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Swedish Organization Campaigns For Better Sexual Violence Protection

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Sweden has utilized the Samtückeslord consent law since 2018 to address sexual violence cases. The law requires explicit consent to prevent cases where a lack of an express 'no' leads to acquittals. A study regarding Sweden's consent-based sexual violence law indicates a strong increase in reported rape cases. The study includes findings from criminalist Stina Hollenberg. The report notes that prior to the introduction of the new law in 2020, certain acts were not classified as rape in the strict sense. Bengt Iwa of the Swedish Bar Association expressed skepticism regarding the law, noting the difficulty of cases where one person's testimony contradicts another's. Critics argue that lack of communication between proponents and opponents has hindered the new law. While convictions have increased, only 10% of reported rapes in Sweden result in formal charges.

Sweden has utilized the Samtückeslord consent law since 2018 to address sexual violence cases. The law requires explicit consent to prevent cases where a lack of an express 'no' leads to acquittals. A study regarding Sweden's consent-based sexual violence law indicates a strong increase in reported rape cases. The study includes findings from criminalist Stina Hollenberg. The report notes that prior to the introduction of the new law in 2020, certain acts were not classified as rape in the strict sense. Bengt Iwa of the Swedish Bar Association expressed skepticism regarding the law, noting the difficulty of cases where one person's testimony contradicts another's. Critics argue that lack of communication between proponents and opponents has hindered the new law. While convictions have increased, only 10% of reported rapes in Sweden result in formal charges. The court ruled that an explicit refusal from the woman was missing during the encounter. A Swedish organization is campaigning for changes to sexual criminal law to improve prosecution of offenses. The group advocates for the 'no means no' principle, which is already established in 14 EU member states including Sweden, Spain, and France. Proponents argue the change is necessary for women's rights regarding bodily autonomy.

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SWR Aktuell

“Es geht um den Fall einer betrunkenen Frau, die Sex mit drei Männern hatte. Vor Gericht wurden diese frei gesprochen. Es fehlte das ausdrückliche Nein der Frau.”

hr-iNFO

“Dieses Gesetz hat Schweden deutlich verändert, sagt Kriminalogin Stina Hollenberg vom schwedischen Präventionsrat, der im vergangenen Jahr eine Studie zu den Auswirkungen des Gesetzes vorgelegt hat.”

SWR Aktuell

“Wir sehen einen starken Anstieg von angezeigten Vergewaltigungen in Schweden. Schaut man dann genau hin, sind es vor allem Fälle, die vor”

SWR Aktuell

“Wir sehen einen starken Anstieg von angezeigten Vergewaltigungen in Schweden.”

SWR Aktuell

“Wir sehen einen starken Anstieg von angezeigten Vergewaltigungen in Schweden. Schaut man dann genau, sind es vor allem Fälle, die vor Wenn das Gesetz in Schweden eingeführt wurde...”

hr-iNFO

“Jahr eine Studie zu den Auswirkungen des Gesetzes vorgelegt hat. SWR 2020 vor der Einführung des neuen Gesetzes gar nicht als Vergewaltigung im engeren Sinne bewertet wurden.”

hr-iNFO

“The problem is that the statement of one person stands against the statement of another person. That is what Bengt Iwa from the Swedish Bar Association says.”

hr-iNFO

“Das Problem ist, dass die Aussage eines Menschen gegen die Aussage eines anderen Menschen steht. Das, sagt Bengt Iwa schon vom Schwedischen Anwaltsverein.”

SWR Aktuell

“Es gibt in diesen Fällen häufig kaum Beweise, keine Zeugen, die etwas gesehen haben. Daher muss man also beurteilen, wie glaubwürdig das ist, was beide Seiten vortragen.”

hr-iNFO

“the proportion of convictions under the new law has increased. But in reality in Sweden, only 10% of reported rapes lead to a charge.”

SWR Aktuell

“der Anteil der Verurteilung nach dem neuen Gesetz ist gestiegen, aber zur Realität in Schweden gehört auch, bei nur 10% der Anzeigen wegen Vergewaltigung kommt es überhaupt zu einer Anklage.”

hr-iNFO

“the proportion of convictions under the new law has increased. But in reality in Sweden, only 10% of reports of rape lead to an indictment.”

hr-iNFO

“But the reality in Sweden is that only 10% of reported rapes lead to an indictment. What has it ultimately achieved?”

hr-iNFO

“the proportion of convictions under the new law has increased. But the reality in Sweden is that only 10% of reported rapes lead to an indictment.”

WDR 5

“In 14 EU-Staaten, darunter Schweden, Spanien und Frankreich ist dieses Prinzip bereits gesetzt. Und deswegen fragen wir sie heute im WDR 5-Tages-Gespräch, muss Deutschland sein sexualstrafrecht ändern?”

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