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Pontus Andersson Garpvall (SD)
What Pontus Andersson Garpvall 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
- Criticizes clan voting, mobilization in mosques and disinformation that harms Swedish democracy. Argues that only Swedish citizens should have the right to vote in all elections and emphasizes the importance of preserving Swedish culture and Western civilization. Read the speech
Online crime recruitment: proposal for faster tools and laws
- Argues that the recruitment of children into serious crime has moved to digital services. Wants to break this development with immediate measures and motions for approval of the justice committee's proposal. Read the speech
Double penalties for criminal networks and stricter sentencing
- Argues that Sweden needs stricter punishments to create a safer society. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal on double sentences for gang criminals and tightened sentencing scales. Read the speech
- Argues that questions about the party leader's private gathering do not belong in the debate. Wants to toughen penalties and introduce double penalties to deal with gang crime. Read the speech
- Wants to enact laws that ensure gang criminals are punished more severely. Criticizes the Left Party for not being prepared to act against security threats, despite the party having such individuals on its lists. Read the speech
- Argues that gang crime is more of a threat to the system than other forms of crime. Therefore wants long sentences to keep these individuals off the streets and create a calmer situation in Sweden. Read the speech
- Want to toughen more punishments than what has been done so far. Means that Sweden will become a safer country when crime decreases, but that there is much more to do. Read the speech
- Agrees that child pornography crimes are one of the absolute worst crimes. Argues that too few are convicted when the crimes are eventually discovered. Read the speech
- Notes that changes have been made regarding crime provocation and register extracts. Suggests that Sweden could consider a child ban similar to the one in Denmark and emphasizes the importance of the police being given tools to find perpetrators. Read the speech
- Argues that the left side creates division by focusing on internal conflicts such as feminism and Black Lives Matter. Instead, wants the nation to unite under a common banner where everyone gets the same opportunities. Read the speech
- Argues that the left creates a distorted image of reality by amplifying conflicts. Criticizes left-wing parties for creating problems that do not exist in order to win trust from groups by making them feel oppressed. Read the speech
Temporary prison sentences in Estonia due to lack of space
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats have changed their stance from having called the proposal expensive and unrealistic to now supporting it. Argues that the party has opposed solutions to the capacity shortage for several years. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is a necessary temporary solution to avoid prisoners being released without an electronic tag. Claims that the prison expansion is in full swing and that decisions on thousands of new prison places have been made. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal is a necessary temporary solution to handle the acute shortage of space. Criticizes the previous government for not acting in time and argues that the increased crime is due to an irresponsible migration policy. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden can sign agreements with other countries if Estonia terminates the agreement. Is prepared to accept lower prison standards abroad to ensure that convicted persons are incarcerated rather than being released without an ankle monitor. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the Estonians' right to decide their own policy. If the agreement with Estonia were to be torn up, there are endless possibilities to get new agreements with other countries. Read the speech
Court process: SD, V, and M debate early interrogations
- Supports the government's proposal to strengthen legal certainty and the efficiency of the judicial process. Argues that the use of early interrogations and recordings reduces the strain on witnesses and crime victims while simultaneously strengthening the evidence. Also wants to introduce stronger confidentiality for information regarding coercive measures. Read the speech
Prison expansion and crime prevention debate in Riksdag
- Criticizes the slow pace in the expansion of prison places and argues that the state must protect its inhabitants by locking up more criminals for longer periods. Read the speech
Criminal law: gang crime, penalties and age of responsibility
- Proposes rejection of all motion proposals. Argues that incarceration works to reduce violence and proposes draconian sentencing reforms as well as criminalization of gang membership. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government has implemented significant sentencing increases and that more will follow. Points out that from tomorrow, the police can work with methods to identify and provoke crimes in order to reach pedophiles. Read the speech
Crime policy: SD wants lower age of responsibility and rape penalties
- Criticizes that the focus has remained on the perpetrator's rehabilitation for too long instead of the crime victim's restitution. Proposes lowering the age of criminal responsibility, abolishing the youth discount, increasing the maximum penalty for rape and letting the state pay out damages directly to the crime victim. Read the speech
Secret coercive measures 2024: SD wants expanded wiretapping
- Argues that the use of secret coercive measures has increased as a consequence of the increased organized crime. Emphasizes that expanded possibilities, such as preventive wiretapping and wiretapping of children, have contributed to a calmer situation in Sweden. Read the speech
Economy, school, and labor market policy debate in Riksdag
