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Boy in Malmö planned violent acts against immigrants
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Boy in Malmö planned violent acts against immigrants

A minor who is part of an online Nazi group has been taken into custody in Malmö. Police raided his home in March after receiving information that he was planning a serious act of violence against people with a foreign background, reports Sydsvenskan
Children aged 13 and over can be monitored electronically
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Children aged 13 and over can be monitored electronically

Children and young people aged 13 and over should be able to be monitored electronically - even if they have not committed a crime. The aim is to prevent them from being recruited into gangs
Swedish police officers question community's crime prevention efforts
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Swedish police officers question community's crime prevention efforts

Three out of four Swedish police officers say they do not believe society can keep children away from crime, according to a survey by the Swedish Police Association. Many are also dissatisfied with the police's own crime-prevention work
Minister for Social Services summons head of the National Board of Health and Welfare
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Minister for Social Services summons head of the National Board of Health and Welfare

The director general of the National Board of Health and Welfare, Björn Eriksson, is being summoned by the Minister for Social Services, Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (M), after a media review, SVT Nyheter reports.
Social Democrats say no to 13-year-olds in prison
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Social Democrats say no to 13-year-olds in prison

The Social Democrats do not support the government's proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for the most serious crimes. "We will vote against lowering it to 13," says legal policy spokesperson Teresa Carvalho (S)
Government proposal goes against children's rights
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Government proposal goes against children's rights

Children's rights organizations are strongly critical of the government's bill that would give social services new tools to prevent young people from becoming involved in crime. There is a broad consensus among experts that it is unlikely to have the right effect, says Erik Ulnes, an expert at Save the Children
Stockholm municipal manager had cocaine in his system - responsible for addicts
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Stockholm municipal manager had cocaine in his system - responsible for addicts

A social services manager in Stockholm was arrested at a nightclub after cocaine was found in his system, according to P4 Stockholm. He had been arrested on drug charges in 2022 but was still given a managerial position
Government proposal would fine families with at-risk children
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Government proposal would fine families with at-risk children

If parents do not cooperate with social services regarding their children, they risk fines and, in the long run, other penalties, according to a new proposal from the government. This is not a punishment but another tool to protect children, says Minister of Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (M)
KD: Screen children's learning abilities in first grade
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KD: Screen children's learning abilities in first grade

The Christian Democrats want to introduce standardized screening of children's learning abilities as early as first grade. Investigations and diagnoses should not be required to receive support, says the party's deputy chairman, Jakob Forssmed
New method against crime: Dot-marking six-year-olds
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New method against crime: Dot-marking six-year-olds

Stockholm will be the first to test a method in which six-year-olds are marked with dots to combat gang crime.
Demanded support for children's gambling problems is being developed
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Demanded support for children's gambling problems is being developed

The National Board of Health and Welfare has been tasked by the government with compiling and disseminating knowledge about detecting and preventing gambling problems among children and young people.
Children's Ombudsman says efforts against honour-related violence failing children
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Children's Ombudsman says efforts against honour-related violence failing children

Society is failing many children who grow up with honor-related violence at home, according to a report from the Children's Ombudsman. Children and young people testify about adults who choose to look away - or rather, choose to listen to their parents
Perpetrators who terrorized politicians and civil servants in Huddinge sentenced
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Perpetrators who terrorized politicians and civil servants in Huddinge sentenced

Several people have been sentenced to prison terms for a series of arsons and threats against politicians and civil servants in Huddinge municipality. The crimes are linked to a dispute over three children in care
Two teenagers arrested after murder in Eskilstuna
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Two teenagers arrested after murder in Eskilstuna

Two teenagers under 18 have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated harbouring of a criminal after the murder of a man in Eskilstuna, SVT Nyheter Sörmland reports.
Shooting at restaurant in Eskilstuna - teenagers arrested
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Shooting at restaurant in Eskilstuna - teenagers arrested

Two teenagers under the age of 18 have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the shooting in Eskilstuna on Monday night. Two more children - both under the age of 15 - were arrested but have been released because of their young age and are now in the care of social services
Long wait for elderly care in 2025 as over 7,000 had to wait more than three months
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Long wait for elderly care in 2025 as over 7,000 had to wait more than three months

Over three months - that is how long thousands of elderly people have had to wait to receive their social services. Now Ivo warns that elderly people are at risk of harm, both physically and mentally
14-year-old admits to contract killing in Norrköping as chief prosecutor says case sticks out
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14-year-old admits to contract killing in Norrköping as chief prosecutor says case sticks out

A child has confessed to a September shooting at a playground in Norrköping. Now, an evidentiary case is being brought against the boy, who is too young to be convicted of murder
Police cannot alert independent schools about a teacher suspected of child pornography
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Police cannot alert independent schools about a teacher suspected of child pornography

Police cannot warn independent schools when an employee is suspected of child pornography offenses as the principle of public disclosure does not apply to private employers.
Ildar Scar Galiyev is identified as an assassin for the Dalen criminal network
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Ildar Scar Galiyev is identified as an assassin for the Dalen criminal network

Ildar “Scar” Galiyev, who has been extradited from Greece, is described as one of Sweden’s worst criminals. He is suspected of being the mastermind behind several murders and bombings and has been identified as an assassin for the Dalen criminal network
Suspected rape at high school in Karlskoga under investigation
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Suspected rape at high school in Karlskoga under investigation

A suspected rape at a high school in Karlskoga is being investigated.
Ukraine receives 60 million from Sweden for healthcare and social care
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Ukraine receives 60 million from Sweden for healthcare and social care

Sweden is contributing an additional 60 million to Ukraine for children's healthcare and social services.
Children are being locked up without reason - a stain of shame
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Children are being locked up without reason - a stain of shame

Children and young people are being kept locked up in SiS homes across the country, even though they are ready to be discharged, a new review shows. This is contrary to human rights, says Fredrik Malmberg, director of the Swedish Institute for Human Rights
12-year-old murder suspect in Malmö retracts confession
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12-year-old murder suspect in Malmö retracts confession

A 12-year-old boy who previously confessed to a fatal December shooting in Oxie, Malmö, has withdrawn his confession, P3 Krim reports.
The alarm about violence: doing far too little
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The alarm about violence: doing far too little

Many people who are subjected to violence within the family or a close relationship have had extensive contact with authorities - but still have not received help. This is shown by a review carried out by the National Board of Health and Welfare
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