From Protectors to Perpetrators: Exploring the Justification and Accountability of Police Misconduct in Sweden
This study delves into instances where individuals in positions of authority breach the trust vested in their roles. Despite the occurrence of misconduct by powerful actors, these incidents are often overlooked in academic and socio-legal discourse. This thesis therefore aims to address this gap, by exploring how police officers in Sweden justify their misconduct, as well as how they are held acco