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Bill: It will be a criminal offense to escape
The government and the SD propose that escaping from prisons and youth homes should be punishable by up to two years in prison.
Swedish politics
Researchers: Chat GPT better than criminal policy
Politicians will not succeed in breaking up the gangs with today's one-sided focus. Criminologist David Sausdal says this after a meeting between all parliamentary parties. Chat GPT unfortunately gives much better suggestions than Swedish criminal policy.
Swedish politics
The parties disagree on how to stop the gangs
The parties agree that the gangs should be stopped – but not about the way to get there. This is clear after a meeting between Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) and representatives of the other parliamentary parties. - We have not received any answers, says Teresa Carvalho, the Social Democrats' legal policy spokesperson.
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SD: Gang criminals should be imprisoned or deported
The Sweden Democrats want anyone convicted of participating in criminal networks to be sentenced to life imprisonment. In addition, anyone with foreign citizenship should be deported.
Crime
Eavesdropping on encrypted apps postponed
A bill that would give police the ability to intercept encrypted apps has been postponed after political opposition and warnings from the Armed Forces, reports Dagens Nyheter.
Sweden
Heavy pressure on referees: Don't prevent sending-offs
Do not prevent the deportation of criminals, urge powerful countries in Europe – including Sweden. They now want to see changes made to the European Convention on Human Rights.
World
Currents in the EU: Fight youth violence as if it were terror
The EU must act against organized crime in the same way as against terrorists, urges Sweden in a push against the recruitment of young people online.
World
Child bombing suspects on the rise: Failure
The number of children under 15 suspected of bombings has almost tripled compared to last year. A terrible development and a huge failure, says Teresa Carvalho, the Social Democrats' legal policy spokesperson, to Sveriges Radio Ekot.
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S wants to enter into a ten-year pact with M against the gangs
S leader Magdalena Andersson wants to enter into a ten-year pact with the Moderates against gang crime. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M) counters by inviting all eight parties to "talks about necessary reforms."
Swedish politics
UN criticism of Sweden's visitation zones
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is strongly criticizing Sweden for the so-called safety zones, where the police are temporarily allowed to search people without specific suspicion of a crime.
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Want to be able to take the citizenship of gang leaders
The government is now taking the next step to revoke the citizenship of gang criminals. It is proposed that anyone convicted of a crime that seriously harms Sweden's "vital interests" could lose their Swedish citizenship.
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M: Increase the maximum sentence for gang recruiters
"The Moderates want to increase the maximum sentence for those who recruit children into criminal gangs. I note that the situation has worsened," says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer to Expressen.
Swedish politics
Strömmer disappointed: Authorities must share more info
Now the secrecy between the authorities is being torn down and in most cases they will be free to share information with each other to prevent and stop crime, fraud and errors. But the government is disappointed that there has not been more momentum after a first step in the spring.
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Anger at Nazi march: "Disgusting views"
Several politicians are reacting strongly to Saturday night's Nazi demonstration in central Stockholm. "These are completely despicable views," says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) in a comment to TT.
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Government: Police should be allowed to monitor with AI
Criminals will be hunted down using facial recognition via AI surveillance. The government is moving forward with the controversial bill that could threaten personal privacy.
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The government wants to tighten control of care workers
The government wants to give municipalities increased opportunities to check criminal records, among other things, when hiring in areas such as healthcare and social care.
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Surveillance or protection? This is “chat control”
Is it a step towards indiscriminate mass surveillance – or a powerful blow against all child abuse material online? This is “chat control” – a bill that has divided politicians in Sweden and the EU and ultimately led to a compromise.
World
Lawyers can be regulated in gang cases
It is proposed that the bar association be regulated in larger cases, such as gang trials. A rule that a lawyer must have worked for at least five years could be written into law.
Crime
Flocks to Norrköping after the bombings
After the weekend's bombings, Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) will visit Norrköping on Tuesday, accompanied by the Social Democrats' legal policy spokesperson Teresa Carvalho, who is from the city.
Swedish politics
Man detained after extradition: "Comprehensive investigation"
A man has been detained on probable cause on suspicion of a particularly serious drug offense after being extradited from Morocco to Sweden. It is an extensive investigation, says Public Prosecutor Sharareh Ghavam Nejad.
Crime
Parties agree: Take action against child sex dolls
The government is urged to take measures to stop the sale of so-called child sex dolls.
Swedish politics
Wanted Swede extradited by Morocco
A Swedish citizen suspected of a particularly serious drug offense is extradited by Morocco to Sweden.
Sweden
Strömmer does not want to comment on AI programs
Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) does not want to comment further on the information that the Swedish police are collaborating with the controversial AI company Palantir.
Swedish politics
The government presents new law against gang crime
The government is proposing increased criminal liability for various pre-crime stages. This will make it easier to reach gang leaders and make it more difficult to recruit children.
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