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Convicted murderer moved from women’s prison after abuse allegations and safety concerns

Convicted murderer moved from women’s prison after abuse allegations and safety concerns

Wed 21 Oct 2026 11:26 CEST

A convicted murderer who was placed in a women’s institution after changing his legal gender is being moved back to a men’s institution, Expressen reports.

More children and young people in the Swedish Prison and Probation Service in 2025

More children and young people in the Swedish Prison and Probation Service in 2025

Wed 3 Jun 2026 09:00 CEST

The pressure on the Swedish Prison and Probation Service remains high, with occupancy rates elevated in both detention centers and prisons - while the number of children and young people continues to increase, according to statistics for 2025.

Sweden to Open First High-Security Prisons for Women

Sweden to Open First High-Security Prisons for Women

Tue 30 Sept 2025 13:06 CEST

The Prison and Probation Service will establish women's places with security class 1 at the institutions Tidaholm and Saltvik, the agency writes in a press release.

Kumla to receive convicted children

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Kumla to receive convicted children

Tue 21 Jan 2025 11:02 CET

Now it is clear which institutions the Prison and Probation Service will proceed with in preparations to receive convicted children and young people. The authority is planning for child and youth departments at a total of eight institutions, of which the high-security institution Kumla is one