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Fredrik Kärrholm (M)
What Fredrik Kärrholm has said in the chamber of the Swedish Riksdag, debate by debate. The lines under each debate sum up a speech; they are written and translated by AI in advance and may contain errors, so check against the speech.
Kammarkoll has the Riksdag's speeches from 26 September 2022 onwards; older debates are not included.
Human rights, rule of law, economy and crime debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the current government has solved the serious crime problems that arose during the previous government. Asks whether the Social Democrats have reconsidered their position on abolishing the volume discount for crime. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government's work has saved lives and reduced shootings. However, wants more police, expanded powers, harsher sentencing, and the abolition of quantity discounts to combat remaining crime. Read the speech
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- Argues that the current policy has led to reduced crime, including fewer thefts and burglaries. Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for having voted against all proposals that have contributed to this development. Read the speech
New criminal sanction system: SD and M want no quantity discounts
- Argues that the Social Democrats' objections are nonsense and that they actually want to retain the volume discounts. Criticizes the speaker for spreading lies about feasibility and costs. Read the speech
- Argues that the opponent is spreading falsehoods about the implementation of the proposal. Argues that criminals are responsible for their actions and that crime victims deserve redress. Wants to abolish bulk discounts and settle the defensive criminal law. Read the speech
- Argues that the current criminal law is insufficient and that the government's reform is necessary to provide redress for crime victims and protect society. Criticizes the Social Democrats' opposition as ideological and argues that the reform, which removes multi-offense discounts and the presumption against imprisonment, is a historical correction. Read the speech
- Argues that the reform means that a mathematical model for volume discounts is no longer used. Explains that every offense shall be counted and added as a general rule and asks if the metaphor "volume discount" is therefore no longer accurate. Read the speech
- Persists in that volume discounts are abolished because the current rules are deeply unfair and lead to too lenient punishments for dangerous offenders. Argues that the reform is of historical importance for solving serious crime problems. Read the speech
Paid police education to improve recruitment and student loans
- Argues that there is a major problem with serious organized crime and that more good police officers are needed. Asks if the Social Democrats consider the requirements in the security screenings for police training to be too high given the events in Botkyrka. Read the speech
- Argues that a paid police education is important to attract the best applicants and increase the number of police officers. Points out that the security screening is a relevant barrier to admission to the education. Read the speech
- Proposes approval of the proposal for a paid police training. Argues that the student loan write-off is a wise measure that attracts competent applicants and rewards perseverance in the profession. Emphasizes that the reform strengthens the position of the police profession and increases safety for the citizens. Read the speech
Online crime recruitment: proposal for faster tools and laws
- Welcomes that the Social Democrats vote for the proposal that the police shall be able to take down recruitment advertisements. Asks how the offensive against crime shall continue given that the party locally and in coalition parties shows resistance. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy reverses the development and pushes back the gangs. Criticizes that the opposition focuses on economic redistribution instead of seeing crime as a cultural problem. Argues that cuts are occurring in Social Democratic-led municipalities. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy has reduced shootings and weakened gangs by locking up criminals and investing in preventive work. Supports the proposal as it hinders digital recruitment and protects young people from being exploited. Read the speech
Procedural law and criminal policy: SD, S, and M debate
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for spreading lies and untruths. Argues that the government is implementing a shift in perspective towards crime victims and public safety as well as that the issues will be investigated and addressed. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has achieved a historic delivery within crime policy. Highlights improvements in prosecution, international cooperation, and prescription legislation and asks which of these measures the member believes should be deprioritized. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's policy is effective and has led to a positive trend in reduced gang violence. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of all motion proposals. Read the speech
Secret measures for children under 15 committing crimes
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats during their time allowed gang violence and children's involvement in crime to escalate. Argues that the government is making major investments in schools and social services as well as lowering taxes to make Sweden richer and safer. Read the speech
