Media

The work of the Swedish Prosecution Authority frequently attracts the attention of the media. The authority aims for openness, as far as is possible bearing in mind the requirements of crime investigation and secrecy.

Press Service

All journalists are welcome to contact our Press Service. You can reach us on the Press Service phonenumber shown below. 

The Press Service phone number:

+46 72 204 56 29

We can help you to find facts and information, direct you to the right person within the prosecution authority. You can call the Press Service phone number any time of day, we will help you the best we can. But bare in mind that the prosecutors usually works normal office hours.

 

General questions on prosecution activities

This website contains considerable basic information on the work of prosecutors and the authority, including word definitions, statistics and publications. The Communication Department and the Legal Department at the Office of the Prosecutor General can also provide assistance.

Statistics

The Statistics Unit at the Prosecutor General’s Office can answer any questions you may have about statistics.

Tel. +46 10 562 51 35 .

General questions on different types of crime

The Swedish Prosecution Authority has three prosecution development centres in different parts of the country. They conduct methodological and legal development within different criminal areas and have the integrated overall knowledge within their areas of responsibility. The development centres can also help in interpreting statistics.

Specific cases

It is in general only the prosecutor responsible for a certain case who is permitted to answer questions about the case in question. Therefore, for cases of a local nature you should contact the nearest local public prosecution office.

National Anti-Corruption Unit

The National Anti-Corruption Unit (Korruptionsenheten) is led by the Director of Public Prosecution (överåklagare) Gunnar Stetler. Phone: +46 10 562 50 00.