Life imprisonment in Sweden

Life imprisonment in Sweden is a term of imprisonment for an indeterminate length. Swedish law states that the most severe punishment is "prison for 10 (18 in the case of murder) years or life." However, a prisoner may apply to the government for clemency, have their life sentence commuted to a set number of years then standard Swedish parole regulations follow. Offenders under the age of 21 on the day the crime was committed can not be sentenced to life imprisonment.

Life imprisonment in Sweden

Life imprisonment in Sweden is a term of imprisonment for an indeterminate length. Swedish law states that the most severe punishment is "prison for 10 (18 in the case of murder) years or life." However, a prisoner may apply to the government for clemency, have their life sentence commuted to a set number of years then standard Swedish parole regulations follow. Offenders under the age of 21 on the day the crime was committed can not be sentenced to life imprisonment.