Chapter 5 · Law and justice
Vilken är huvudregeln för straffmyndighetsåldern i Sverige den 3 oktober 2026?
What is the general age of criminal responsibility in Sweden on 3 October 2026?
Correct answer: 15 years
On 3 October 2026 the general threshold is 15. Since 10 September 2026, 14-year-olds can also be sentenced for certain serious offences; age when the act occurred is decisive.
Key words
straffmyndighetsålder · age of criminal responsibility
Source: Riksdagen: Brottsbalk (1962:700) · 1 kap. 6 §; övergångsbestämmelserna till SFS 2026:1528
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Why this option does not fit
13 år
13 appeared in an earlier proposal but is not the general rule in force on this date.
14 år
14 applies to an exception for certain serious offences, not the general rule.
18 år
18 is the age of legal adulthood; criminal responsibility can start earlier.