- Criticizes the previous claims as astonishing exaggerations and lies. Argues that the government has implemented almost all measures in the Tidö Agreement and is carrying out effective crime prevention work through investments in school and social services. Read the speech
- Argues that new legislation on secret and preventive coercive measures against children under 15 is necessary to combat organized crime. Also wants the police to be able to detain children longer after interrogation and motions for approval of the bill. Read the speech
International enforcement of criminal sentences and deportation
- Criticizes that offenders have previously been able to deny transfer abroad and argues that this is an unreasonable arrangement. Wants foreigners to serve their sentences in their home countries in order to relieve the Prison and Probation Service. Argues that increased incarceration and deportations prevent new recruitment to criminal networks. Read the speech
Protection for public employees against violence and harassment
- Argues that criminals challenge the state's power through dominance behavior and insults. Proposes introducing the crime of insult against a public official as well as toughening penalties for violence and threats against public officials and their relatives. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Centre Party for not having cooperated with the government during the legislative process. Asks if it was wise of the Centre Party to choose to stand outside the cooperation instead of influencing constructively. Read the speech
- Argues that there is potential for improvement in the legislation. Emphasizes the importance of continued constructive dialogue and development of the legislation during the next parliamentary term. Read the speech
- Argues that the problem is due to individuals' values and free will rather than structures. Wants to tighten criminal law and give the police powerful powers to stop criminals' dominance behavior. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislation gives the police the opportunity to intervene when democracy is challenged and has an important symbolic value. Wants a powerful social crime-preventive policy combined with a police force with powerful powers. Read the speech
Restraining orders for vulnerable persons: S, C, and M views
- Argues that the new legislation constitutes a comprehensive reform package that provides better and more reality-based protection for vulnerable persons. Proposes that restraining orders should be issued as a rule after serious crimes in close relationships and that the penalties for violations be increased. Read the speech
- Welcomes a substantive debate with constructive proposals for improvement. Argues that the legislation has developed gradually and that the current legislative change is not perfect. Appreciates the problematization regarding liberty-restricting measures without a conviction. Read the speech
- Argues that the current contact prohibition gives women greater freedom based on police experiences. Welcomes extended contact prohibitions that can apply to an entire municipality and emphasizes that further reforms can be developed through the constructive cooperation within the government base. Read the speech
Secret coercive measures 2023: police tools and reporting
- Criticizes the previous speaker's description of reality as absurd and objectively incorrect. Argues that the government's strategy is extensive and requests a more accurate description of the facts as well as a clarification of which tools are intended. Read the speech
- Corrects the member and argues that the government is doing a lot to break the recruitment through, among other things, expanded parental support programs and a new social services act. Criticizes the member for being biased and for presenting direct falsehoods about the government's work. Read the speech
- Argues that expanded powers for secret coercive measures are significant for combating serious crime and preventing new recruitment. Claims that the use of these measures needs to increase and calls for approval of the justice committee's proposal. Read the speech
Government priorities: tax cuts, coastal protection and healthcare
- Asks what opportunities and ideas the minister sees for preventatively limiting the occurrence of dangerous dogs. Points out that high-risk breeds have become more common and led to more serious injuries and deaths. Read the speech
Sweden-Finland police cooperation in Tornedalen region
- Argues that the government has done a lot for the police through increased funding, more coercive measures, and higher wages. Emphasizes that the operational cooperation with Finland is crucial for combating cross-border crime and the internal security threat. Read the speech
Healthcare, crime, energy and infrastructure debate in Riksdag
- Highlights the new forfeiture legislation which gives the police better opportunities to seize luxury items from serious criminals. Asks the Minister for Justice if the government has an estimate of how often the legislation can be used or what effect it is expected to have. Read the speech
New forfeiture legislation to combat organized crime
- Argues that the simplified forfeiture legislation gives the police better conditions by no longer requiring proof of a specific crime. Emphasizes that the law effectively chokes the criminal economy and reduces the attractiveness of crime. Read the speech
- Refers to the Minister for Justice's answer to the question asked. Criticizes the Green Party's previous policy which caused the gang crime and questions their genuine commitment to the issue. Read the speech
