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Government Plans More Electronic Ankle Tag Sentences by 2026

The Government wants more sentences to be served with an electronic ankle cuff. Now the Prison and Probation Service is tasked with preparing for a new way of enforcing prison sentences – with electronic ankle cuff in controlled housing.

Government Plans More Electronic Ankle Tag Sentences by 2026

Swedish Justice Minister: System Fails to Protect Women

The Swedish judicial system does not protect women sufficiently, says Sweden's Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer. The comment comes after the so-called Nytorgsman was convicted of a rape that occurred while he was conditionally released.

Swedish Justice Minister: System Fails to Protect Women

Sweden and Estonia Sign Agreement to House Prisoners in Estonia

Sweden and Estonia have now signed the agreement that makes it possible to place up to 600 convicted criminals in Estonian prison. .

Sweden and Estonia Sign Agreement to House Prisoners in Estonia

Government Confirms Economic Crime Authority Will Not Be Closed

The Government goes against the investigator's proposal – the Economic Crime Authority will not be closed down. Now we have chosen a path, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).

Government Confirms Economic Crime Authority Will Not Be Closed

Police Criticized for Lacking Routine in Mohamed Case

The National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh and Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) have been questioned in the Justice Committee about the police not acting when the 14-year-old Mohamed was reported missing in 2023. The boy and his friend were later found murdered.

Police Criticized for Lacking Routine in Mohamed Case

Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority

Despite harsh criticism, former National Police Commissioner Stefan Strömberg stands by his proposal to close down the Economic Crime Authority (EBM), reports Altinget. .

Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority

Government Seeks More Power During Severe Crises Without Riksdag Approval

The government is proposed to have more power during severe crises in peacetime. In exceptional cases, decisions on temporary measures should be able to be taken without the Riksdag first approving them.

Government Seeks More Power During Severe Crises Without Riksdag Approval

Penal Reform to Add 16,000 Prison Years Annually in Sweden

The Government's major penal law reform is expected to lead to 16,000 more sentenced prison years and cost 16 billion kronor annually to implement. It is the largest reform in modern times, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).

Penal Reform to Add 16,000 Prison Years Annually in Sweden

Sweden Increases Oversight on Baltic Sea Shadow Fleet

The Government is to tighten controls on foreign vessels in the Baltic Sea. As of July 1, the Coast Guard and the Swedish Maritime Administration will be able to collect insurance information from vessels that not only call at a port, but also those that simply pass through Swedish territorial waters or economic zone.

Sweden Increases Oversight on Baltic Sea Shadow Fleet

Sweden Considers Ban on Foreign Funding for Religious Groups

The Tidö parties want to cut off foreign financing to extremist mosques and religious communities. We must do more to push back these forces, says Integration Minister Mats Persson (The Liberals).

Sweden Considers Ban on Foreign Funding for Religious Groups

Strömmer's Plan to Curb Bombings in Sweden

In January, an explosion occurred on average once a day in Sweden. To put a stop to the wave of violence, the illegal access to explosives must be strangled, the government believes.

Strömmer's Plan to Curb Bombings in Sweden

Government to Scrutinize 62,000 Gang-Linked Individuals in Sweden

Tens of thousands of gang criminals will be specially investigated by the authorities – to stop crime and fraud against the welfare system. Licenses will be revoked and incorrect payments stopped.

Government to Scrutinize 62,000 Gang-Linked Individuals in Sweden

Sweden Delays Decision on Bag Ban Amid Lowered Threat Level

Swedish authorities' measures against the terror threat have increased society's resistance. This is stated by Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) on the occasion of Säpo now lowering the threat level.

Sweden Delays Decision on Bag Ban Amid Lowered Threat Level

Proposed Tougher Penalties for Forced and Child Marriages in Sweden

The law is proposed to be tightened for forced marriages and child marriages. It is important that the penalties for these crimes reflect the seriousness of the crime, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).

Proposed Tougher Penalties for Forced and Child Marriages in Sweden

Expanded Register Checks to Prevent Criminal Infiltration

The judicial system is given extended opportunities to check persons against the criminal records and suspicion registers, for example when hiring. The purpose is to prevent authorities from being infiltrated by criminals.

Expanded Register Checks to Prevent Criminal Infiltration

Psychological Abuse in Relationships May Lead to Four-Year Prison Sentence

The Government wants to make mental abuse in close relations a specific crime. It should be punishable by four years' imprisonment.

Psychological Abuse in Relationships May Lead to Four-Year Prison Sentence

Sweden Considers Reintroducing Reserve Police for Crisis Situations

Sweden should establish a modernized form of preparedness police, a so-called "reserve police", which should be able to be called in at heightened preparedness and war. .

Sweden Considers Reintroducing Reserve Police for Crisis Situations

Justice Minister Comments on Serious Suspected Crime in Spy Case

The Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) comments on the release of the suspected spy, who is allegedly a top diplomat. It is clear that the suspected crime is serious, says Strömmer.

Justice Minister Comments on Serious Suspected Crime in Spy Case

Foreign Ministry Employee Suspected of Mishandling Confidential Data

A highly placed Foreign Ministry employee is suspected of gross unauthorized handling of confidential information, according to information obtained by Dagens Nyheter. "It concerns a serious criminal suspicion," writes Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) to TT.

Foreign Ministry Employee Suspected of Mishandling Confidential Data

Swedish Diplomat Arrested in Stockholm on Espionage Suspicion

One person has been arrested on suspicion of espionage, according to Säpo. The suspected crime is said to have taken place in Stockholm in May this year.

Swedish Diplomat Arrested in Stockholm on Espionage Suspicion

Chancellor of Justice Questions Renting Prison Facilities Abroad

The Government's suggestion to hire prison spaces abroad raises several questions, writes the Chancellor of Justice (JK) in a referral response that the newspaper Publikt was the first to notice. .

Chancellor of Justice Questions Renting Prison Facilities Abroad

Union Contributions to Social Democrats Face Political Divide

Consent from union members may be required for part of their membership fee to be used for party contributions. But the proposal lacks support in the transparency committee.

Union Contributions to Social Democrats Face Political Divide

Government Proposes Longer Prison Terms Despite Advisory Warnings

The Government proposes that conditional release should take place at the earliest after three-quarters of the sentence have been served. The purpose of the proposal is to sharpen society's view on serious crime, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).

Government Proposes Longer Prison Terms Despite Advisory Warnings

Uppsala Security Situation Serious Says Moderate Party Leader

Youth continued to lay flowers at the site where three young people were murdered in Uppsala. According to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, everything is being done to make the residents feel safe.

Uppsala Security Situation Serious Says Moderate Party Leader