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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A 12-year-old boy who previously confessed to a fatal December shooting in Oxie, Malmö, has withdrawn his confession, P3 Krim reports.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
This Week's Movies and Series - Sleepless in Stockholm
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This Week's Movies and Series - Sleepless in Stockholm

A virus creates an insomnia epidemic in Stockholm in "Vaka", and the Gaza drama "Hind Rajab" is in theaters. Here are this week's movies and series
Government announces lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for most serious crimes
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Government announces lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for most serious crimes

The government proposes lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 13 for the most serious crimes. A 13-year-old convicted of murder could face one to two years in juvenile detention
Stockholm police starts group focused only on honor crimes
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Stockholm police starts group focused only on honor crimes

As the first region in the country, the Stockholm Police is starting a special unit that will work only on honor crimes. These are serious cases requiring specialized handling, says National Police Chief Petra Lundh
Suspicious letter sent to Växjö social services deemed harmless
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Suspicious letter sent to Växjö social services deemed harmless

The National Bomb Protection Unit has investigated a suspicious letter sent to the social services department in Växjö. The contents of the letter are deemed to be harmless
Police can order gang recruitment ads removed within one hour
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Police can order gang recruitment ads removed within one hour

The government wants to give police the right to demand that posts aimed at recruiting young people into crime be removed from social media. "We are not going all the way with this, but it is a step forward," says National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh
Seven charged with threats and arson against politicians in Stockholm County
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Seven charged with threats and arson against politicians in Stockholm County

Five men and two women are being charged with a series of serious crimes targeting politicians and civil servants in Stockholm County. The case is linked to three children in care who are alleged to have been abducted
Government to formulate zero vision against men's violence against women
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Government to formulate zero vision against men's violence against women

The government will take the initiative to formulate a "zero vision" against men's violence against women. In addition, a special ministerial council will be established, writes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in an op-ed in Aftonbladet
Man in his 20s arrested on suspicion of being an accessory to the murder of a 21-year-old man in Oxie, Malmö
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Man in his 20s arrested on suspicion of being an accessory to the murder of a 21-year-old man in Oxie, Malmö

A man in his 20s has been detained on probable cause, on suspicion of being an accessory to the murder of a 21-year-old man in Oxie, Malmö, P4 Malmöhus reports.
Strömmer wants to see a cultural shift in social services
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Strömmer wants to see a cultural shift in social services

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer wants the police to push schools and social services to improve how they share information about children at risk of being recruited by gangs. We can only protect children if everyone who has information shares it, he says
Another person arrested after Oxie murder in Malmö
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Another person arrested after Oxie murder in Malmö

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder of a 21-year-old in the Oxie district of Malmö.
Borlänge man in his 30s convicted of murder after beating 75-year-old with hammer
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Borlänge man in his 30s convicted of murder after beating 75-year-old with hammer

A man in his 30s is sentenced by Falu District Court to 18 years in prison for the murder of a man in Borlänge.
Two women arrested after murder in Oxie
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Two women arrested after murder in Oxie

Two young women arrested after murder in Oxie
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Two young women arrested after murder in Oxie

Two women have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the fatal shooting in Oxie on the outskirts of Malmö on Friday. The prosecutor also confirms that a twelve-year-old boy has previously been a suspect
Police: Murder suspect boy took on more assignments
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Police: Murder suspect boy took on more assignments

The twelve-year-old boy suspected of a murder in Malmö has, according to the police, connections to the criminal network Foxtrot, reports P4 Örebro.
The parties disagree on how to stop the gangs
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The parties disagree on how to stop the gangs

The parties agree that the gangs should be stopped – but not about the way to get there. This is clear after a meeting between Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) and representatives of the other parliamentary parties
Twelve-year-old suspected of fatal shooting in Malmö
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Twelve-year-old suspected of fatal shooting in Malmö

A twelve-year-old boy is suspected of being behind the shooting death in Malmö late Friday, reports Sydsvenskan. A man in his 20s was shot dead in a car
Lundell in SVT: Had traumatic memories as a 31-year-old
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Lundell in SVT: Had traumatic memories as a 31-year-old

The traumatic memories from childhood only came to Joakim Lundell when he was 31 years old – just before he began writing his autobiography “Monster” – according to SVT’s documentary series “Hate”. That’s when my memories began, says the YouTube profile in the program
Joakim Lundell's mother singled out - TV4 is blamed
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Joakim Lundell's mother singled out - TV4 is blamed

It was wrong of TV4 to let Joakim Lundell make accusations against his mother. Now the channel's documentary series is being rejected by the Media Ethics Board
Police warn: Risk of children being abducted this Christmas
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Police warn: Risk of children being abducted this Christmas

Children living in honor killings are at increased risk of being forced abroad by their families during the Christmas holidays, according to police. Therefore, they are urged to pay attention to warning signs and raise the alarm
SVT: No evidence for Lundell's words about abuse
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SVT: No evidence for Lundell's words about abuse

Joakim Lundell has for years testified to an upbringing full of abuse. But according to a new SVT documentary, there is no evidence for the YouTuber's version of his childhood
Joakim Lundell: From TV clown to the biggest in Sweden
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Joakim Lundell: From TV clown to the biggest in Sweden

As "Jockiboi" he made a name for himself by drinking without limits, humiliating others and pooping on TV. Today Joakim Lundell is an award-winning family content and one of Sweden's most powerful on social media with over a billion views on YouTube
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