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Ulrika Liljeberg (C)
What Ulrika Liljeberg 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.
New criminal sanction system: SD and M want no quantity discounts
- Says no to the proposal because it lacks resources and capacity to be implemented within a foreseeable time. Argues that the proposal only changes the volume discounts instead of abolishing them, and that the implementation is unclear. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government is presenting a penal reform package without knowing when it can come into force. Argues that it is incorrect to claim that the volume discount is being abolished now that the legislation cannot be implemented within a foreseeable time. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's proposal is reasonable in substance but says no because resources, capabilities, and a clear timeline for entry into force are lacking. Criticizes the government's lack of accountability as it cannot be determined when the capacity to handle the proposals is achieved. Read the speech
- Argues that it is more correct to speak of a changed volume discount than that it is scrapped or abolished. Criticizes that the choice of words "abolished" can lead to misunderstandings as it does not mean that one pays full price. Read the speech
- Says no to the proposal due to lack of capacity and unclear timeframes for implementation. Argues that it is a fundamental deficiency that it cannot be determined when the legislation can enter into force. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has not created the conditions for the legislation to be implemented. Criticizes the lack of capacity and clear timelines for the changed volume discount to be able to come into force. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal cannot enter into force because the government lacks the necessary conditions. Criticizes the presentation of legislation without having resources and capabilities in place, which is not an accepted way to legislate. Read the speech
Lowering criminal responsibility age to 14 for young offenders
- Says no to lowering the age of criminal responsibility as 15 years is an appropriate age for criminal responsibility. Argues that children under 15 years who commit serious crimes should be taken into custody according to LVU and can be held detained until the age of 21. Read the speech
- Argues that children under 14 years old cannot be held criminally liable. Proposes that closed juvenile care be abolished in favor of youth imprisonment from age 15. Asks if it is reasonable that young people are available for gang recruitment at the age of 15 ½. Read the speech
- Argues that children under 15 years of age lack the ability to consider consequences and therefore opposes the lowering of the age of criminal responsibility. Suggests instead to focus on preventive measures through school, social services and psychiatry to protect children from crime. Read the speech
- Argues that the burden register is not the correct register for the assessment of evidence. Supports changes in the youth reduction for 15–17-year-olds and the removal of the reduction for young adults. Argues that 14-year-olds should not be criminally responsible but require long-term care. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the youth reduction is a template that could result in interventions that are too short. Argues that it would often be better with longer interventions at Sis and warns that 14-year-olds will quickly return to the streets with the current proposal. Read the speech
Online crime recruitment: proposal for faster tools and laws
- Supports the proposal because it addresses a documented problem with digital recruitment. Argues that the penalty for recruiting minors should be doubled and proposes a children's emergency number, a person responsible for children, as well as a national screening program. Read the speech
Expanded criminal liability for public officials and corruption
- Criticizes the proposal for being ill-considered, unclear, and insecure regarding the rule of law. Argues that it creates a fear of making decisions and instead proposes a holistic approach with better control mechanisms and increased protection for public employees. Read the speech
Double penalties for criminal networks and stricter sentencing
- Asks how the government and the Sweden Democrats can defend an order where crime victims are valued differently. Argues that double penalties for crimes within criminal networks destroy the principle of proportionality and erode the perspective of the crime victim. Read the speech
- Argues that it is illogical to give double penalties for crimes such as rape as it leads to crime victims being valued differently. Suggests that the focus instead should lie on crimes that are almost exclusively committed by gangs. Read the speech
- Notes that the government lacks a majority within criminal policy. Criticizes that the definition of criminal networks is vague and asks why the Moderaterna do not want to tighten the penalties for drug offenses. Read the speech
- Agree that the penalties for drug offenses should be tightened. However, criticizes that the proposal leads to victims of crime being judged differently and questions why a rape outside of a gang context is not considered equally punishable. Read the speech
- Most support the government's increased penalties but criticize the proposal on double penalties because it is unclear and violates the principle of proportionality. Argues that the focus should be on the adults who recruit children and demands higher maximum penalties for crimes involving minors. Read the speech
Crime victim compensation: SD, S, and M debate new rules
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal but argues that they are not sufficient as the system is fragmented. Wants to investigate the possibility of consolidating crime victims' rights into a crime victims act to clarify rights and improve crime prevention work. Read the speech
