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Karolinska must hand over undocumented patient’s phone number to police

Karolinska University Hospital must, after a ruling in the highest instance, hand over the phone number of an undocumented patient to the police, Läkartidningen reports.

No conviction required to place a young person in care under the Youth Care Act (LVU), Supreme Administrative Court rules

A conviction is not required to place a young person in care under the Youth Care Act (LVU). Suspicion of criminal activity is sufficient, the Supreme Administrative Court has ruled.

Clearance for lynx hunting appealed again

Lynx hunting in all counties where licensed hunting has been approved has now been given the green light by the courts. However, even those decisions are being appealed by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.

Court puts a stop to wolf hunting in Sweden

It looks like there will be no wolf hunting this winter. The Administrative Court of Appeal in Sundsvall has rejected five county administrative boards' appeals of an earlier decision to stop the hunt. "We have an obligation to preserve the wolf in Sweden and are very relieved by this announcement," says Beatrice Rindevall, chairwoman of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.

Decisive: Weapons may be stored in holiday homes

The police rejected an application for weapons storage in holiday homes. Now the Supreme Administrative Court (HDF) has ruled that the law does not require storage at a specific address, reports Dagens Juridik.

Sanction for "naked flashing" remains in place

The Court of Appeal follows the Administrative Court's line and upholds the Financial Supervisory Authority's decision to give Nordnet a sanction fee of SEK 100 million.

Sweden Explores Social Media Age Limit to Protect Youth Health

Can an age limit for social media strengthen the health of children and young people? The Government has appointed a special investigator to examine the possibilities of introducing this.

New VAT Ruling Boosts Finances for Housing Associations