guest column arguing that the application of the consent law has created legal uncertainty, particularly through heavy reliance on credibility assessments in court.
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Reply to the reply: The consent law is not a failure
Opinion article responding to criticism of the consent law, arguing that the law itself is sound and that alleged problems stem from misinterpretation rather than from the legislation.
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Conference talk: Evidence and consent law
Conference talk focusing on evidence assessment and implications of the consent law on Swedish criminal justice, with speakers from legal academia.
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Panel debate on the consent law
Panel discussion exploring different perspectives on Sweden’s consent law, including legal interpretation, evidentiary standards and public reactions.
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Has the consent law made Sweden less legally secure?
News article summarizing a population-based register study showing that people released from Swedish prisons face a significantly higher risk of suicide, especially shortly after release.