Man in Halland arrested for honor oppression, accused of defamation

The crime is alleged to have continued for almost a year.

The crime of honor oppression was introduced in June 2022 and is similar in structure to the crime of breach of the peace, in that it involves a series of crimes that together constitute the crime.

These may include crimes against life and health, sexual crimes and defamation committed for honor-related motives. Unlike crimes of breach of the peace, however, the crimes do not have to be directed against a close relative.

The maximum penalty for the crime is six years in prison.