rättsgenomgång

Rättsgenomgång is a Swedish legal term that describes the systematic review or examination conducted by a court or other judicial authority of the facts and the applicable law in a case. The word combines rätt (law, justice) with genomgång (going through, review) and is used as a descriptive label for the process in which material submitted in a case—such as documents, witness testimony, and legal arguments—are assessed to determine how the case should be decided.

Etymology and scope: While common in legal writing and journalism, rättsgenomgång is not a single formal procedural step defined uniformly across all Swedish courts. Instead, it denotes the general practice of a thorough, order-by-order review of the case by a judge or panel, often during a main hearing, a phase of evaluating evidence, or at the appellate level. It may cover both factual assessment and the application of statutory provisions or case law, depending on the context.

In practice, rättsgenomgång involves presenting and challenging evidence, addressing admissibility and weight of materials, examining relevant legal questions, and issuing a ruling, verdict, or decision that can be subject to further appeal. The exact form and terminology vary with the type of proceeding (criminal, civil, administrative) and the court.

See also: rättegång, domstol, överklagande, rättsprocess.