Why do you write: "Sweden has a justice system unworthy of a banana republic.". Do you imply that Sweden should identify itself as a banana republic?

Because a justice system must consistently uphold rights of citizens. Its best-case scenario is not particularly interesting; it is the worst-case scenario that must be good enough, still guaranteeing citizens' rights and due process in every relevant stage.

The case presented here is worse than what I would expect from typical banana republics, showing corruption at every step of the way.

Cheers, Rick

It is a hyperbolic comparison between justice system not that Sweden is a banana republic.

It is like comparing tires on two cars. The tires on my car seem to be of the same crappy quality as the tires on this yellow, banana shaped truck.