The Swedish judicial system is internationally known as a relatively fair thing. There is active work against prejudice, discrimination and an overall freedom that's uncommon in many parts of the world. In spite of this, the average Swede is pretty unaware of their "rights", the constitutional rights that follow them everywhere they go. They are taken for granted and the system is often portrayed as the bad guy in media (as it should be! That's the freedom of speech and press.), especially when it comes to crimes against women and other violent crimes. Criticism has been thrown at how the courts judge in rape-trails and the discussion seems to be a never ending one. This is of course a good thing, the law-makers should never rest.
New laws are passed on a monthly basis, and the big blue book of laws (Sveriges Rikes Lag) is published once a year. Trials are most often accessible to the public and anyone who wishes to go to one is (in general) welcome.
An introduction to the Swedish judicial system has been published on the web in pdf fromat in English, and can be viewed here.
Another place to find out more about the courts is here where each part of the food chain is explained.
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