Chapter 5 · Law and justice
Vad innebär det att åklagaren väcker åtal?
What does it mean when a prosecutor brings charges?
Correct answer: Asking the court to examine the criminal charge
The prosecutor assesses whether the evidence is sufficient to bring charges. The charges bring the case before a court, which decides whether the person should be convicted.
Key words
väcka åtal · bring charges
Source: Riksdagen: Rättegångsbalk (1942:740) · 20 kap. 6 §; 23 kap. 20 §; 45 kap. 1 §
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Att döma den misstänkte till ett straff
The prosecutor presents the case, but the court gives judgment.
Att lägga ned förundersökningen
Closing an investigation is different from bringing charges.
Att bevilja brottsoffret statlig ersättning
State criminal injuries compensation is assessed by the Crime Victim Authority.