Temporary prison sentences in Estonia due to lack of space
- Criticizes the proposal as a major failure and a painful emergency measure due to the government's slow expansion of Swedish capacity. However, motions for approval of the proposal to manage the acute crisis, on the condition that it remains a temporary measure. Read the speech
Civil defense and recidivism: criminalizing escapes debate
- Welcomes the tightenings in the committee's proposal, including the criminalization of escape and greater significance for recidivism. Criticizes the government for the expansion of prisons proceeding too slowly and demands clearer leadership. Read the speech
Police use of AI for real-time facial recognition debate
- Criticizes the proposal because it entails mass surveillance that risks undermining the free society and personal privacy. Argues that the police must improve their basic work before introducing tools that challenge personal freedom. Read the speech
Police powers for public gatherings: M, V, and L debate
- Argues that the proposal is accurate because it addresses acute security deficiencies without compromising fundamental freedoms. Emphasizes that the legislation is a modern and proportionate balancing act that strengthens democracy by guaranteeing that rights can be exercised in a secure environment. Read the speech
Psychological violence penal provision for women and children
- Welcomes and supports the basic proposal to introduce a specific penal provision for psychological violence. However, criticizes that the proposal does not sufficiently cover conversion attempts and demands a motion for a declaration of an explicit ban. Read the speech
Housing construction, healthcare queues and gang sentences
- Argues that the government ignores and dismisses recommendations from the Fiscal Policy Council, the Climate Policy Council, and the Council on Legislation. Asks whether the government is considering changes to the Council on Legislation's function or mandate. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government does not obey the Council on Legislation. Argues that the Council on Legislation has an important function in liberal democracy and that legislation must not be substandard. Read the speech
Custodial sentences for youth: SD, V, C, KD debate responsibility
- Supports the committee's proposal that children from the age of 15 shall be eligible for imprisonment and that Kriminalvården takes over the execution. Criticizes the government's lack of governance regarding Kriminalvårdens expansion as well as their failure to ensure the children's schooling. Read the speech
2015 Police Reform evaluation: station closures and safety
- Argues that the Swedish Police Authority has not worked sufficiently effectively to achieve the intentions of the 2015 police reform. Criticizes the closure of police stations in rural areas and proposes a police guarantee with a presence in all municipalities. Read the speech
New weapons law: SD wants AR15 redemption and 5-year license
- Generally supports the new weapons law but opposes the ban on semi-automatic weapons for hunting. Criticizes that the proposal implies an irresponsible use of tax money and the police's time to redeem weapons that are not used by criminals. Read the speech
- Argues that it is difficult to agree on all issues within a government base. Does not want to ban the hunters' lifestyle in the way proposed in the report. Asks how the Kristdemokraterna view lowered age of criminal responsibility. Read the speech
- Argues that the Center Party does not distrust hunters' ability to handle semi-automatic weapons. Criticizes reduced police presence in rural areas under a Tidö government and points out that the government's legal proposals are often rejected by the Council on Legislation. Read the speech
Prison expansion and crime prevention debate in Riksdag
- Criticizes the government for failing in crime prevention work and for not implementing proposals regarding health and medical care for detainees. Argues that the prison crisis requires a government that delivers across the entire justice chain and moves for approval of reservation number 1. Read the speech
Police strategies: SD preventive work, S local presence, M crime
- Argues that the police are under enormous pressure due to serious crime, mental illness, and rapid legislative changes. Wants the police to focus on their core mission by having other authorities take over tasks such as the care of persons with mental illness. Criticizes the closing of police stations in rural areas and emphasizes the importance of local presence for trust. Read the speech
Criminal law: gang crime, penalties and age of responsibility
- Argues that the justice system must deliver a higher clearance rate for punishments to be deterrent. Wants to break the link between physical development and age in sexual offenses as well as to upgrade repeated petty thefts to theft of the normal degree. Read the speech
- Wants to remove quantity discounts for repeated thefts. Argues that each individual theft should be classified as theft in the case of habitual criminal behavior and proposes lowering the amount limit for shoplifting. Read the speech
- Wants to increase the severity of everyday crimes by removing quantity discounts so that shoplifting is viewed as theft. Argues that it is important to have a police presence in every municipality and criticizes the closure of police reception desks. Read the speech
Violent crime: lower age to 13, wiretaps, prostitution
- Argues that crimes of quantity are being diminished and demands an increased, stable police presence throughout the country. Proposes that a national crisis function be established to handle leaks of personal data and wants the government to appoint an investigation for this. Read the speech
