Content from the Ministry of Justice
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New act will stop investments in companies by foreign actors that could harm Sweden
Foreign direct investments are hugely important to Sweden’s business sector. At the same time, there are risks associated with foreign actors investing in protected activities. The Government has therefore today decided to refer a proposal to the Council on Legislation for a new act under which investments that involve security risks can be reviewed by a special screening authority and, if necessary, prohibited.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Gunnar Strömmer , Ministry of Defence , Ministry of Justice
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Survey to learn more about Ukrainian citizens’ ability to enter the Swedish labour market
The Government has decided to provide a grant of USD 75 000 to the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) to conduct a survey. The survey targets adult Ukrainian citizens in Sweden who have been registered under the Temporary Protection Directive, and will include questions about their situation in Sweden.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard , Ministry of Justice
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Participation in a terrorist organisation to be a punishable offence
Today, the Government proposed that participation in – and financing participation in – a terrorist organisation should be a punishable offence. This means that Sweden will have a new powerful tool to combat terrorism.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer , Ministry of Justice
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New support for missions abroad in efforts to combat human trafficking
War and displacement bring with them an increased risk of people being exploited in prostitution and human trafficking. Women and children are at particularly high risk when families are separated as a result of war. New international support material has therefore been produced to support Swedish and foreign diplomatic missions in their efforts to combat human trafficking.
Published · Article from Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Justice
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People with visa exemptions to be able to show their original passport
At Thursday’s government meeting, the Government tasked the Swedish Migration Agency with making it easier for people with visa exemptions to show their original passport when applying for a temporary residence and work permit.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard , Mats Persson , Ministry of Education and Research , Ministry of Justice
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Government taking strong action against disinformation and rumour-spreading campaign
Since December 2021, disinformation has been spread concerning Swedish social services taking Muslim children into care without a legal basis. According to the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency, there are no indications that the campaign will cease in the near future. Social services employees are being threatened and, in the worst case scenario, this risks leading to children in Sweden not receiving the social support to which they are entitled. The Government is now taking several measures to counteract the disinformation that is being disseminated.
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Proposal: participation in a terrorist organisation to be a punishable offence
The Government has proposed that participation in – or financing participation in – a terrorist organisation should be a punishable offence. This would further strengthen the criminal law framework to counter the threat posed by terrorism.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer , Ministry of Justice
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Temporary travel restrictions for travellers from China extended
On 26 January, the Swedish Government decided to extend the previously-adopted entry restrictions requiring all travellers from China to be able to present a negative test result for ongoing COVID-19 infection upon arrival in Sweden, regardless of their vaccination status.
Published · Press release from Ministry of Health and Social Affairs , Ministry of Justice
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Freedom of expression and freedom to demonstrate in Sweden
In Sweden, freedom of expression and demonstration are protected by the Constitution. Freedom of expression is one of the foundations of the Swedish state. Freedom of expression, freedom of information, freedom to demonstrate and freedom of assembly are therefore central rights in our democracy. The individual’s right to freedom of religion is also strongly protected by the Constitution.
Published · Article from Ministry of Justice
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JHA: First informal ministerial meeting in Sweden of Presidency of the Council of the EU
On 26–27 January, Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer and Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard will lead the first informal ministerial meeting of the Presidency in Sweden. The agenda includes EU migration policy, the fight against organised crime and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer , Maria Malmer Stenergard , Ministry of Justice
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Action against terrorist material online
The Government decided today to refer a proposal to the Council on Legislation aimed at giving the Swedish Police Authority more effective tools to prevent terrorist content being spread online. The legislative proposal complements an EU regulation in this area.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer , Ministry of Justice
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Key acts and ordinances entering into force in 2022/2023
This compilation contains a selection of the acts and ordinances – both new and amended – that enter into force in the second half of 2022 or in early 2023.
Published · Information material from Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Climate and Enterprise , Ministry of Culture , Ministry of Defence , Ministry of Education and Research , Ministry of Employment , Ministry of Finance , Ministry of Health and Social Affairs , Ministry of Justice , Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure , Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden introduces temporary entry restrictions on travel from China
The Government decided today to introduce temporary entry restrictions on travel from China. This means that travellers from China need to present a negative COVID-19 test result to enter Sweden. The test requirement applies as of 7 January.
Published · Press release from Jakob Forssmed , Ministry of Health and Social Affairs , Ministry of Justice
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Sweden is preparing to introduce travel restrictions requiring a negative COVID-19 test for entry to Sweden from China
The lifting of exit restrictions from China, combined with the increased and widespread spread of COVID-19 in the country, has raised the question of introducing entry restrictions, including in Europe. Sweden is now preparing to introduce certain such restrictions requiring a negative COVID-19 test. Travellers from China need to be prepared for decisions being taken at short notice.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer , Jakob Forssmed , Ministry of Health and Social Affairs , Ministry of Justice
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Constitutional amendment offers greater possibilities to combat terrorism
A constitutional amendment that enters into force on 1 January 2023 will allow limitations on freedom of association for groups engaged in terrorism. This means that Sweden will be able to combat terrorism in new and broader ways.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer , Ministry of Justice
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Work on residence and work permit withdrawal strengthened
The Government has today decided that the Swedish Migration Agency will take measures to strengthen work on residence and work permit withdrawal. The aim is to ensure that the system of regulated immigration is not abused.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard , Ministry of Justice
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Virginity testing, virginity certification and hymen reconstruction surgery to be criminalised
The Government is stepping up its efforts to combat honour-related violence and oppression, and has therefore commissioned an ongoing inquiry to draft proposals for legislation to criminalise virginity testing, virginity certification and hymen reconstruction surgery.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer , Ministry of Justice
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Reintroduced temporary internal border controls
The Government has decided to prolong border controls at Sweden’s internal borders from 12 November 2022 to 11 May 2023. The decision is based on the Government’s assessment that there is a serious threat to public order and internal security in Sweden. The current decision on internal border controls expires at midnight tonight.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer , Ministry of Justice
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Key acts and ordinances entering into force around the second half of 2022
This compilation contains a selection of acts and ordinances – both new and amended – that enter into force in mid-2022.
Published · Information material from Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Climate and Enterprise , Ministry of Culture , Ministry of Defence , Ministry of Education and Research , Ministry of Employment , Ministry of Finance , Ministry of Health and Social Affairs , Ministry of Justice , Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure , Prime Minister's Office
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Swedish Government Offices Yearbook 2021
How many people work at the Government Offices? What was the central government budget like last year? How many acts and ordinances were issued last year? The answer to these and other questions can be found in the Swedish Government Offices Yearbook 2021.
Published · Information material from Government Offices , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Climate and Enterprise , Ministry of Culture , Ministry of Defence , Ministry of Education and Research , Ministry of Employment , Ministry of Finance , Ministry of Health and Social Affairs , Ministry of Justice , Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure , Prime Minister's Office