The measure of hearing by videoconference is possible in Sweden and can be used during the preliminary investigation and before the court.
If a foreign authority needs assistance with the hearing from the Swedish authorities, a European Investigation Order (EIO) or a request for Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) can be made. If the EIO/MLA is regarding a hearing during the preliminary investigation, the EIO/MLA should be sent to a prosecutor. If the EIO/MLA is regarding a hearing before the court, the EIO/MLA should be sent to a district court. Please see Atlas for further contact details. An EIO/MLA to the court should be sent as soon as possible.
An EIO/request regarding a hearing by video conference can be executed when it comes to a plaintiff/victim, a witness and a suspect/defendant. If it is the suspect that is to be heard, he or she must give consent to be heard by video conference.