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Strömmer: Police Must Patrol More Digitally
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Strömmer: Police Must Patrol More Digitally

The police must do more to protect young people from gang crime, the government believes. One method is to "patrol" digitally
Gunnar Strömmer (M) wants to see a law change regarding summons
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Gunnar Strömmer (M) wants to see a law change regarding summons

It will be impossible to evade justice, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) according to P4 Halland. This after the channel's investigation into how easily suspected perpetrators dodge the police's summons
Financial Intelligence Centre to be Established
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Financial Intelligence Centre to be Established

Tiktok about the video: Don't want it to spread
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Tiktok about the video: Don't want it to spread

A film clip that is said to show a fatal shooting in Norrköping is spreading on social media despite tech companies promising to remove gang-related content. Our focus is to ensure that this video does not exist with us, says Lukazs Lindell, communications manager for Tiktok in the Nordic region
New steps to take luxury goods from criminals
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New steps to take luxury goods from criminals

The Government is taking new steps to seize luxury items from gang criminals. It may be up to them to prove that the asset does not come from crime
Proposal: Should be allowed to secretly intercept children at home
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Proposal: Should be allowed to secretly intercept children at home

The police should be allowed to use secret coercive measures against children under 15 years old, proposes the government's investigator. Wiretapping and surveillance should be possible in cases of suspected crimes such as murder, serious weapons offenses and terrorist offenses
The Doctors' Hope in the Dismemberment Case: "Don't Want to Speculate"
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The Doctors' Hope in the Dismemberment Case: "Don't Want to Speculate"

A new documentary revives the debate about the doctors who were accused of the murder of Catrine da Costa 40 years ago. Can the men – who had their lives ruined by the accusation – finally get redress? Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) could initiate a unique compensation from the government
All set - Sweden joins EU's prosecutor cooperation
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All set - Sweden joins EU's prosecutor cooperation

Now Sweden's first EPPO prosecutor has been appointed and thus everything is clear for the EU's prosecutor cooperation to become fully operational in Sweden after the turn of the year.
"Passive and tame" – dispute over consent for minors
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"Passive and tame" – dispute over consent for minors

Sweden and six other countries are protesting when the EU Council of Ministers is to agree on its view on rules concerning the fight against sexual abuse of children. Too passive and tame, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
New no to "chat control"
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New no to "chat control"

The EU member states are still divided over the EU Commission's controversial proposal to combat child abuse material online.
Bulgaria and Romania fully into Schengen
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Bulgaria and Romania fully into Schengen

Report: Several deficiencies within the Security Service
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Report: Several deficiencies within the Security Service

There are several efficiency shortcomings in the Security Service's operations. The government is recommended to monitor the operations more closely
Want to Check Foreign Connection for Security Jobs
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Want to Check Foreign Connection for Security Jobs

The rules for security clearance need to be clarified, according to the government's investigator. Among other things, connections to foreign countries should be taken into account
Dissatisfaction after ministerial meeting with Tiktok and Meta
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Dissatisfaction after ministerial meeting with Tiktok and Meta

Nordic politicians want to stop gangs' recruitment of young people on social media and have had several meetings with the major tech companies – which promise to do "everything they can" to remove the material. I miss more concrete action, says Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard Thomsen
Gunnar Strömmer to Ministerial Meeting in Copenhagen
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Gunnar Strömmer to Ministerial Meeting in Copenhagen

Proposal: Abolish Permits for Camera Surveillance
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Proposal: Abolish Permits for Camera Surveillance

It should no longer be required to obtain a permit for camera surveillance, proposes the Tidö parties in a new legislative proposal. It should also become easier for the police to monitor more areas – including locations where no risk of crime is seen
Discussions with several countries about rented prison places
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Discussions with several countries about rented prison places

The Government is holding talks with Estonia about renting prison places there. But the question has also been discussed with several other countries, reports Swedish Radio
Sweden may send prisoners to Estonia
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Sweden may send prisoners to Estonia

The Government is holding talks with Estonia about renting prison spaces there, reports SR Ekot.
Crime victims to receive better support: "Gaps in support"
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Crime victims to receive better support: "Gaps in support"

The Government has decided on two measures to strengthen support for witnesses and victims of crime. There are significant differences in victim support depending on where in the country you are, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) at a press conference
Color attack on Russian embassy in Stockholm
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Color attack on Russian embassy in Stockholm

The Russian Embassy in Stockholm was subjected to a color attack from a drone on Friday morning. This after the Swedish Embassy in Moscow was vandalized on Thursday
Explosion in residential building in central Stockholm
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Explosion in residential building in central Stockholm

The police are searching for one or more perpetrators after an explosion in a stairwell on Kungsholmen in central Stockholm.
More people to be forced to provide information to the police
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More people to be forced to provide information to the police

More authorities will be forced to share information with the police. This applies to municipalities, regions, schools and a number of government agencies
Criminals hiding in Dubai can be extradited
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Criminals hiding in Dubai can be extradited

The United Arab Emirates is pointed out as a popular destination for criminals who want to avoid Swedish police. But now the country is signing an agreement with Sweden on extradition and legal assistance in criminal cases
The Government appoints new Chancellor of Justice
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The Government appoints new Chancellor of Justice

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