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Expanded Register Checks to Prevent Criminal Infiltration

The judicial system is given extended opportunities to check persons against the criminal records and suspicion registers, for example when hiring. The purpose is to prevent authorities from being infiltrated by criminals.

Expanded Register Checks to Prevent Criminal Infiltration

Government Proposes Bill to Enhance Court Independence and Constitutional Stability

More difficult to change the constitution and more independent courts. These are the proposals in a bill that is now being submitted to the parliament.

Government Proposes Bill to Enhance Court Independence and Constitutional Stability

Digital Service Proposal Aims to Tackle Evasion in Legal Proceedings

The government wants to make it easier to serve someone with suspicion of crime. An investigation is planned to enable digital service, reports [Sveriges Radio](https://www.

Digital Service Proposal Aims to Tackle Evasion in Legal Proceedings

Swedish Courts Pay 13 Million Kronor for Unused Karlshamn Premises

The Swedish Courts Administration has paid over 13 million kronor in rent for unused court premises in Karlshamn, reports [SVT Blekinge](https://www. svt.

Swedish Courts Pay 13 Million Kronor for Unused Karlshamn Premises

The Hackers Struck When the Tax Return Opened

At the same time as the Tax Agency opened for declaration, the hackers struck – occasionally it was not possible to access the page. Shortly after lunch, the problems were over.

The Hackers Struck When the Tax Return Opened

Lexbase stopped: "A major victory for criminals"

Databases that allow authorities, companies, and private individuals to easily access verdicts are in practice prohibited after a ruling by the Supreme Court. Today, criminals are celebrating a major and important victory, says Gunnar Axén, responsible publisher for the legal databases Lexbase and Verifiera.

Lexbase stopped: "A major victory for criminals"

Despite massive criticism – anonymous witnesses are now allowed

After years of debate and two government inquiries, it is finally becoming a reality: Anonymous witnesses are being allowed in Swedish courts. The government hopes that it can break the culture of silence surrounding gangs, while heavyweight lawyers warn of zero or opposite effect.

Despite massive criticism – anonymous witnesses are now allowed

Crime victims to receive better support: "Gaps in support"

The Government has decided on two measures to strengthen support for witnesses and victims of crime. There are significant differences in victim support depending on where in the country you are, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) at a press conference.

Crime victims to receive better support: "Gaps in support"

Courts do not alert when healthcare professionals are convicted

Drug-abusing doctors and ambulance nurses convicted of drunk driving can continue working without the supervisory authorities finding out. Now demands for rule changes are being raised.

Courts do not alert when healthcare professionals are convicted

Judges cannot keep up with their workload

A large proportion of Sweden's judges have such a heavy workload that they cannot perform their tasks within regular working hours, according to a new survey. Many judges see the high workload as a threat to the rule of law.

Judges cannot keep up with their workload

Proposal to prevent criminals from threatening witnesses

Investigation protocols in criminal cases should be kept secret longer than today. This is proposed by the government's investigator, among other things, alongside anonymous witnesses.

Proposal to prevent criminals from threatening witnesses

Overload attack against Sweden's courts

Sweden's court websites have been exposed to an overload attack. The attack means that, among other things, both the Supreme Court's overarching website and the different court and appeal court websites have had problems since 8 am this morning.

Overload attack against Sweden's courts