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Sweden to Rent 600 Prison Spaces in Estonia Amid Criticism
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Sweden to Rent 600 Prison Spaces in Estonia Amid Criticism

Sweden has signed an agreement with Estonia to rent up to 600 prison places in Tartu. But the proposal has received criticism and so far there are several question marks left
Sweden Plans to Send Hundreds of Prisoners to Estonia
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Sweden Plans to Send Hundreds of Prisoners to Estonia

Here – among cats, war criminals and an Estonian penal system moving away from traditional prison sentences – several hundred Swedish prisoners will serve their sentences. If the government gets its way
Young Man Fatally Shot Outside Örebro Mosque Amid Gang Conflict
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Young Man Fatally Shot Outside Örebro Mosque Amid Gang Conflict

A man in his 25s has been shot dead at a mosque in Örebro. The shooting is believed to be linked to conflicts among gang criminals
Strömmer Addresses Rising Threats and Violence in Prisons
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Strömmer Addresses Rising Threats and Violence in Prisons

Threats and violence in the country's prisons are increasing. The union warns of inadequate security and the Prison and Probation Service has also flagged tougher conditions ahead
Proposed Law Expands Accountability for Public Employees in Sweden
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Proposed Law Expands Accountability for Public Employees in Sweden

A new offense that extends the responsibility for publicly employed individuals is proposed to be introduced. The penalty scale for misconduct can also be tightened
Continuous Pressure Needed on Gang Leaders Abroad
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Continuous Pressure Needed on Gang Leaders Abroad

Several gang leaders have been arrested abroad recently. For Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) it is important to maintain the pressure in the cooperation between police, politicians and countries
Swedish Teen Gangs: A Growing EU Challenge
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Swedish Teen Gangs: A Growing EU Challenge

Swedish teenagers who are hired to blow up and kill on behalf of gang criminals are a continued major problem. This development has escalated, and it is now a European phenomenon, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
Are Ministers' Children Above the Law? Expert Questions Justice Minister's Statement
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Are Ministers' Children Above the Law? Expert Questions Justice Minister's Statement

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) states that the son of Minister of Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party) has not committed any crime. An assertion that may constitute undue influence, writes freedom of speech expert Nils Funcke on DN Debatt
Prison Service Warns of Challenges with New Conditional Release Rules
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Prison Service Warns of Challenges with New Conditional Release Rules

The Government wants to already by the turn of the year increase the requirements for conditional release for prison sentenced. But the Prison and Probation Service warns that the agency will not have time
Kristersson's Safety at Risk: Bodyguards' Routes Leaked Online
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Kristersson's Safety at Risk: Bodyguards' Routes Leaked Online

The bodyguards' jogging routes revealed where Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) was, which may have threatened his safety. That information should not exist, says IT security expert David Jacoby
Police to Target Criminals' Cryptocurrency Profits
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Police to Target Criminals' Cryptocurrency Profits

Investigation Launched into Strengthening Landowner Property Rights
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Investigation Launched into Strengthening Landowner Property Rights

The Government believes that the property owner's right to compensation may need to be strengthened, for example when the right to use their forest is restricted in order to protect biological diversity.
Investigator Finds No Need for National Begging Ban in Sweden
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Investigator Finds No Need for National Begging Ban in Sweden

The government's investigator does not see that a national begging ban is needed. The Moderate Party and Sweden Democrats have previously demanded such a ban – and for SD, that line remains
Government Plans AR-15 Hunting Ban with New Firearms Regulations
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Government Plans AR-15 Hunting Ban with New Firearms Regulations

The controversial rifle AR-15 is prohibited for hunting. In two years, all hunters must have handed in their weapons
Government Plans More Electronic Ankle Tag Sentences by 2026
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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
Swedish Justice Minister: System Fails to Protect Women
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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
Sweden and Estonia Sign Agreement to House Prisoners in Estonia
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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.
Government Confirms Economic Crime Authority Will Not Be Closed
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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)
Police Criticized for Lacking Routine in Mohamed Case
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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
Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority
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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.
Government Seeks More Power During Severe Crises Without Riksdag Approval
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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
Penal Reform to Add 16,000 Prison Years Annually in Sweden
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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)
Sweden Increases Oversight on Baltic Sea Shadow Fleet
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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 Considers Ban on Foreign Funding for Religious Groups
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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)
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