Point tax proposals: SD, M, and V debate aviation and road tax
- Argues that tax policy is a powerful steering tool to build a stronger and greener Sweden. Proposes a green tax shift, a travel deduction with higher mileage compensation in rural areas, a permanent tax reduction for agricultural diesel and a higher ceiling for reduced alcohol tax for small producers. Criticizes the government's passivity in the face of the opposition's proposals. Wants to differentiate the gambling tax and motions for approval of the reservation on tax on gambling. Read the speech
Criminal liability for attempted and preparatory acts expanded
- Argues that the legislation is stable and valuable for the country's security as it expands the responsibility for participants in organized crime. Argues that authorities can act smarter and more securely by intervening earlier. Moves for approval of the proposal. Read the speech
Police training admission: diversity, growth targets and quality
- Argues that the Swedish National Audit Office's criticism is serious as the admission process lacks a comprehensive analysis of what the profession requires. Suggests that the goals be supplemented with abilities and criticizes the government's regional policy regarding the placement of a new police training. Read the speech
Sex offenders in community care and Prison and Probation Service
- Criticizes that the state has enabled those convicted of sexual offenses to be placed in direct contact with children. Asks how the government acted before the problem became known, as the internal audit had already previously pointed out deficiencies in governance and follow-up. Read the speech
- Argues that it is serious when there are failures in governance and management within the Prison and Probation Service. Criticizes that the agency has facilitated the possibility of committing new crimes against children and asks for further measures for a more functioning prison and probation service. Read the speech
- Argues that it is important to achieve results from the budget increases and set high demands on the operations. Criticizes that internal functions and JO raised problems with governance and management within Kriminalvården. Read the speech
Extended register checks for municipal employment proposals
- Welcomes the bill as requested but argues that it is too little. Proposes ongoing register checks, expanded lists of crimes as well as register checks for everyone who has contact with adults with intellectual disabilities. Read the speech
Young offenders: SD wants age 13, M wants youth prisons
- Argues that preventive work has not been fully tested. Criticizes the lowered age of criminal responsibility as the justice system is critical and asks about confidence in Rättsmedicinalverkets expertise. Read the speech
- Criticizes that trust in expert authorities and research is being ignored. Argues that children should not be punished when adult society has failed. Asks if the member has confidence in the authorities under the Ministry of Justice. Read the speech
- Rejects lowering the age of criminal responsibility and argues that children under 15 years old need better care, early interventions, and support rather than harsher punishments. Proposes instead close cooperation between authorities to provide children with a secure upbringing and future prospects. Read the speech
- Argues that children under 15 years of age lack the ability to consider consequences and therefore need care rather than criminal justice. Emphasizes that prison can create a criminal identity that is difficult to escape from. Read the speech
- Argues that children under 15 years of age should not be punished or brought into the criminal justice system. Claims that repressive measures are ineffective and that society must instead carry out the interventions that research shows are effective. Read the speech
Firearms regulation: hunting weapons and gang crime debate
- Criticizes that tax money and police time are used to remove weapons that are not used in fatal shootings. Asks why 7,000 weapons are allowed to remain if they are considered so dangerous that they should be banned. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the government and the Sverigedemokraterna allow 7,000 copies of the weapon to remain despite it being considered dangerous. Argues that the decisions are inconsistent and difficult to understand. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is an efficient use of tax money to redeem 7,000 AR15 weapons. Argues that the weapons are not used by gang criminals and that the cost of over 200 million kronor could be used more efficiently. Read the speech
- Argues that gang crime cannot be linked to legal weapons. Criticizes that it is not the right way to use tax money to buy back weapons that are not used incorrectly. Read the speech
- Criticizes that tax money is wanted to be used to remove weapons that are not used in fatal shootings. Argues that the proposal does not solve the problem with the gangs' weapons since these are illegal and opposes a ban on semi-automatic weapons for hunting. Read the speech
Crimes against small business owners: police resources and theft
- Argues that organized crime and large-scale crime hit small business owners hard and hinder growth. Criticizes that the police often drop reports and do not provide small business owners with the presence that was promised. Asks if the minister believes that the police take the crimes seriously and if further measures will be taken. Read the speech
- Agrees that the police should answer the phone. Criticizes that the clearance rates are too low and emphasizes that thefts from grocery stores harm the local community and young people's opportunities for first jobs. Wants habitual shoplifting to be seen as theft of the normal degree. Read the speech
