Table of Contents
- 1 Do you have the right to remain silent in Sweden?
- 2 What things are illegal in Sweden?
- 3 What is the punishment for theft in Sweden?
- 4 What happens if you don’t pay a fine in Sweden?
- 5 Why is cream of tartar illegal in Sweden?
- 6 Is a fine a criminal record?
- 7 What is Swedish shoplifting?
- 8 How to prove that you are a guardian in Sweden?
- 9 Do you have to show ID to enter Sweden from Denmark?
- 10 Is it illegal to travel to Sweden from another country?
Do you have the right to remain silent in Sweden?
You have the right to remain silent at all times during the investigation, but you should legal advice from your lawyer before deciding whether to provide the police with information, or to remain silent. Your silence cannot be used against you, if you chose to remain silent until you have spoken to a lawyer.
What things are illegal in Sweden?
Sweden Prohibited and Restricted Items
- All forms of asbestos fibers.
- All products containing the biocide dimethylfumarate (DMF)
- Atlantic red tuna fish (Thunnus Thynnus) originating from Belize, Panama, and Honduras.
- Certain U.S. Beef hormones.
How long does a criminal record last in Sweden?
The longest time data may be left in the criminal records is 20 years, with the exception of prison sentences that are removed later than 20 years after release and transfer to forensic psychiatric and removed later than 20 years after discharge (Section 18 and Section 17).
What is the punishment for theft in Sweden?
Many types of offences are divided into seriousness levels. For exam- ple, the punishment for theft is imprisonment from 14 days to 2 years, the punishment for gross (grand) theft is imprisonment from 6 months to 6 years, and the punishment for petty theft is imprisonment from 14 days to 6 months or a fine 3.
What happens if you don’t pay a fine in Sweden?
If you do not pay the fine in time, you will be sent a payment reminder. The fine amount shall be paid within 14 days of the reminder, no reminder fee is imposed. The Swedish National Police Board may not approve any instalment plan.
Do Swedes like tourists?
When it comes to the Scandinavian countries, they are all preoccupied by Swedish holidaymakers. In Denmark, Norway and Finland, Swedish tourists are the most opposed of all European tourists, at 61%, 73% and 81% respectively.
Why is cream of tartar illegal in Sweden?
The ingredient is banned more than 100 countries because it contains bromine, a chemical whose vapors can be corrosive or toxic, the Caltons say.
Is a fine a criminal record?
Fixed penalty notices (FPN) and penalty charge notices (PCN) are fines for minor driving offences. They will not appear on your criminal record unless a court gives you a conviction because of one.
What is the Swedish penal code?
The Swedish Penal Code was adopted in 1962 and entered into force on 1 January 1965. It contains provisions on most of the acts that constitute crimes in Sweden. It also contains general provisions on all crimes, the sanctions for crimes and the applicability of Swedish law.
What is Swedish shoplifting?
Shoplifting is not a legal term in Sweden. In the criminal code, larceny is used for all sorts of thefts but ‘when the value of the stolen object is limited’ the court can sentence for petty larceny. According to legal practice, the current limit is SKr800 corresponding to approximately US$115 or £80.
How to prove that you are a guardian in Sweden?
For more information about how you prove that you are the guardian, please contact the Swedish police on + 46 77 114 14 00. The Danish government have introduced temporary border control from Sweden to Denmark.
Do you need a licence to carry a gun in Sweden?
The Swedish Police carry out checks on persons wishing to enter Sweden at select border crossing points, in order to verify that persons entering Sweden has the legal right to enter and stay in the country. To be allowed possession of a weapon, you must apply for a weapon licence and have your application granted.
Do you have to show ID to enter Sweden from Denmark?
The Swedish police carry out border control when you travel from Denmark to Sweden. This means that you must show valid identification when entering Sweden. Read about the implications this has for commuters between Sweden and Denmark and the type of identification that is accepted.
Is it illegal to travel to Sweden from another country?
There is an entry ban in effect for travels to Sweden from other non-EEA* countries until 31 August 2021. From another EEA* country a negative covid test is required till 30 June 2021 . More information can be found in the Swedish Police FAQ .