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riksåklagaren

Riksåklagaren, or the Procurator General, is the highest public prosecutor in Sweden and the head of the Swedish Prosecution Authority (Åklagarmyndigheten). The office is a government agency responsible for directing and coordinating criminal prosecutions across the country and for ensuring the uniform application of the law in prosecutorial work.

The Riksåklagaren oversees the work of prosecutors nationwide, issuing guidelines for investigations and prosecutions, prioritizing cases

Appointment and independence: The Riksåklagaren is appointed by the Government of Sweden. While the Prosecution Authority

Organization: The office comprises various departments and regional units with prosecutors stationed throughout Sweden. The Riksåklagaren

History and role: The position has long been central to Sweden’s criminal justice system, reflecting the separation

of
national
importance,
and
representing
the
State
in
certain
higher
court
proceedings
and
matters
of
principle.
The
office
also
provides
legal
guidance
to
authorities
such
as
the
police
and
participates
in
international
cooperation
on
cross-border
criminal
matters.
operates
within
the
public
administration
under
the
Ministry
of
Justice,
prosecutorial
decisions
are
made
independently
to
safeguard
the
rule
of
law
and
to
prevent
political
interference
in
individual
cases.
is
supported
by
deputies
and
staff
who
handle
policy
work,
case
management,
and
coordination
of
major
investigations
and
enforcement
priorities.
between
investigation
and
prosecution
and
the
principle
that
the
state
prosecutes
on
behalf
of
society.
In
international
work,
the
Riksåklagaren
participates
in
cross-border
cooperation
and
aligns
with
European
and
international
standards
for
criminal
procedure.