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Proposed Law Expands Police Use of Firearms in Certain Situations

The police will be allowed to shoot in more situations than what is currently permitted, according to a proposed law. .

Proposed Law Expands Police Use of Firearms in Certain Situations

Government Proposes Ending Secrecy Between Authorities to Combat Crime

The Government wants to abolish secrecy between all the country's authorities to counteract fraud and crime. Several actors, including the union that organizes Sweden's social workers, are critical.

Government Proposes Ending Secrecy Between Authorities to Combat Crime

Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access

The Government is tightening supervision of how legal explosive goods are handled. Shortcomings have led to explosives ending up with criminals.

Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access

Sweden Moves to Criminalize Virginity Testing and Certificates

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are now taking the next step to criminalize virginity testing. For those who perform a control or intervention, the penalty can be imprisonment for up to one year.

Sweden Moves to Criminalize Virginity Testing and Certificates

Sweden Seeks to Improve Conviction Rates for Human Trafficking Cases

Last year, no one was convicted in Sweden for human trafficking. The reasons are several, according to the police, who are dissatisfied with the meager result.

Sweden Seeks to Improve Conviction Rates for Human Trafficking Cases

Eslöv Shootings Tied to Criminal Activity, Police Confirm

The shootings against two men in Eslöv have a connection to the criminal environment, according to the police. .

Eslöv Shootings Tied to Criminal Activity, Police Confirm

UK Sanctions Foxtrot Network and Leader Rawa Majid Over Iran Ties

The United Kingdom is introducing sanctions against the criminal Foxtrot network and its leader Rawa Majid, announces the British government on its website. The decision is made to prevent "the domestic threat from the Iranian regime".

UK Sanctions Foxtrot Network and Leader Rawa Majid Over Iran Ties

New Law Proposed to Enhance Amusement Park Safety in Sweden

The Consumer Agency should be responsible for the supervision of amusement parks instead of the Police as is the case today, suggests an investigation. Furthermore, a new law for the inspection of amusement parks is proposed.

New Law Proposed to Enhance Amusement Park Safety in Sweden

Audit Criticizes Government's Efforts Against Economic Violence

The National Audit Office directs sharp criticism towards the government for its work against economic violence in close relationships. "Economic violence must never be accepted", writes Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson (The Liberals) to TT.

Audit Criticizes Government's Efforts Against Economic Violence

Sweden Explores Expanding Police Training Locations and Capacity

The police will investigate how the number of places on the police training program can be increased. "It's about investigating the conditions for establishing the police training program at an additional educational institution and about increasing the number of training places at existing educational institutions," says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) in a written comment.

Sweden Explores Expanding Police Training Locations and Capacity

Sweden Sees Lowest Deadly Violence Cases in a Decade

The number of cases of deadly violence in 2024 was the lowest measured level in ten years, according to Brå. .

Sweden Sees Lowest Deadly Violence Cases in a Decade

Molotov Cocktail Attack on Uddevalla Mosque Sparks Arson Investigation

During the night to Friday, a Molotov cocktail was thrown into a mosque in Uddevalla, reports Bohusläningen. The police were alerted at 01.

Molotov Cocktail Attack on Uddevalla Mosque Sparks Arson Investigation

Sweden Proposes AI Cameras for Real-Time Criminal Detection

The government wants to allow the police to use cameras that can identify a wanted criminal in real-time on the streets. The technology enables surveillance of a large number of people.

Sweden Proposes AI Cameras for Real-Time Criminal Detection

So, public servants' protection will be strengthened

Public officials should be exempt from disclosing their names in connection with certain sensitive decisions. The purpose is to reduce the risk of threats and harassment.

So, public servants' protection will be strengthened

Crime victims to receive damages more easily

Crime victims should more easily be able to obtain their damages from the convicted via the Crime Victim Authority. This is proposed by a government inquiry.

Crime victims to receive damages more easily

Contact with gangs can be criminalized

The Government wants to investigate whether those who do not participate in a gang – but have connections to it – can be punished. It could be lawyers, brokers or auditors who sell services to the criminal networks, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).

Contact with gangs can be criminalized

USA imposes sanctions on Foxtrot and Majid

The USA is introducing sanctions against the Foxtrot network and its wanted leader Rawa Majid. Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) welcomes the announcement.

USA imposes sanctions on Foxtrot and Majid

Unclear Law May Hinder Work Against Men's Violence

Every year, several women are killed by a man they have or have had a relationship with. Even more are raped or assaulted.

Unclear Law May Hinder Work Against Men's Violence

Sweden's Police Force Grows, But Is It Enough to Ensure Safety?

Sweden has got 2,202 more uniformed police officers in external service since 2015. They are not enough.

Sweden's Police Force Grows, But Is It Enough to Ensure Safety?

The Licensing of Firearms Needs to be Strengthened

To prevent unsuitable individuals from obtaining firearms permits, the Police Authority and the National Board of Health and Welfare are tasked by the government to develop and strengthen the work on permit testing for firearms regarding medical suitability. .

The Licensing of Firearms Needs to be Strengthened

So the Government Wants to Stop Child Recruitment

The Government wants to improve the police's ability to remove illegal material from the internet and stop criminals' recruitment of children. This environment harms lives, kills and destroys, says Education Minister Johan Pehrson (The Liberals).

So the Government Wants to Stop Child Recruitment

Fraud against the elderly should be punished more severely

The Government proposes several legislative changes on tougher penalties. Among other things, harsher penalties for fraud against the elderly.

Fraud against the elderly should be punished more severely

EU countries support Swedish demand for pyrotechnics

Sweden and six other countries want the EU to do more against criminal networks. Among other things, they are urging the EU Commission to see what can be done to prevent pyrotechnics from being used in explosions.

EU countries support Swedish demand for pyrotechnics

Shortcomings in supervision of explosives – to be tightened

The municipalities' control over the handling of legal explosive goods is lacking. Now the government wants to quickly introduce tightening measures to prevent criminals from getting hold of explosives.

Shortcomings in supervision of explosives – to be tightened