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Currents in the EU: Fight youth violence as if it were terror
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Currents in the EU: Fight youth violence as if it were terror

The EU must act against organized crime in the same way as against terrorists, urges Sweden in a push against the recruitment of young people online.
Child bombing suspects on the rise: Failure
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Child bombing suspects on the rise: Failure

The number of children under 15 suspected of bombings has almost tripled compared to last year. A terrible development and a huge failure, says Teresa Carvalho, the Social Democrats' legal policy spokesperson, to Sveriges Radio Ekot
S wants to enter into a ten-year pact with M against the gangs
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S wants to enter into a ten-year pact with M against the gangs

S leader Magdalena Andersson wants to enter into a ten-year pact with the Moderates against gang crime. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M) counters by inviting all eight parties to "talks about necessary reforms
UN criticism of Sweden's visitation zones
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UN criticism of Sweden's visitation zones

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is strongly criticizing Sweden for the so-called safety zones, where the police are temporarily allowed to search people without specific suspicion of a crime.
Want to be able to take the citizenship of gang leaders
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Want to be able to take the citizenship of gang leaders

The government is now taking the next step to revoke the citizenship of gang criminals. It is proposed that anyone convicted of a crime that seriously harms Sweden's "vital interests" could lose their Swedish citizenship
M: Increase the maximum sentence for gang recruiters
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M: Increase the maximum sentence for gang recruiters

"The Moderates want to increase the maximum sentence for those who recruit children into criminal gangs. I note that the situation has worsened," says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer to Expressen
Strömmer disappointed: Authorities must share more info
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Strömmer disappointed: Authorities must share more info

Now the secrecy between the authorities is being torn down and in most cases they will be free to share information with each other to prevent and stop crime, fraud and errors. But the government is disappointed that there has not been more momentum after a first step in the spring
Anger at Nazi march: "Disgusting views"
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Anger at Nazi march: "Disgusting views"

Several politicians are reacting strongly to Saturday night's Nazi demonstration in central Stockholm. "These are completely despicable views," says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) in a comment to TT
Government: Police should be allowed to monitor with AI
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Government: Police should be allowed to monitor with AI

Criminals will be hunted down using facial recognition via AI surveillance. The government is moving forward with the controversial bill that could threaten personal privacy
The government wants to tighten control of care workers
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The government wants to tighten control of care workers

The government wants to give municipalities increased opportunities to check criminal records, among other things, when hiring in areas such as healthcare and social care.
Surveillance or protection? This is “chat control”
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Surveillance or protection? This is “chat control”

Is it a step towards indiscriminate mass surveillance – or a powerful blow against all child abuse material online? This is “chat control” – a bill that has divided politicians in Sweden and the EU and ultimately led to a compromise.
Lawyers can be regulated in gang cases
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Lawyers can be regulated in gang cases

It is proposed that the bar association be regulated in larger cases, such as gang trials. A rule that a lawyer must have worked for at least five years could be written into law
Flocks to Norrköping after the bombings
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Flocks to Norrköping after the bombings

After the weekend's bombings, Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) will visit Norrköping on Tuesday, accompanied by the Social Democrats' legal policy spokesperson Teresa Carvalho, who is from the city.
Man detained after extradition: "Comprehensive investigation"
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Man detained after extradition: "Comprehensive investigation"

A man has been detained on probable cause on suspicion of a particularly serious drug offense after being extradited from Morocco to Sweden. It is an extensive investigation, says Public Prosecutor Sharareh Ghavam Nejad
Parties agree: Take action against child sex dolls
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Parties agree: Take action against child sex dolls

The government is urged to take measures to stop the sale of so-called child sex dolls.
Wanted Swede extradited by Morocco
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Wanted Swede extradited by Morocco

A Swedish citizen suspected of a particularly serious drug offense is extradited by Morocco to Sweden.
Strömmer does not want to comment on AI programs
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Strömmer does not want to comment on AI programs

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) does not want to comment further on the information that the Swedish police are collaborating with the controversial AI company Palantir.
The government presents new law against gang crime
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The government presents new law against gang crime

The government is proposing increased criminal liability for various pre-crime stages. This will make it easier to reach gang leaders and make it more difficult to recruit children
The Swedish Prison Service says no to imprisonment for 13-year-olds
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The Swedish Prison Service says no to imprisonment for 13-year-olds

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service says no to the government's proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility so that 13-year-olds who have committed serious crimes are put in prison. The agency also writes that it is not equipped to accept 13- and 14-year-olds
Strengthened cooperation with Morocco on gang crimes
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Strengthened cooperation with Morocco on gang crimes

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) has signed a declaration of intent with Morocco to cooperate more deeply on gang crime.
New analysis: 67,500 linked to criminal gangs
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New analysis: 67,500 linked to criminal gangs

The number of gang criminals is not decreasing – and the gang environment is larger than the police previously assessed. This is shown by the police's new situational picture
Bill: Police to be allowed to share fictional child pornography
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Bill: Police to be allowed to share fictional child pornography

The police should be allowed to create fictitious child pornography to infiltrate closed pedophile rings, government investigators are proposing.
The government expands the Law Council – wants to increase the pace of reform
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The government expands the Law Council – wants to increase the pace of reform

The government wants to avoid bottlenecks in the system when several bills are to be considered during the spring. Therefore, it is proposed that the Legislative Council be expanded with a completely new department
Sweden Reverses Decision on Mandatory AR-15 Rifle Buyback
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Sweden Reverses Decision on Mandatory AR-15 Rifle Buyback

The Government and The Sweden Democrats are changing their minds about the redemption of the controversial rifle AR-15 and no longer want it to happen by force, they write in a debate article in Swedish Hunting.
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