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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

Sweden accused of forcibly taking children into care

Sweden is again accused of forcibly taking children into care on flimsy grounds. This time the image is presented in a documentary series from Al Jazeera, reports SVT News.

Sweden accused of forcibly taking children into care

One Arrested After Threats Against Social Services

A person has been arrested in absentia after several employees at the social services in Botkyrka were threatened, reports [TV4. ](https://www.

One Arrested After Threats Against Social Services

Managers quit social services in protest

So far this year, eight managers within the social services in Skärholmen in southwestern Stockholm have left their positions. Several of them in protest against the city leadership.

Managers quit social services in protest

Proposal: Increased control of job seekers in municipalities

Municipalities should be allowed to perform checks in the criminal record register when someone is employed in, for example, home care or personal assistance, proposes the government's investigator. Even individuals who work in critical positions should be able to be checked.

Proposal: Increased control of job seekers in municipalities

Boy took murder assignment despite parents' alarm

In total, nine concern reports were made. The school alerted that the boy had offered students cannabis and waved a wad of cash.

Boy took murder assignment despite parents' alarm

Suspected Rape at Preschool – One Arrested

A man who works at a preschool in Stenungsund municipality has been arrested on suspicion of child rape, according to several media outlets. According to [ST-tidningen](https://www.

Suspected Rape at Preschool – One Arrested

Party life on social media – loses benefits

The man lived on social benefits – at the same time as he posted glamorous pictures on social media with trips abroad and parties. Now the man is to pay back 124,000 kronor.

Party life on social media – loses benefits

Eleven HVB companies with criminal connections procured by SKR

A company within the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) has signed agreements with several HVB companies that have ties to organized crime, reports SVT News. .

Eleven HVB companies with criminal connections procured by SKR

13-year-old crime suspect denied Sis placement

Sis said no when the social services wanted a place for a 13-year-old girl suspected of involvement in the murder of a girl in Landskrona. It required pressure from the police to shake out a place.

13-year-old crime suspect denied Sis placement

Boy who shot at school linked to gang environment

A 15-year-old boy who is suspected of shooting his classmate at Trångsundsskolan south of Stockholm in September can be linked to the gang environment. The boy is also suspected of preparing for murder in the days leading up to the shooting on September 4.

Boy who shot at school linked to gang environment

The Son Was Drawn into Gang Warfare: Our Sorrow Is Shame-Filled

The son Alfred was described as a "project leader" for violent crimes. Now he is imprisoned for involvement in murder and bombings.

The Son Was Drawn into Gang Warfare: Our Sorrow Is Shame-Filled

15-year-old believed to have ordered shooting – detained

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested, suspected of having ordered the shooting at the Israeli defense company Elbit Systems in Gothenburg last week, reports [Gothenburg-Posten](https://www. gp.

15-year-old believed to have ordered shooting – detained

Record number of children in court: "Enormous increase"

From zero to 42. The number of children who are brought to court with a summons has increased dramatically after a legislative change last year.

Record number of children in court: "Enormous increase"

The Theory: 14-year-old shooter acted on assignment

Several leads are being investigated after the shooting at Kungsmässan. One is that the suspected boy acted on behalf of someone else.

The Theory: 14-year-old shooter acted on assignment