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The Moderates want life sentences for gang leaders in Sweden
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The Moderates want life sentences for gang leaders in Sweden

The Moderates want leading figures in criminal gangs to be sentenced to life imprisonment. "It is a way to really get at those who rule and control," says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M)
Kristersson on Risbergska: It shakes everything
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Kristersson on Risbergska: It shakes everything

One year after the mass shooting at Campus Risbergska, relatives of two victims have filed a complaint with the Ombudsman against the police. "It is good that it is being investigated," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said
Minute by minute: Mass shooting at Risbergska school in Örebro
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Minute by minute: Mass shooting at Risbergska school in Örebro

Shortly after lunch on February 4, police received the first emergency call. Just over an hour later, the police emergency operation was called off
Kristersson: Åkesson cannot become prime minister
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Kristersson: Åkesson cannot become prime minister

Jimmie Åkesson cannot gather enough support to become prime minister, says Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson in an interview with TT. But I can do it, and everyone else knows that too
Law Council: Lack of space not a reason to serve sentences abroad
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Law Council: Lack of space not a reason to serve sentences abroad

The Swedish Council for the Law of Sweden criticized the bill that would allow people convicted in Sweden to serve their sentences abroad. It said the proposal "goes against the 'fundamental and obvious normal order' in a state governed by the rule of law
Sweden rejects Turkey's request to question journalist Joakim Medin
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Sweden rejects Turkey's request to question journalist Joakim Medin

The government rejects Turkey's request for legal assistance in the trial of journalist Joakim Medin. Medin has been indicted in Turkey for alleged terrorist crimes
Kristersson establishes Council for Women's Peace to combat men's violence against women
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Kristersson establishes Council for Women's Peace to combat men's violence against women

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is establishing a council to combat men's violence against women. Thousands of women are living in fear, he says
Kristersson on entertainment profile leaving Sweden: Calls episode deeply provocative
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Kristersson on entertainment profile leaving Sweden: Calls episode deeply provocative

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is opening an investigation and a review of prescription rules.
Government plan to lower age of criminal responsibility to 13 dismissed as completely incorrect
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Government plan to lower age of criminal responsibility to 13 dismissed as completely incorrect

The government's plan to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years is a wrong proposal without scientific support, say children's rights organizations and the Swedish Bar Association. This is a major departure in terms of children's rights, says children's rights lawyer Li Melander
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
More children under 15 should be able to be searched, government proposes
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More children under 15 should be able to be searched, government proposes

Children under the age of 15 may be strip-searched and have their homes searched for stolen goods and drugs in more cases than at present. Suspects under the age of 18 may also be detained for five months, up from the current three
SD member Katja Nyberg removed from transparency council amid suspicions of drunk driving
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SD member Katja Nyberg removed from transparency council amid suspicions of drunk driving

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) says SD member Katja Nyberg will be dismissed from several advisory boards amid suspicions of drunk driving. "We will make a decision in the near future," Strömmer tells TT
New penalty for safe custody introduced this spring
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New penalty for safe custody introduced this spring

As early as this spring, dangerous criminals will be eligible for indefinite imprisonment, the government announces.
Gunnar Strömmer reported to Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) for his actions around Katja Nyberg
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Gunnar Strömmer reported to Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) for his actions around Katja Nyberg

The Social Democrats want the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) to review the actions of Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) over SD member Katja Nyberg's assignments to several transparency councils, following suspicions of drunk driving.
Kristersson convenes the National Security Council on Saturday
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Kristersson convenes the National Security Council on Saturday

The uncertain global situation has prompted Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to convene the National Security Council on Saturday.
Gang-related crimes to result in double punishment, to be introduced this year
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Gang-related crimes to result in double punishment, to be introduced this year

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) is now moving forward with the government's major penal reform. Crimes linked to criminal networks could result in double punishment
Proposal to abolish the divorce reflection period
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Proposal to abolish the divorce reflection period

More people should be able to get a divorce without a cooling-off period, according to a new inquiry proposal. There will also be an end to the protracted division of property
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
Moderates want to review the Gender Identity Act
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Moderates want to review the Gender Identity Act

The Moderates want to review the new Gender Identity Act, which makes it easier to change legal gender. The announcement comes after high-profile cases in which biological men have changed their legal gender to women
Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer visits Boden after the murder
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Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer visits Boden after the murder

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) visited Boden on Friday following the high-profile murder over the Christmas holidays.
The trial against Joakim Medin is postponed for six months
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The trial against Joakim Medin is postponed for six months

The Turkish trial against journalist Joakim Medin has been postponed until May 7. "I have to have the matter resolved before then; I don't want to see this postponed again," he tells TT
Joakim Medin: Great silence from the Swedish government over Turkey trial
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Joakim Medin: Great silence from the Swedish government over Turkey trial

The second trial of Joakim Medin begins today. He is charged in Turkey with terrorist offences over his journalism
Suspected spy arrested in Stockholm over four-year espionage
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Suspected spy arrested in Stockholm over four-year espionage

A man from central Sweden has been arrested and detained on suspicion of espionage. The crime is suspected to have taken place over four years, and the government has been informed
Murdered women honored at candlelight vigils
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Murdered women honored at candlelight vigils

Several candlelight vigils were held on Sunday afternoon to honor the two women who were murdered in Boden and Rönninge over the Christmas holidays.
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