The Riksdag has voted through the controversial law on anonymous witnesses. It will come into effect on January 1, 2025.
The law means that in certain cases it will be possible to testify anonymously during investigations and trials in court. The purpose is to strengthen the protection of witnesses who otherwise do not dare to testify and a way to tackle the culture of silence surrounding criminal gangs.
However, the law has also received harsh criticism, including the Council on Legislation questioning the legal certainty. Thereafter, the government has made certain changes to the law text.
