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<p>The paper goes on to discuss the prevalence of issues in pre-trial detention practices in both Sweden and Ukraine, as noted by international and national organizations. Sweden has witnessed a growing trend in pre-trial detention statistics, while Ukraine, despite a decreasing trend in remand, faces a substantial number of cases brought against it at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) pertaining to pre-trial detention. The historical context reveals that these two countries have responded differently to criticism and challenges, reflecting variations in their legal systems and corresponding regulations on pre-trial detention. Nonetheless, both nations have pursued reforms with a shared objective: to improve the pre-trial detention system. Given these divergent experiences, statistical data, and overall context, it is evident that a comparative analysis of pre-trial detention policies in Sweden and Ukraine is warranted. Such a comparison can offer valuable insights into the existing problems in both countries and suggest pertinent solutions, taking into consideration their distinctive experiences and circumstances.</p>
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The paper goes on to discuss the prevalence of issues in pre-trial detention practices in both Sweden and Ukraine, as noted by international and national organizations. Sweden has witnessed a growing trend in pre-trial detention statistics, while Ukraine, despite a decreasing trend in remand, faces a substantial number of cases brought against it at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) pertaining to pre-trial detention. The historical context reveals that these two countries have responded differently to criticism and challenges, reflecting variations in their legal systems and corresponding regulations on pre-trial detention. Nonetheless, both nations have pursued reforms with a shared objective: to improve the pre-trial detention system. Given these divergent experiences, statistical data, and overall context, it is evident that a comparative analysis of pre-trial detention policies in Sweden and Ukraine is warranted. Such a comparison can offer valuable insights into the existing problems in both countries and suggest pertinent solutions, taking into consideration their distinctive experiences and circumstances.

Genesis of Legal Regulation of Pre-Trial Detention in Sweden and Ukraine: Comparative Analysis

International Law Department of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Journal of Legal Studies

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The paper goes on to discuss the prevalence of issues in pre-trial detention practices in both Sweden and Ukraine, as noted by international and national...

Genesis of Legal Regulation of Pre-Trial Detention in Sweden and Ukraine: Comparative Analysis

Published Online: Nov 02, 2023

Page range: 78 - 100

Received: Sep 01, 2023

Accepted: Oct 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jles-2023-0013

Keywords
pre-trial detention, criminal procedure, criminal justice, prison

© 2023 Dariia Melnykova, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Genesis of Legal Regulation of Pre-Trial Detention in Sweden and Ukraine: Comparative Analysis

Published Online: Nov 02, 2023

Page range: 78 - 100

Received: Sep 01, 2023

Accepted: Oct 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jles-2023-0013

Keywordspre-trial detention, criminal procedure, criminal justice, prison

© 2023 Dariia Melnykova, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
pre-trial detention, criminal procedure, criminal justice, prison