Fiches Belges: Suecia

Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation?

Yes. In order to obtain this measure an MLA is compulsory. Since this measure is not regulated in Swedish law, contact either of the three International Public Offices-Stockholm, Gothenburg or Malmoe- in order to obtain legal advice before issuing an MLA.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

The use of infiltration by undercover agents is not regulated in Swedish law.

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

Competent authorities will be one of the three International Public Prosecution Offices-Stockholm, Gothenburg or Malmoe- depending on where the person who is subject for the measure is living. There are no rules for means of communication, an MLA can be transferred by letter, fax or e-mail.

* execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority)

N/A

Accepted languages for the request/decision

A MLA should be written in Swedish, Norwegian or Danish or in any other language the receiving authority accepts (in practice that is English).

Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable)

N/A

a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

N/A