'Rights during investigation - not to be subjected to any form of coercion, duress or threat, to torture or to any other form of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment' in document 'Sweden - Code of Judicial Procedure'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Part two PROCEEDINGS IN GENERAL

II. PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES

Chapter 23 Preliminary Investigation

Section 12

The use of knowingly false information, promises or hints of special advantage, threats, force, questioning for an unreasonable length of time, must not be employed during a questioning aimed at eliciting a confession or statement of particular implication. The person questioned shall not be deprived of customary meals or necessary rest.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 55
Rights of persons during an investigation
1. In respect of an investigation under this Statute, a person:
(b) Shall not be subjected to any form of coercion, duress or threat, to torture or to any other form of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment