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Joint strategy introduced to tackle violence against women

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Joint strategy introduced to tackle violence against women

Tue 14 Apr 2026 10:08 CEST

The government is launching a joint strategy to tackle all violence against women and is emphasizing the importance of support and protection. At the same time, many women's shelters have been forced to close because of tougher legal requirements

Sweden's Hidden Crisis: Unveiling Forced Marriages and Violence

Sweden's Hidden Crisis: Unveiling Forced Marriages and Violence

Wed 5 Mar 2025 13:35 CET

The extent of child and forced marriages in Sweden has not been possible to map. But according to a new report, more can be done to help victims who are often subjected to much violence

Proposal against gang crime criticized: "Not smart"

Proposal against gang crime criticized: "Not smart"

Sun 12 Jan 2025 10:45 CET

The criticism is heavy against the proposals that aim to tackle various stages of crime, for example, murder plans in chats. The government's purpose is to get more convicted for gang crimes, but the proposals are sweeping and make completely everyday things into tools for aiding and abetting, according to the critics

Chief Prosecutor Takes Over Criticized Authority

Chief Prosecutor Takes Over Criticized Authority

Fri 27 Sept 2024 14:03 CEST

Chief Prosecutor Lise Tamm becomes the new Director-General of the Equality Ombudsman.

Investigator: This is how more gang members can be convicted

Investigator: This is how more gang members can be convicted

Mon 23 Sept 2024 13:55 CEST

More who contribute to serious gang crimes should be able to be convicted, proposes the government's investigator. Lise Tamm wants the laws on attempt, preparation, and instigation to be completely rewritten