Chapter 5 · Law and justice
En 14-åring begår i oktober 2026 ett brott med fyra års fängelse som lägsta straff. Vad gäller enligt åldersregeln?
A 14-year-old commits an offence in October 2026 with a minimum penalty of four years in prison. What does the age rule allow?
Correct answer: The person can be sentenced to a sanction
Since 10 September 2026, an exception covers 14-year-olds for offences with a minimum prison term of four years. It also covers attempts, preparation and conspiracy to commit such offences; it does not mean automatic guilt or a fixed sentence.
Key words
påföljd · criminal sanction
Source: Riksdagen: Brottsbalk (1962:700) · 1 kap. 6 § andra stycket; SFS 2026:1528, ikraftträdande 2026-09-10
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Why this option does not fit
Personen kan bara få en polisanmälan
The exception allows a sanction, not merely a police report.
Personen måste först fylla 15 år
The special exception already applies at 14 for these offences.
Personen får straff först vid 18 år
Criminal responsibility does not require legal adulthood.