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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

Harsh criticism of proposal for indeterminate sentence
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Harsh criticism of proposal for indeterminate sentence

Despite high risk of relapse, the Nytorgsman was released on parole and is suspected of rape again. The day before the news broke, the deadline for the proposal for imprisonment for an indefinite period to protect society from dangerous repeat offenders expired
Rules for Divorces to be Reviewed
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Rules for Divorces to be Reviewed

The requirement for reflection time in divorces should be reviewed, according to the government. Today, a violent spouse can delay a divorce by saying no
First Gang Seizures: Mercedes, Motorcycles, and Cash
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First Gang Seizures: Mercedes, Motorcycles, and Cash

The police have rapidly started using the new forfeiture law, which allows for the seizure of items suspected to come from crimes. The Gothenburg police's first seizure was a car worth around 300,000 kronor
Prisons should be built faster with new rules
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Prisons should be built faster with new rules

The Government is open to relaxing building permit regulations to enable the construction of new prisons faster. The construction time is estimated to be reduced by several years
Now the police can seize the gangs' assets
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Now the police can seize the gangs' assets

From and including Friday, the police will be able to seize items from criminals, even if they are not linked to specific crimes. It's about watches and cars, things that are used for recruitment into gang criminality, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
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