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Sweden: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Sweden

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 26 October 2022
• Last updated: 30 September 2024 — See all updates

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Sweden: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

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Sweden: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:

• seek medical advice and attention
• make a report to the local police
• engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas.

For information on support available in the UK, see Rape and Sexual Assault: Returning to the UK.

Published 26 October 2022
Last updated 30 September 2024 + show all updates

1. 30 September 2024

   Broken links fixed and lists of support organisations in the UK and Sweden updated

2. 26 October 2022

   First published.