- Argues that the school is affected by anti-democratic ideologies and political Islamism. Demands concrete measures to stop such influence and ensure that mobilization linked to the Palestine movement does not lead to antisemitism or hate. Read the speech
Criminal liability for attempted and preparatory acts expanded
- Argues that the bill is a step towards a zero vision for sexual offenses against children. Explains that one can now be convicted of attempted sexual offense against a child even if the child is fictitious and moves for approval of the bill. Read the speech
Electricity prices, housing, crime and migration policy
- Argues that their bill has led to a successive reduction of fatal gun violence in Sweden. Asks which measures have been the most important in achieving the improved situation. Read the speech
Procedural law and criminal policy: SD, S, and M debate
- Argues that the government has shown credibility, determination, and delivery by implementing important procedural law reforms. Claims that their policy has reduced gross violence and improved Sweden's economic situation. Read the speech
Extended register checks for municipal employment proposals
- Argues that poor controls have led to serious crimes against the elderly and people with disabilities. Welcomes the expanded register checks as a long-awaited step to protect vulnerable groups and motions for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Young offenders: SD wants age 13, M wants youth prisons
- Argues that the government's and the Sweden Democrats' reforms reduce serious crime. Wants to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years for serious crimes in order to imprison dangerous individuals and create justice. Criticizes the opposition's crime policy. Read the speech
- Argues that children who commit serious crimes must take responsibility. Wants to lower the age of criminal responsibility to follow the voters' will rather than the opinions of the referral bodies. Read the speech
- Argues that the current policy is yielding results as shootings have decreased. Wants young people who have taken someone's life to be punished and not go unpunished. Criticizes previous social crime policy which has not worked. Read the speech
- Argues that violent crime is decreasing significantly in Sweden. Asks if the Social Democrats' explanatory model regarding class divides and poverty is correct, given that crime is decreasing despite alleged increases. Points out that violent crime doubled during the Social Democrats' last eight years. Read the speech
- Argues that the economy has been strengthened for working families. Criticizes the Social Democrats' view of the economy and argues that the current paradigm shift occurred under the rule of the Sverigedemokraterna and the government parties. Asks how the crime policy can continue if the Socialdemokraterna cooperate with parties that oppose stricter sentences. Read the speech
Gang crime, elderly care and criminal policy debate
- Argues that Islamism constitutes a threat to the Western world. Asks if the government is prepared to task Säpo with mapping the number of violent Islamists in Sweden. Read the speech
Criminalize virginity checks, certificates and procedures
- Proposes approval of the proposal. Argues that the culture of honor requires a firm hand and that innocence checks are part of an outdated culture that is incompatible with Western society. Read the speech
Aid, citizenship, tax relief, defense and healthcare debate
- Argues that foreign aid should be used as a means of pressure to deport foreigners. Asks whether the government has full control over the follow-up of the aid provided or if more needs to be done. Read the speech
Stricter penalties for sexual offenses, elderly fraud, hate crimes
- Argues that the legislative changes strengthen the protection for children, the elderly, and victims of hate crimes by expanding the scope of criminal liability and introducing new grounds for qualification. Wants the legislative changes regarding the purchase of sexual acts at a distance to have the intended effect and be followed up. Read the speech
Secret coercive measures 2023: police tools and reporting
- Argues that the Sweden Democrats and the government have enabled the use of preventive coercive measures and that the new legislation is one of the most important changes to prevent serious crimes. Emphasizes that their policy is offensive against gangs and criticizes the opposition's previous work with crime prevention. Read the speech
Procedural law: prosecution, coercive measures and court org
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' inconsistent stance on justice policy issues. Asks whether the previously implemented measures will be overturned if the Social Democrats form a government with parties that oppose their policy. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for not keeping their promises when they cooperate with other parties. Asks how voters can trust the Social Democrats given their previous lack of reliability. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's measures and harsher penalties have reduced lethal violence and increased the clearance of gang murders. Wishes to support the Sweden Democrats' reservation and emphasizes that harsher penalties as well as expanded secret coercive measures are necessary to guarantee the safety of the Swedish people. Read the speech
Climate activist threats to infrastructure and harsher penalties
- Criticizes climate activists for disrupting infrastructure and causing societal costs. Argues that current legislation does not deter repeat offenders and advocates for security sentences for these. Asks about the police's preparations against threats to infrastructure. Read the speech
- Argues that today's legislation does not deter ideologically motivated actions because the sentences are too short. Suggests that security sentences should be used for repeat offenders who carry out these socially disruptive and costly actions. Read the speech
- Argues that sharper legislation is needed to deter activities that disturb public order. Emphasizes that delays can cause large societal costs and risk human lives. Read the speech
Healthcare, schools, children's rights and economic issues
