Kronobergshäktet, Remand prison in Kungsholmen, Stockholm, Sweden
Kronobergshäktet is a detention facility in Stockholm that houses people awaiting trial in Swedish courts. The building contains hundreds of cells, each fitted with basic furniture and amenities for temporary residents.
This facility was established as a detention center and grew to become Stockholm's main remand prison over time. Throughout the decades, security systems and building infrastructure have been updated to meet changing needs of the justice system.
The facility shows how Sweden handles people waiting for trial, with daily routines that follow a clear structure. Visitors can see how the system aims to keep order while detainees stay here temporarily.
The facility is not open for public tours and can only be visited by lawyers, family members, and authorized officials with prior appointment. Access is strictly controlled and visitors must follow specific procedures established by the justice system.
The 2019 arrest of American rapper ASAP Rocky here drew international attention and sparked global discussions about conditions in Swedish detention centers. This case put the facility in the spotlight of a diplomatic exchange between the United States and Sweden.
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