Chapter 5 · Law and justice

Vilka omständigheter ska undersökas i en förundersökning?

Which circumstances must be examined in a preliminary investigation?

✓Både sådant som talar för och emot den misstänkteBoth circumstances for and against the suspect
2Bara sådant som talar emot den misstänkteOnly circumstances against the suspect
3Bara sådant som brottsoffret vill undersökaOnly circumstances the victim wants examined
4Bara sådant som den misstänkte själv kan bevisaOnly circumstances the suspect can personally prove

Correct answer: Both circumstances for and against the suspect

The preliminary investigation must be objective. Circumstances favourable to the suspect must also be sought and considered.

förundersökning · preliminary investigation

Source: Riksdagen: Rättegångsbalk (1942:740) · 23 kap. 2 och 4 §§
Last checked: October 3, 2026

Bara sådant som talar emot den misstänkte

Searching only for incriminating information does not meet the objectivity requirement.

Bara sådant som brottsoffret vill undersöka

The victim's wishes do not limit what needs investigating.

Bara sådant som den misstänkte själv kan bevisa

Investigators must actively seek relevant circumstances, including those the suspect cannot personally prove.