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In Sweden, I think the punishment isn't actually enforced until final verdict has been given. There's still one more instance (and possibly EU court after that

In Sweden, I think the punishment isn't actually enforced until final verdict has been given. There's still one more instance (and possibly EU court after that one) to appeal through.

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mzl 16y ago
True. For many cases, the dates of the jail-time to serve can even be negotiated to some extent.
- gst 16y ago
  That's also true for other European countries. And it also makes sense.