Chapter 7 · Human rights
Vad gäller när någon slår sin partner i hemmet i Sverige?
What applies when someone hits their partner at home in Sweden?
Correct answer: It can be assault even within a relationship
The prohibition of assault also applies between partners and other family members. Violence does not become lawful in the home, and protection applies regardless of sex.
Key words
partner · partner
Source: Brottsbalken (1962:700) · 3 kap. 5 §, misshandel
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Why this option does not fit
Det är en familjefråga som lagen inte gäller
Violence within a family is not exempt from criminal law.
Det är tillåtet om paret är gifta
Marriage does not give a right to hit a partner.
Det är brottsligt först om våldet upprepas
A single assault can also be a criminal offence.