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Eight prisons to accept minors from July as Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 13

Eight prisons to accept minors from July as Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 13

Thu 19 Feb 2026 08:57 CET

Now the government and the SD are taking the next step regarding the criticized youth prisons. As early as July, the Rosersberg, Kumla and Sagsjön prisons will be able to accept children from the age of 13

Bill: It will be a criminal offense to escape

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Bill: It will be a criminal offense to escape

Thu 18 Dec 2025 08:32 CET

The government and the SD propose that escaping from prisons and youth homes should be punishable by up to two years in prison.

"Final deal" with criminals who cannot be deported

"Final deal" with criminals who cannot be deported

Thu 4 Dec 2025 13:23 CET

The conditions will become tougher for foreign citizens who have committed crimes but cannot be deported. Now this group is finally finished once and for all, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)