Swedish Government Proposes Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility to 13 for Serious Crimes
Sweden plans to temporarily lower criminal responsibility to age 13 for serious crimes, sparking both support and strong criticism.
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Sweden Sees New Legal Actions in Sexual Assault Cases Highlighting Law Changes and Repeat Offenses
Recent Swedish sexual assault cases illustrate the use of new law allowing prosecution of vulnerable teenagers' abuse and spotlight a repeat offender's brutal crime.
Debate Intensifies in Sweden Over Legal Gender and Transgender Inmates Following Violent Crimes
Violent crimes involving transgender individuals in Sweden have ignited debate over legal gender laws, inmate placements, and community safety.
Swedish Government Launches Sweeping Criminal Law Reform Increasing Penalties for 50 Crimes
The Swedish government is introducing its largest criminal law reform in modern times, increasing penalties for about fifty crimes to better protect victims and society.
Rising Juvenile Crime in Sweden Sparks Debate on Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age
Sweden sees a rise in serious juvenile crimes and debates lowering the age of criminal responsibility amidst growing gang recruitment of young children.
Sweden Democrats Propose Criminalizing Gang Membership with Deportations and Life Imprisonment
Sweden Democrats propose new laws to criminalize gang membership, enabling deportation and life imprisonment to combat organized crime.
Police Officer Convicted After Reckless Pursuit of 15-Year-Old on Modified Moped
A police officer was convicted for reckless driving and causing injury during a chase of a 15-year-old on a modified moped in Falkenberg.
26-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Murdering Ambulance Worker Helena Löfgren
Liam Hast was sentenced to 18 years for murdering ambulance worker Helena Löfgren in Harmånger, raising urgent debates about emergency personnel safety in Sweden.
Swedish Justice Minister Proposes Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility Amidst Debate
Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer proposes lowering the age of criminal responsibility for serious crimes from 15 to 13, igniting debate on rights and resources in Sweden.
Court Convictions Confirm Life Sentences in 2023 Stockholm Murders of Teenagers Layth and Mohamed
Swedish courts uphold and expand life sentences tied to the 2023 gruesome murders of Stockholm teenagers Layth and Mohamed, linked to gang-related violence.
Sweden Cracks Down on Sex Buyers and Pledges Harsher Penalties for Child Sexual Crimes
Swedish police arrest 100 sex buyers in Stockholm while the justice minister pushes for tougher penalties on child sexual offenses, including potential life sentences for repeat offenders.
Sweden Tightens Deportation Laws Amid Somali Outrage Over Criminal Returns
Sweden plans new laws to ease deportation of criminals, sparking Somali outrage over receiving convicted offenders amid concerns about corruption and public safety.
Moderaterna Proposes Measures to Limit Profits from Criminal Gangsterrap
Moderaterna proposes new measures to limit profits from gangsterrap by convicts to support crime victims.
Criticism Grows Over Government Youth Crime Policies
Juno Blom criticizes punitive youth crime measures, advocating for early intervention instead.