CASE 001
Sweden
Issue
Pre-trial detention
Length
412 days
Restrictions
Yes
Court
Stockholm District Court
Outcome
Acquitted at trial
Relevant international standards
ECHR Art. 5 · ECHR Art. 6 · CPT standards on isolation
Case Files
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Each file records the issue, length of detention, restrictions imposed, court, outcome and the international standards engaged. Sources are held on file and available to bona fide researchers.
CASE 002
Sweden
Issue
Restrictions — contact with children
Length
218 days
Restrictions
Yes
Court
Göteborg District Court
Outcome
Restrictions reduced on appeal
Relevant international standards
ECHR Art. 8 · CRC Art. 9
CASE 003
Sweden
Issue
Pre-trial detention of minor
Length
94 days
Restrictions
Yes
Court
Malmö District Court
Outcome
Case dismissed
Relevant international standards
CRC Art. 37 · Beijing Rules 13
CASE 004
Sweden
Issue
Prolonged isolation
Length
306 days
Restrictions
Yes
Court
Svea Court of Appeal
Outcome
Conviction — appeal pending
Relevant international standards
ECHR Art. 3 · Mandela Rules 43–45
CASE 005
Sweden
Issue
Disclosure of evidence
Length
180 days
Restrictions
Partial
Court
Uppsala District Court
Outcome
Reduced charges
Relevant international standards
ECHR Art. 6(3)(b)
CASE 006
Sweden
Issue
Reasonable time
Length
1,043 days
Restrictions
No
Court
Court of Appeal for Western Sweden
Outcome
Acquittal · length criticised
Relevant international standards
ECHR Art. 6(1)