Sweden: Parliament Votes to Allow 15- to 17-Year-Olds to be Imprisoned (opens in new tab)

On May 6, 2026, the Swedish parliament voted to allow minors aged 15 to 17 years old to be sentenced to prison for crimes when a custodial sentence cannot be avoided. This provision takes effect later this year.Swedish law provides that a person who is younger than 18 but older than 15 has attained the … Continue reading “Sweden: Parliament Votes to Allow 15- to 17-Year-Olds to be Imprisoned”