Since 1956

Scandinavian legal scholarship, collected and accessible.

Scandinavian Studies in Law is a book series containing articles by Scandinavian academics and legal experts.

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The Stockholm Institute for Scandinavian Law was established in 1956 with the objective to disseminate knowledge about Scandinavian law and legal theory abroad. To achieve this objective, the Institute publishes Scandinavian Studies in Law (Sc.St.L.), which is a book series containing articles by Scandinavian academics and legal experts.

Each volume focuses on a specific legal topic and the work is conducted under the auspices of a volume editor who is an expert in the field. Most of the articles have never before been published, although on occasion, the series presents translations and updates of previously published articles from the Scandinavian countries. The first volume was published in 1957, and to date, more than 900 articles have been published, most of which are freely available in full text on the Sc.St.L. database.

The Stockholm Institute for Scandinavian Law is led by an editorial board, appointed by the Stockholm University Law Faculty. The day to day work is administrated by a general editor, appointed by the board. An advisory committee provides support. Financial support for the publication of Scandinavian Studies in Law has been generously provided by a number of contributors.

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Volume 72 2026 25 articles

The Politicisation of Private International Law

In Volume 72, scholars from the Nordic countries reflect on the politicisation of private international law from their respective national and academic perspectives. Traditionally, private international law has been understood as a neutral and technical field, aimed at managing cross-border relations without taking a position on the substance of competing legal systems. Today, however, this self-image is increasingly being challenged. Migration, digitalisation, global supply chains, climate-related disputes, and renewed geopolitical tensions raise new questions about the role and function of private international law in an increasingly globalised and polarised world.

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Volume 71 2026 15 articles

Financial Law

Financial law in the Nordic region has changed considerably in recent decades. The aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, expanding EU regulations, and the increasing complexity of financial markets have all contributed to a legal landscape where private law principles must coexist and interact with detailed public law regulations. This volume brings together Nordic experts to explore how financial markets are shaped by evolving legal frameworks. The chapters examine key challenges in financial stability, investor protection, corporate governance, and sustainable finance. As financial markets continue to adapt to new risks and opportunities driven by economic shifts, technological developments, and changing policy priorities, this volume offers valuable insights into the legal and regulatory questions that shape the Nordic financial sector today.

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Volume 70 2024 19 articles

Constitutional Law in the Scandinavian Countries

A tribute to the Instrument of Government 1974-2024 (May 2024) When the Swedish Instrument of Government was adopted in 1974, popular sovereignty and a strong Parliament (Riksdag) prevailed. The courts played a subordinate role, individual rights were less prominent, and constitutional cases were rarely adjudicated. Fifty years later, Sweden has moved from a separation of functions to a de facto separation of powers. Popular sovereignty remains firmly entrenched, but it has taken on a different meaning as a result of Sweden’s membership in the European Union (EU). In 2010, therefore, the Instrument of Government was reformed which strengthened the position of the Swedish courts. The significance of individual rights has also increased as a result of Sweden’s membership in the EU, the incorporation of the European Convention of Human Rights into Swedish law, and the expansion of Chapter 2 on Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in the Instrument of Government. This volume is a collaboration between Swedish and other Nordic researchers to celebrate the anniversary of the Swedish Instrument of Government. The events of our recent past, characterised by pandemics, terrorist threats and repressive legislation to deal with serious crime, demonstrate that Constitutional issues are even more relevant today than ever. The Volume editor for this volume is Professor Karin Åhman.

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