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Capital punishment was incompatible with Swedish law at the time of the posting as well. The Swedish constitution has prohibited it since 1975, but it was long-
by Zak 12y ago
Capital punishment was incompatible with Swedish law at the time of the posting as well. The Swedish constitution has prohibited it since 1975, but it was long-since abolished in practice, the last execution having taken place in 1910.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_in_Sweden https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_in_Sweden
- Zirro 12y agoIndeed, by "current" I had the last fifty years in mind. It seemed appropriate at the time of writing given that we speak of major changes to society, but perhaps there is a better word to describe this particular period of time.