- Wants to vote for one of the largest reforms in the field of criminal law. Argues that the legislation provides powerful tools to combat serious organized crime and trusts that the Minister for Justice will handle any necessary adjustments. Read the speech
Preventive measures for serious crimes: SD, V, and M debate
- Argues that expanded preventive measures are necessary to avert serious crimes and save lives. Votes in favor of the bill as the existing measures have already shown effect and the proposal is well-balanced. Read the speech
Crime prevention: funding cuts, migration and social exclusion
- Argues that the government's strategy is correct because it contains an important root cause analysis of crime. Criticizes the previous government's program for lacking such an analysis and asks for the Socialdemokraternas analysis of the root causes of crime. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opposing party does not give straight answers on the causes of crime. Argues that migration has caused exclusion and reduced social stability, and that crime is ultimately explained by the individual's morality. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's strategy is positive as it contains a clear causal analysis. Criticizes that crime is often incorrectly attributed to socioeconomic factors and instead emphasizes the individual's morality, upbringing, and self-control. Read the speech
Detentions of security risks: tools for police and surveillance
- Argues that the proposed powers are reasonable and necessary in order to be able to quickly locate wanted persons. Wants to give the police the right to locate wanted persons and foreigners who pose a serious security risk. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats have caused a political failure where wanted persons are not found. Argues that the problems during their period in power became worse and that current decisions rectify this. Read the speech
- Argues that the terror threat is due to violence-promoting Islamists. Claims that the government is now solving the shortage of space in correctional facilities through expansion and leasing, as well as that they are introducing a social preventive strategy after previous failures. Read the speech
National strategy against organized crime: SD, M, and MP views
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- Criticizes that the Social Democrats have prioritized a skateboard park over the school in Malmö. Argues that crime is due to culture and criminal gang culture rather than socioeconomic factors. Asks about the effect of the previous 64-point program. Read the speech
- Argues that crime is rooted in individual values and requires a systemic shift with harsher penalties. Suggests that the government should abolish the youth discount for those over 18, introduce double penalties for gang criminals, and expand the possibilities for foreign prison places. Read the speech
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- Advocates for imprisoning serious offenders for significantly longer. Argues that stricter penalties for imprisoning offenders for longer periods will prevent both human trafficking and fraud against the elderly. Read the speech
- Argues that the Green Party's policy has caused today's crime problems by creating exclusion and social disorganization. Claims that double-layering is a necessity to protect society against individuals who are deeply involved in criminal networks. Read the speech
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- Advocates that persons with foreign citizenship serve their sentences in their home countries followed by deportation. Argues that Swedish citizens can serve sentences in foreign prison locations to save money and offer cognitive behavioral therapy. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Left Party's proposal as a utopia. Argues that the lack of space in the criminal justice system is due to previous governments' lack of expansion, which makes renting foreign prison cells necessary. Read the speech
Secret coercive measures 2022: privacy vs. state needs
Ban on transporting persons without ID to Sweden debated
- Argues that the law is necessary and reasonable so that the government can take swift, intrusive measures in the event of a serious threat to order or security. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's goal is to avoid having to use the authority. Explains that the measures aim to reduce immigration and that the law may be a necessary but negative consequence in certain situations. Read the speech
- Argues that the laws do not lead to immediate consequences in practice. Explains that the laws give the government the possibility to make decisions in extreme situations, where all aspects that have been discussed will be taken into account. Read the speech
- Criticizes the opponent's lack of grounding in reality and misconceptions about the government. Argues that the proposal is an emergency measure and criticizes the left for wanting to put Sweden in a situation where legislation must be rushed through. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislation has been prepared according to all rules and that there is plenty of time for review. Welcomes faster legislative processes and that the law enables necessary decisions in the event of uncontrolled immigration that threatens order and security. Read the speech
Preventive stay-away orders to combat gang crime
