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15-year-old girl remains in custody after girl murder

The evidence is convincing against the 15-year-old girl who has been charged with murdering a 14-year-old girl in Landskrona, according to the Lund District Court. She is to remain in custody until the trial resumes and is also to undergo a forensic psychiatric examination.

15-year-old girl remains in custody after girl murder

Cooperation for new HVB placements: "Can't wait"

The Government assigns SKR the task of helping municipalities find new and better adapted HVB placements. As more and more HVB homes are being shut down, new placements are needed for children and young people living in these homes, says Social Services Minister Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party).

Cooperation for new HVB placements: "Can't wait"

Hidden children had transmitters sewn into their clothes

Three adults are suspected of having isolated a total of eleven children from the outside world. The preliminary investigation shows that some of the children had GPS transmitters sewn into their clothes.

Hidden children had transmitters sewn into their clothes

Three charged with holding eleven children isolated

The Social Services wanted to take into custody the eleven children. Instead, they were isolated by their parents for several months.

Three charged with holding eleven children isolated

18 institutions for care or accommodation closed – alarm about violence and abuse

During the year, 18 HVB homes have been closed. At the same time, violence, threats, and assaults continue to occur at several of the residences.

18 institutions for care or accommodation closed – alarm about violence and abuse

Mikael was shot dead in front of his son – 18-year-old charged

An 18-year-old man is being prosecuted for the murder of Mikael, 39, in Skärholmen. The man was shot dead in front of his son when they were on their way to the swimming hall.

Mikael was shot dead in front of his son – 18-year-old charged

Minor Boy Arrested with Hand Grenade in Uppsala

A minor boy was arrested on Wednesday night with a live hand grenade in the Lindbacken district of Uppsala. The discovery was made when a police patrol stopped the boy for a check at a parking lot just after midnight.

Minor Boy Arrested with Hand Grenade in Uppsala

Proposal: Simplify Information Sharing about Children at Risk

To strengthen security in school, the police and social services will be allowed to share information about students who are criminals or are at risk of becoming so, according to a new investigation. .

Proposal: Simplify Information Sharing about Children at Risk

Mellerud Municipality Reported – After Attempted Murder

After the attempted murder of a young social worker in Mellerud, the Work Environment Authority has reported the social services in Mellerud to the police, suspected of work environment crimes, reports [P4 Väst](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/melleruds-kommun-anmals-efter-mordforsok-pa-socialsekreterare).

Mellerud Municipality Reported – After Attempted Murder

The Minister on Ivo Alarm: "Municipal Responsibility"

Thousands of children with, among other things, abuse and gang problems are forced to wait for months every year for already approved support measures. Very serious, says the Minister for Social Affairs – who places the main responsibility on the municipalities.

The Minister on Ivo Alarm: "Municipal Responsibility"

Worked at social services – robbed and raped

The man worked as a social worker. At the same time, he robbed and raped several women he met through escort sites.

Worked at social services – robbed and raped

Ivo: Thousands of vulnerable children are waiting for help

More than 3,000 children in vulnerable situations throughout Sweden have to wait far too long for approved support from social services. This is shown by a report from the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo).

Ivo: Thousands of vulnerable children are waiting for help

The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard

Several authorities are exempt from the so-called "informant law", according to the government's investigator's proposal. This is welcomed by the affected trade unions.

The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard

SD disappointed: "Not the outcome we wanted"

The Sweden Democrats are not satisfied with, for example, schools and healthcare being exempt from the notification requirement in what is sometimes called the "informant law". We would naturally have liked to see a full information requirement, says Ludvig Aspling (SD) to TT.

SD disappointed: "Not the outcome we wanted"

Multiple professional groups are exempt from notification requirement

The Government's investigator proposes several exemptions from the obligation to report individuals residing in Sweden without a permit. The coalition parties agree that schools, healthcare, social services, and libraries should be exempt from the proposed information obligation, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).

Multiple professional groups are exempt from notification requirement

Rat Feces and Drugs in Foster Homes – Got to Continue

Knives in the rooms, rat feces and uneducated staff. On several occasions, individual police officers have reported serious irregularities at HVB homes to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo).

Rat Feces and Drugs in Foster Homes – Got to Continue

The Government's Sawn-Off Proposal - Now the Details Are Coming

Now the proposals are coming on how employees in municipalities and authorities will be required to report to the police individuals living here without permission – what critics call the informer law. The Sweden Democrats and the Liberals are on a collision course and reaching an agreement may become the toughest test so far for the Tidö parties.

The Government's Sawn-Off Proposal - Now the Details Are Coming

The Minister on Threats: Very Alarming

That four out of ten social secretaries have been exposed to threats or violence strikes at democracy, says Minister for Social Affairs Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (M). It is very alarming, she says and opens up for talks with the trade unions about the situation.

The Minister on Threats: Very Alarming

Was Beaten, Threatened, and Mocked at Work

"Amira" was beaten and had her hair pulled when she tried to do her job. A new survey shows that 38 percent of Sweden's social workers have been subjected to threats or violence over the past two years.

Was Beaten, Threatened, and Mocked at Work

Concern about the proposal for electronic ankle tags for children

A new bill gives the social committee the right to decide on electronic ankle tags for children who have turned 15 years old. The Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers is questioning whether it is the right way to go.

Concern about the proposal for electronic ankle tags for children

Proposal: Children Can Be Electronically Tagged Against Parents' Will

The Social Welfare Committee is proposed to be allowed to decide on electronic ankle tags for children who have turned 15, in order to prevent them from being drawn into criminality. It should not be seen as a punishment.

Proposal: Children Can Be Electronically Tagged Against Parents' Will

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.

Social Services Should Seek Out Young Criminals

Ivo: Neglect of background checks at HVB homes

Many HVB homes do not check if the people they employ have been suspected or convicted of any crime, [reports P4 Värmland](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/halften-av-hvb-hemmen-slarvar-med-bakgrundskontrollerna).

Ivo: Neglect of background checks at HVB homes

Kristersson: Documentary can increase threats against Sweden

In a new documentary series from Al Jazeera, false claims are once again being made that Swedish social services kidnap children, reports SVT News. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) tells [SVT](https://www.

Kristersson: Documentary can increase threats against Sweden