SWEDISH COURTS

Apr 05 2026CRIME

How Age Guesses Shape Court Decisions in Sweden

Swedish courts often rely on age estimates when deciding criminal cases. Out of 61 reviewed rulings, these guesses played a big role at three key cutoffs: 15, 18, and 21 years old. The judges looked at different kinds of proof—like medical tests, witness statements, and official documents—to figure

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