Gunnar Strommer

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".

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.

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.

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.

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 01.20.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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. From a Swedish perspective, we view positively the steps being taken by the USA, he says.

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. Finally, the police now believe they have found a method that works to combat men's violence against women. But the law still sets a stop.

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. It is clear that we absolutely need to become more police officers out, says National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Åkesson disappointed with Jomshof

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is disappointed with Richard Jomshof, who openly questioned SD's agreement on the weapons law with the government. He does not think it was good to go out in social media.

Internal discontent in the SD over stricter gun laws

The internal criticism is growing within the Sweden Democrats after the party leadership has agreed with the government to tighten the gun laws following the mass shooting in Örebro. Heavy SD-representatives call the decision naive and want it to be reconsidered.

Johansson: Ex-gratia compensation should be given to those cleared in the da Costa case

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) should take the initiative for a process to clear the names of the doctors in the da Costa case. This is written by the former Minister of Justice, Social Democrat Morgan Johansson, on Svenska Dagbladet's debate page.

The Hunters Association critical of changes to weapons law

We do not see the need to rush through legislation. This is what the Swedish Hunters Association's general secretary Carl-Johan Djurstedt Holm says about the changes in the firearms legislation that the government and the Sweden Democrats want to make.

After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to ban hunters from having semi-automatic weapons of military type, such as AR-15. The suitability testing of individuals who want to have a gun license will also be tightened.

How the suspected mass murderer was able to get a gun license

The suspected mass murderer in Örebro had a license for four weapons. The question now arises as to how he was deemed suitable to obtain a weapons license.