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Glossary · Chapter 5: Law and justice

frikännande

Swedish word. In English: acquittal

When a court concludes that the accused is not guilty, so the person gets no punishment.

Facts about the word

  • The courts examine the evidence and then decide on a sanction, such as a fine or prison, or on acquittal. Sverige i fokus s. 17
  • The judge listens to the arguments of the prosecutor and the defence lawyer and decides whether the suspect is guilty. Sverige i fokus s. 19
  • If the person is judged to be innocent, they are acquitted. Sverige i fokus s. 19

Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.

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