Karl Schlyter

Karl Schlyter (21 December 1879 – 25 December 1959) was a Swedish lawyer. He also served as the minister of justice in the period 1932–1936. He is known for his contributions in the revisions of the procedural part of the Code of 1734 and in the formulation of a new penal law in replacement of the Penal Law of 1864.

Early life and education Schlyter was born in Karlskrona on 21 December 1879. His parents were , a senior lecturer, and Augusta Elisabeth Cederberg. His grandfather was Carl Johan Schlyter who was the first professor of legal history in the law faculty of Lund University.

Schlyter studied Romance and Nordic languages and philosophy at Lund University. Between 1932 and 1936 Schlyter was minister of justice in a social democratic government led by Prime Minister Per Albin Hansson. Upon his appointment Schlyter began to involve in reform activities to radically alter the legal system of Sweden.

Between 1937 and 1947 Schlyter headed the first legal committee of the parliament.

Personal life and death Schlyter married Sigrid Elisabeth Scholander in Lund on 6 June 1905.

Schlyter died on 25 December 1959.