Prominent lawyers call against dismantling of the rule of law
Several prominent lawyers have started a "call against the dismantling of the rule of law." They write in DN Debatt.
Sweden
The Law Council considers penal reform - hasty
The Council of State for the Law has condemned the government's major criminal law reform, calling it "hasty" and rejecting the proposals in their entirety. "The proposals are so lacking in quality that they do not have the potential to become law," the statement says. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M) does not agree with the Council of State's description.
Swedish politics
The Swedish Legislative Council: Contribution ceiling may clash with children's rights
The Government needs to conduct a more thorough analysis of how the proposed subsidy cap fits with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Legal Council believes.
Swedish politics
The government proposes full transparency in independent schools from 2027
The government has agreed to submit a bill on full transparency, a principle of openness, for independent schools. It will apply to independent schools in the same way it does to municipal schools. However, certain exemptions will be available for smaller schools and preschools.
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Relief in the amortization requirement may be introduced in our
The government is moving forward with easing amortization requirements and a raised mortgage ceiling. The aim is, among other things, to help young people enter the housing market. At the same time, there is a warning that the proposal could lead to higher housing prices.
Business
Wykman: Loan brokers will not get away
The government does not back down, despite the Law Council's objections. Even loan brokers like Lendo must apply for a banking license to continue their operations.
Business
New law can get more to bind mortgage interest: "Positive"
A new bill is to make it cheaper to switch banks, even for those who have tied their mortgage. Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at Compricer, believes that the new law will have an immediate effect. More people will dare to tie their mortgages and it is positive for society, she says.
Business
Social Services Should Seek Out Young Criminals
The Social Services shall be required to actively work to prevent crime among children and young people. This is evident from a new legislative proposal from the government and The Moderate Party.
Swedish politics