In recent years, about 5 out of 100 reported rapes have resulted in a conviction. In 2016, 4,549 rapes against persons aged 15 or older were reported. In the same year, 384 rape cases led to prosecution and 194 convictions were handed down. Against this background, Brå has been commissioned by the government to study the justice system's handling of rape from report to verdict. Brå has studied what characterizes reports of rape against adult women, how the investigation work is conducted, and what causes so many investigations to be dropped. The activities of the courts are also highlighted.

Brå randomly selected 785 of the rape reports from 2016 and studied all material in the cases. Brå found deficiencies of various kinds in approximately one in ten investigations. Primarily, this concerns the investigation taking too long, possible investigative measures not being taken, or deficiencies in the interrogations.

The study was conducted on behalf of the government. The hope is that it will be useful both for the justice system and for others who are engaged in the question of what the justice system can do to ensure that victims of rape receive redress and the opportunity for healing.

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Media type: Book
Binding type: Other
Publisher: Norstedts Juridik
Language: Swedish
Extent: 162 pages
Edition: 1
Dimensions (wxhxd): 165x243x10 mm
Weight: 348 grams
Illustrated: No
Series: Brå rapport 2019 9

Barcode: 9789188599179
SKU: 756159