Government to scrutinize religious influencers
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Government to scrutinize religious influencers

The Government has commissioned the Children's Ombudsman to map religious influencers and the conditions in which young people grow up in areas of exclusion.

Minister for Integration Simona Mohamsson (L) says that over 170,000 children are at risk of social exclusion. This could be because they are not learning the language, not doing well in school, or are living in an unsafe environment.

Mohamsson has previously criticized influencers she says encourage segregation and said this should, among other things, be examined.

When asked whether this type of content can be stopped given freedom of expression and religion, she replies that Sweden also has strong child protection.

I will not allow extremists who want children to have less power and fewer opportunities in society to go unchallenged.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers

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