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats, during their time in power, have allowed gang criminals to occupy public places and create insecurity. Argues that the situation has escalated to a state of barbarism where children are attracted to criminality. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the opponent lacks self-criticism and that their report work is a media charade. Argues that they do not contribute with constructive proposals but only suggest classic social democratic policy in the form of more subsidies. Read the speech
- Wants to introduce preventive stay-away orders to regain control over public places and re-establish law and order. Argues that the legislation is legally sound and effective by allowing the police to remove or detain offenders. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislation will work in practice and answers the question regarding practical application by pointing out that the Swedish Police Authority can convey sufficient information for the prosecutor's decision. Read the speech
- Argues that the legislation is very significant for combating gang crime. Expresses confidence that the law will be effective in practice and is open to the Prosecution Authority proposing changes to increase the number of decisions. Read the speech
Police Authority shoplifting handling and Riksrevisionen report
- Criticizes that the police have not effectively handled volume crimes despite increased funding and argues that resources have been distributed incorrectly by the organization growing more at the top than in local police areas. Argues that the government is now analyzing resource management to increase staffing in core operations. Read the speech
Expanded police powers in border areas to combat crime
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats for eight years allowed theft, illegal immigration, and weapons smuggling to continue. Argues that the government is now presenting a sharpened proposition after the Social Democrats only achieved an investigation. Read the speech
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- Argues that expanded powers for the police, the Coast Guard, and the Swedish Customs Service are necessary to protect the borders. Wants the authorities to be given tools to control immigration, prevent crime, and use camera surveillance. Read the speech
Measures for children suspected of crimes: age and drug tests
- Criticizes the opponent's rhetoric as meaningless and unconstructive. Argues that the Social Democrats have been inconsistent in their handling of dangerous young people and asks which young people they actually want to lock up. Read the speech
- Notes that the opponent did not answer the question and has an incorrect description of reality. Argues that the opponent incorrectly blames the Moderaterna for views that the party does not hold. Read the speech
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Police strengthening: M, S, and SD debate crime measures
- Argues that the police have serious deficiencies in the investigative organization and understaffing and strongly advocates for harsher penalties for serious weapons offenses. Wants the police to free up resources for core activities and motions that the committee's proposal be approved. Read the speech
- Argues that murder should, as a rule, always lead to life imprisonment. Claims that harsher sentences for crimes in criminal environments are reasonable because gang crime is a threat to the system and challenges the state's power. Read the speech
- Argues that there is no contradiction between effective police work, more prosecutions and stricter penalties. Claims that the proposed sentence increases are proportionate, just and necessary to meet society's protection needs against system-threatening crimes. Read the speech
Young offenders: sentencing, youth prisons and school funding
- Notes that the government is working purposefully to prevent crime through the Tidö Agreement. Wants to investigate completely abolishing the sentence reduction for young minors, consider lowering the age of criminal responsibility, and strengthen crime prevention work through coordinated efforts. Read the speech
Violent crime: victim redress, harsher penalties and laws
- Argues that the government is shifting focus to the crime victim's right to redress. Wants to improve protection at sheltered housing, strengthen restraining orders, toughen penalties and criminalize innocence checks. Read the speech
Procedural law changes for crime and witness protection
- Argues that procedural law needs to be changed to combat serious organized crime. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal and rejection of all motion proposals as extensive investigations and legislative changes are already underway. Read the speech
Secret coercive measures for crime and digital surveillance
- Argues that secret coercive measures are a necessary and expedient instrument for combating system-threatening organized crime. Emphasizes that these measures have provided a real benefit and suggests that the writing be added to the records. Read the speech
Labor immigration, aid, climate policy and crime debate
- Criticizes the current criminal law for being based on radical ideas that harm the safety of citizens. Argues that a complete and thorough review of the criminal legislation is needed and asks for the timeline for this. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that the current crime is due to a naive treatment ideology and requires a complete overhaul of criminal law. Wants to increase the number of prison places by expanding the correctional services and renting places abroad to combat crime cost-effectively. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.