- Argues that the Tidö Agreement strengthens the work against gang recruitment through the introduction of youth prisons. Highlights that increased information flow to law enforcement is introduced on April 1 and asks how increased cooperation between the police and social services contributes to reducing gang recruitment. Read the speech
Information sharing from schools and social services to police
- Wish to approve the proposition in its entirety and reject all reservations. Argues that mandatory information sharing is crucial to stop gang recruitment, prevent crime and create a safer Sweden by removing bureaucratic hurdles. Read the speech
- Argues that it is possible to act both early and in the event of a crime. Claims that mandatory information sharing is needed to avoid arbitrariness and to protect more children than voluntariness allows. Read the speech
- Argues that the measures in the bill are necessary to stop crime in time. Claims that children's safety should weigh more heavily than privacy arguments and that the proposal contains safety valves against mass surveillance. Read the speech
- Criticizes that information sharing is made voluntary as it risks creating a toothless effort against gang recruitment. Argues that it is a necessity to force schools and social services to proactively share warning signs with the police. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats' proposal misses the mark because it creates unnecessary bureaucracy instead of equipping the police with information. Emphasizes that schools and social services should alert rather than act as police analysts in order not to dilute sharp crime fighting. Read the speech
Biometrics in crime fighting: SD, L, and MP debate use
- Notes that persons with a foreign background are heavily overrepresented among convicted rapists. Asks why Vänsterpartiet opposes automated facial and fingerprint comparison in the Swedish Migration Agency's registers to find and convict violent rapists. Read the speech
- Argues that biometric data from tracking kits should be able to be used to search genealogy registers. Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for opposing the proposal which would make it easier for the police to find and convict more rapists. Read the speech
Biometrics in crime fighting: facial recognition and privacy
Young offenders: SD demands harsher penalties, S wants more resources
- Argues that crime is an individual choice and a result of a lack of morality rather than a fault of society. Emphasizes the parents' responsibility and describes measures such as the abolition of the youth discount as well as the establishment of youth prisons. Read the speech
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- Argues that the difference in results between Umeå and Malmö is due to the fact that Malmö has a significantly larger proportion of students with a foreign background. Claims that the municipalities need regulated immigration to be able to achieve better results. Read the speech
Lack of detention places in Sweden: M, S, and SD debate
- Argues that the Tidö Agreement's reforms reduce the pressure on the correctional services. Criticizes that the current expansion rate is insufficient for future needs and asks how the government will handle the need for 27,000 places by 2033. Read the speech
- Argues that incarceration works to create a safer society and that extraordinary measures are required to resolve the criminal policy emergency. Asks if the minister is considering double- or triple-placement in smaller areas to create more prison places. Read the speech
- Argues that the current shortage of places is a legacy from the Social Democrats' time in government. Proposes offshore placement as an emergency solution to quickly create places, but wants to expand domestic institutions. Wants to quickly build new institutions to handle the increased crime. Read the speech
Security risks, citizenship requirements and economic goals
- Argues that today's rate of expansion of prisons is not sufficient to meet Kriminalvården's forecast regarding the need for 27,000 more places by 2033. Asks what the government will do to meet this scenario. Read the speech
State protection of threatened persons: Riksrevisionen report
- Argues that violence against women is a societal problem that requires more attention than gang crime. Criticizes previous policy and calls for the motion to be rejected as the government's ongoing work will implement the investigation's proposals. Read the speech
Dismissal of lay judges and impartiality in Swedish courts
- Argues that the dismissal of lay judges due to immigration-critical views damages trust in the system. Asks whether a lay judge in the Administrative Court should be able to retain their mandate despite publicly advocating for Sweden Democrat policies. Read the speech
- Questions about whether persons with public pro-immigration views are suitable as lay judges. Argues that personal views do not need to clash with the ability to judge correctly and questions whether asylum activists within the justice system hinder the government's goals. Read the speech
- Raises the question that deportation decisions during the Koran riots were often based on an irrelevant connection to Sweden. Argues that persons without Swedish citizenship who commit crimes have exhausted their right to be here. Read the speech
Measures against elderly fraud: financial center and sentencing
- Argues that frauds target a vulnerable group with high trust in society. Wants to tighten the sentencing scale for frauds to achieve a deterrent effect. Asks which measure the minister considers most important to combat the crimes. Read the speech
- Notes that fraud against the elderly and authorities has become increasingly widespread. Criticizes the Social Democrats' handling of lottery sales via call centers. Argues that companies should be responsible for background checks and asks if there should be a ban on hiring wanted persons. Read the speech
- Argues that the parliamentary majority takes the important issues seriously. Expresses conviction that the Tidö cooperation will successively put Sweden on the right course and create a safer Sweden. Read the speech
