@misc{9227934,
  abstract     = {{Domestic violence is a widespread social problem often characterized by repeated abuse, control, and psychological degradation over an extended period of time. Individuals subjected to such violence frequently live under a constant threat, which may affect both their ability to act and their perception of danger. At the same time, Swedish self-defense is largely based on the notion of a distinct and immediate attack, where the person acting in self-defense is expected to respond in direct connection to the threat. This raises the question of how well the traditional self-defense regulation is adapted to situations characterized by long-term intimate partner violence.

This essay therefore examines the application of self-defense law in situations involving domestic violence, with particular focus on how the requirement of an initiated or imminent attack under Chapter 24, Paragraph 1 of the Swedish Penal Code is interpreted and applied. Special attention is given to how courts assess the threat posed by repeated and long-term violence, as well as the extent to which the victim’s circumstances and scope for action are considered in the self-defense assessment. The essay also includes a comparison between Swedish and Norwegian law in order to examine whether the Norwegian regulation offers more appropriate protection for woman in such situations.

The essay thereby highlights the difficulties that may arise when the traditional requirements of self-defense encounter the reality of domestic violence, where the threat is often recurring and constantly present than immediately forthcoming in a single situation.}},
  author       = {{Persson, Moa}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{När hotet aldrig upphör - om nödvärn och våld i nära relationer. En komparativ studie av svensk och norsk rätt.}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}