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Psychological violence will become punishable from July 1
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Psychological violence will become punishable from July 1

The government is moving forward with a proposal to criminalize psychological violence. The proposed penalty is a maximum of four years in prison
Norwegian AI finds victims, Sweden without the system
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Norwegian AI finds victims, Sweden without the system

The police are manually working to identify hundreds of Swedish children in pornographic material. At the same time, Norway has developed an AI system that can perform the task in seconds, SVT reports
Eight prisons to accept minors from July as Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 13
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Eight prisons to accept minors from July as Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 13

Now the government and the SD are taking the next step regarding the criticized youth prisons. As early as July, the Rosersberg, Kumla and Sagsjön prisons will be able to accept children from the age of 13
Proposal would allow seizure of companies
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Proposal would allow seizure of companies

Homes and properties, not just items like cars, boats and expensive watches, should be subject to seizure in the fight against crime, according to government investigators.
Government to review Defamation Act
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Government to review Defamation Act

The government and the Sweden Democrats announced in an opinion piece in Aftonbladet that the Defamation Act will be reviewed.
Participation in or association with criminal gangs proposed as new crimes
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Participation in or association with criminal gangs proposed as new crimes

Participating in or associating with a criminal gang should be made a punishable offense, government investigators suggest. Police estimate that around 700 people would be sentenced to prison each year if the law is enacted
All but one minister are running in the parliamentary election
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All but one minister are running in the parliamentary election

Only the Minister for the Elderly and Social Insurance, Anna Tenje (M), is not running for the Riksdag, reports Altinget. Other ministers are running in the autumn elections
Kristersson on Tidösprickan: No drama
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Kristersson on Tidösprickan: No drama

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) currently sees no possibility of moving forward with a bill to revoke already-granted permanent residence permits. He says the investigation must be supplemented if the bill is to be implemented
Centre Party demands external review of Epstein files
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Centre Party demands external review of Epstein files

The Center Party demands that the Swedish government commission an independent review of Sweden's connections to the high-profile Epstein files, Sveriges Radio reports.
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.
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