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.
Swedish politicsTime and again, society fails to stop violence in close relationships and violence against children - despite many victims having had contact with healthcare, social services or the police. It is quite obvious that not enough is being done, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
Swedish politicsThe government has completed a bill to introduce a benefit cap. Nearly 150,000 households are expected to receive lower social benefits. This could mean several thousand Swedish kronor less per month for large families.
Swedish politicsThe Government's grant reform is met with strong criticism from several quarters. Save the Children believe that the proposal contravenes the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Sweden has a clear responsibility to ensure that children have the right standard of living, says Erik Ulnes, advisor at Save the Children.
Swedish politicsThe so-called "compulsory middle way" risks challenging the trust in the social services, several trade unions mean. Even Save the Children are critical. This is an effort that does not lead to a positive change for the children, says Erik Ulnes at Save the Children.
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