Crime prevention: funding cuts, migration and social exclusion
- Argues that migration from countries with different values is the direct cause of increased crime and insecurity. Emphasizes that the greatest responsibility for a criminal lifestyle lies with the individual and the family. Read the speech
Detentions of security risks: tools for police and surveillance
- Argues that the bill is important for public trust and the citizens' safety. Criticizes previous politicians' passivity and emphasizes that criminals' integrity is not more important than the law-abiding citizens' right to security. Read the speech
Anti-Swedish sentiment: Government response and SD strategy
- Proposes that the government develops a clear strategy and includes anti-Swedish sentiment in the new action plan against racism and hate crimes. Argues that anti-Swedish sentiment is a widespread problem that affects both Swedes and persons of foreign background. Read the speech
- Defines Swedish-hostility as hostility towards Swedes or those who want to become part of the Swedish community. Argues that crime statistics show that Swedes are often victims of crimes committed by persons with a foreign background. Criticizes that the government uses general terms instead of specific measures against Swedish-hostility. Asks if the minister sees Swedish-hostility as a problem and is prepared to take measures against it. Read the speech
- Criticizes that conservative politicians and liberals are quick to advocate for measures against antisemitism, but have not presented any proposals against the growing hostility towards Swedes. Argues that the government has not taken measures despite clear examples of hostility towards Swedes. Read the speech
Procedural law and surveillance: detention, wiretapping, drones
- Argues that the government has implemented important procedural law measures and wants to lower the limit for mandatory detention to one year. Criticizes the Social Democrats for refusing to take a hard line against the gangs. Read the speech
Murder statute of limitations for minors: M and SD proposals
- Argues that it is fundamentally important for the relatives of crime victims to receive justice by having the perpetrators convicted. Asks if there is a possibility to completely abolish the statute of limitations for murder committed by persons under 18 years of age. Read the speech
- Argues that the statute of limitations for young murderers should be abolished entirely instead of just being extended. Argues that justice and retribution must weigh more heavily than the arguments for the statute of limitations in cases of serious crimes such as murder. Read the speech
- Look forward to implementing the proposal to extend the prescription period for murder from 15 to 25 years. Also look forward to a new investigation that could potentially remove the prescription period entirely for murder committed by persons under 18 years of age. Read the speech
Secret coercive measures 2022: privacy vs. state needs
- Argues that secret coercive measures are a necessary evil to detect crimes and collect evidence. Wants to increase the use of these measures and advocates for more tools for authorities to create a safer Sweden. Read the speech
Police recruitment of officers with a foreign background
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- Argues that the focus should be on recruiting as many competent people as possible to the profession. Emphasizes that everyone has the same opportunities to apply and that the requirements are the same regardless of gender and background. Read the speech
Women's prisons: double occupancy, mental health and security
- Criticizes the proposal to simplify gender reassignment and remove the consent requirement for the placement of detainees. Asks how the safety of the detainees at women's prisons shall be ensured if men who consider themselves women are allowed to be placed there. Read the speech
- Asks how the safety of those admitted to women's prisons is ensured when it becomes easier for men who consider themselves women to be placed there. Argues that men born as men should be held in prisons for men and women in prisons for women. Read the speech
Brå mandate to collect crime suspect background statistics
- Criticizes that the current statistics on the background of crime suspects are too broad and lack details at the national level. Argues that more detailed statistics would enable more concrete preventive and reactive measures to create a safer Sweden. Asks why the Minister for Justice does not want to see a more detailed fact-finding in the matter. Read the speech
- Argues that a failed immigration policy has affected crime. Emphasizes that gathering knowledge about which groups commit crimes is important for crime prevention work and national immigration policy. Asks if the Minister for Justice admits that immigration from certain countries leads to higher crime. Read the speech
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Stricter penalties for weapons crimes and prison management
- Argues that the government's proposal for significantly tougher sentences for weapons offenses is necessary to keep dangerous people off the streets. Proposes that prison places be rented abroad to manage the shortage of prison spots. Read the speech
- Admits that there are specific cases where crime is not a choice. However, criticizes that the penalties for those who involve young people in criminal activities are too low and wants further increased penalties. Read the speech
- Argues that crime is shaped by values in society and within the family rather than by the residential environment. Suggests that the focus be shifted from areas to targeted interventions against at-risk children and families with links to crime. Read the speech
Police Authority shoplifting handling and Riksrevisionen report
Voting rights for non-citizens in Swedish elections
