A 25-year-old man has been fined by Halmstad District Court for entering a protected island off Halmstad. The man visited Skäret island, where access is prohibited due to bird protection, in the summer of 2024 with a friend. A witness saw the men, photographed them, and noted a car registration number.
The man admitted being on the island but denied wrongdoing, claiming there were no prohibition signs on his route to the island and he only saw signs on the way back. The court found no intent but ruled he acted negligently. He was sentenced to 30 day-fines and must pay 7,500 kronor.
there were no prohibition signs on his route to the island and he only saw signs on the way back