rape law

Media Coverage

Lawyer argues the new rape law increases the risk of false reports
BySCLO Admin 18/01/202514/12/2025 Media Coverage

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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Media Coverage

Why are rapes without violence punished much more harshly?
BySCLO Admin 11/04/202414/12/2025 Media Coverage

News analysis discussing sentencing practices in rape cases without physical violence, exploring legal definitions, aggravating factors, and proportionality.

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Public Debate

Q&A on rape law standards
BySCLO Admin 03/04/202414/12/2025 Public Debate

Recorded Q&A session addressing common questions about standards of proof in rape cases under Swedish law, focusing on legal certainty and procedural safeguards.

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