- Argues that the right to vote in municipal and regional elections should be limited to only Swedish citizens. Asks if the government intends to review international obligations in order to remove non-citizens' opportunity to vote in Swedish elections. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's position regarding the voting rights of non-citizens. Argues that the rules from 1976 are not relevant today and proposes that the waiting period for citizenship should be increased to eight years with requirements for livelihood, conduct, and knowledge. Read the speech
- Argues that it is the Swedes who should decide Sweden's future because the country is shaped by its population. Claims that it is now more important than ever that the right to vote should only be for Swedish citizens. Read the speech
Aid reform agenda: M seeks trade synergies, S criticizes transparency
- Argues that the government acted correctly when the aid to Palestine was paused. Criticizes the Social Democrats for not distancing themselves from their member's participation in a Hamas event. Asks what is required to reconsider the decision. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden needs to be more careful about which countries receive aid. Asks if the government plans to use the aid as a means of pressure to get countries to accept deported persons. Read the speech
Government budget, crime policy, migration and social investments
- Argues that gang crime in Sweden is at a significantly higher level than in the neighboring countries. Wants to introduce inspection zones, anonymous testimony, double sentences for gang criminals, and abolish the youth discount. Read the speech
Ban on non-medical circumcision of children in Sweden
- Argues that religious or cultural customs cannot weigh more heavily than the child's right to their own body. Criticizes that non-medical circumcision of minors is permitted and asks if the minister agrees that it violates the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Read the speech
- Argues that traditions do not justify practices that conflict with science and the child's rights. Criticizes that the current law does not effectively protect children since their will cannot be clarified. Asks if the government can change the law. Read the speech
- Criticizes that politicians choose religion over professional advice regarding circumcision. Argues that circumcision of minors without a medical purpose should not be allowed because the child cannot give consent to an irreversible procedure. Read the speech
Foreign direct investment screening for Swedish security
Prison and Probation Service funding and Ukrainian refugees
- Argues that it takes up to ten years to build new prisons and that the need for places will increase significantly due to stricter sentencing. Asks if there are alternative proposals to quickly obtain more prison places. Read the speech
- Argues that people's safety and the redress of crime victims must be prioritized and be allowed to cost. Asks if the minister believes that one should continue to let foreign criminals occupy expensive Swedish spots due to lower standards in their home countries. Read the speech
Terrorist organization penal provision: SD, V, and S debate
- Supports the proposal to introduce a new crime for participation in a terrorist organization. Argues that the law is necessary because terrorist organizations thrive in Sweden and emphasizes the importance of a strict migration policy and border protection to prevent future terrorist acts. Read the speech
Alcohol sales, migration, crime and child psychiatry debate
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- Asks if the government is considering further measures to prevent escapes in the future. Reminds of agreements in the Tidö Agreement regarding youth prisons, criminalization of escape, and stricter penalties for gang criminals. Read the speech
Measures against anti-Swedish sentiment and hate crimes
- Argues that anti-Swedish sentiment is a societal problem that affects both people with a Swedish background and those who have chosen to integrate. Asks whether the competence-enhancing initiative within the Police Authority will lead to more hate crimes with anti-Swedish motives being prosecuted. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the hate crime legislation is not applied when Swedes are subjected to humiliation. Argues that Swedish culture and history are denied by politicians and demands laws that protect Swedes from anti-Swedish sentiment. Asks what broader measures are required. Read the speech
- Hopes that the work on anti-Swedishness is intensified during the mandate period. Argues that previous governments have been unable to raise the issue due to their view on racism and questions whether people can adapt when Swedish culture and history are neglected. Read the speech
Energy policy, citizenship, healthcare and working environment
- Asks how far the government has come in the work of leasing prison places abroad. Argues that this would reduce the pressure on Swedish institutions. Read the speech
Preparation for sexual contact with children legislation
- Argues that a gap in the legislation makes it impossible to convict persons for preparation for contact with children for sexual purposes when no actual child is involved. Wants new legislation to enable law enforcement authorities to use provocative measures for preventive purposes. Read the speech
- Argues that current legislation is deficient because it does not allow for the conviction of individuals before an actual child has been exposed. Wants the policy to protect children through legislation and asks when provocative measures shall be enacted into law. Read the speech
- Argues that current legislation fails to convict individuals who prepare offenses against children who do not exist. Wants amended legislation to be able to convict individuals for preparation and stop criminals before they get an outlet for their fantasies. Read the speech
Labor immigration, aid, climate policy and crime debate
- Asks if the minister can confirm that double penalties for crimes in criminal networks will be introduced during the mandate period. Argues that the Tidö Agreement contains tools to curb serious crime. Read the speech
Economy, migration, schools and environment review in Riksdag
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