- Argues that the government bears the responsibility for the agencies' results. Wants to continue to follow up on whether small business owners receive results from the investments. Wishes the Minister of Justice a Merry Christmas and a good election year. Read the speech
Judiciary resources, penalties and preventive measures debate
- Argues that the government's resource increases have not yielded the desired results and proposes that funds be redistributed to prioritize violence against women and children, gang crimes, and police presence in rural areas. Criticizes the government's slow expansion of detention centers and says no to lowering the age of criminal responsibility as well as the redemption of semi-automatic weapons. Read the speech
- Argues that the Center Party advocates for a liberal justice policy. Emphasizes that the party takes responsibility for the state budget by not using the entire reform space that the government has assessed exists. Read the speech
- Argues that jobs are crucial for growth and welfare. Criticizes the Moderaterna for not having done anything regarding employer contributions for young and low-paid workers. Proposes an economic policy that focuses on employment to counter crime. Read the speech
- Means that there is agreement on the budget, youth prisons and stricter sentences. However, asks if the expansion rate of institutions is sufficient since projects take a long time and asks if the Minister for Justice stands behind the Prison and Probation Service's vision. Read the speech
- Confirms that criminals shall be prosecuted and serve their sentences. Criticizes that the expansion of prisons is proceeding too slowly and that the state does not provide notification to municipalities that are ready. Read the speech
Crime policy, energy supply, and defense priorities in Riksdag
- Criticizes the government's proposal on municipal tax equalization which affects small municipalities in rural areas. Asks if the Prime Minister considers this to be the right way to go to reduce the inequalities between city and country. Read the speech
Stricter parole rules: SD and M propose three-quarters quota
- Proposes approval of the proposal for stricter rules for conditional release. Argues that the rules are reasonable for crime victims and the convicted and emphasizes the need for competent correctional services. Read the speech
Gang crime, elderly care and criminal policy debate
- Argues that the expansion of prisons is not proceeding fast enough and that the government is now simplifying planning regulations. Asks whether the expansion is keeping pace with what the situation requires. Read the speech
- Asks for a more concrete answer regarding what is planned to be done in the near term to get the development in place. Means that leadership and delivery require the state and municipalities to join forces. Read the speech
Electronic monitoring for prison sentences to reduce recidivism
- Proposes approval of the proposal because it frees up places within the criminal justice system, shortens queues and is cost-effective. Argues that an ankle bracelet is a good proposal as it can reduce recidivism by allowing the convicted person to keep their job or studies. Read the speech
Economy, migration, and welfare debate on child poverty
- Criticizes the raised wage floor for labor migrants as a hard blow to entrepreneurs and an interference in the Swedish model's wage formation. Asks if the Prime Minister believes that entrepreneurs are wrong in their concern over the regulation. Read the speech
Aid, citizenship, tax relief, defense and healthcare debate
- Argues that it is equally important not to create new vulnerabilities as it is to increase the country's defense capability. Asks whether the Minister for Defence assesses that chat control increases or decreases Sweden's ability to defend itself. Read the speech
Secret measures for children under 15 committing crimes
- Moves to approve the proposal as the legislation is needed to protect children from being drawn into crime. Argues that the proposal is well-balanced and necessary to combat serious crime. Read the speech
Loud music and crime: M wants police fines and local growth
- Argues that the problem with quantity crimes is not solved despite increased fines. Criticizes that the government's regulatory letter lacks focus on quantity crimes and asks when citizens and business owners will receive the promised resource reinforcements. Read the speech
- Argues that the problem with crime against persons still persists despite the government's acknowledgment. Criticizes that the local police presence is not increasing and asks when state initiatives will reach the countryside instead of only focusing on large cities and serious crime. Read the speech
- Argues that the business community sees petty crimes as the police's Achilles' heel and that Sweden is a paradise for everyday crimes. Criticizes that the government's promises to solve these crimes are not visible in practice. Asks if the government understands how the noise affects the social contract. Read the speech
Stricter penalties for sexual offenses, elderly fraud, hate crimes
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that fraud against the elderly should become punishable to a greater extent and emphasizes the need for increased police presence in the home and on the internet to protect the vulnerable. Read the speech
Protection for public employees against violence and harassment
- Supports the proposal for increased protection for public officials but argues that the protection is too weak. Motions for an investigation into broader protection to conceal the names of decision-makers and wants more officials to receive the same level of protection as police. Read the speech
- Clarifies that the proposal means that names can be omitted in reports to mitigate affect. Asks how the member views the need for stronger protection for social workers, inspectors, and other officials. Read the speech
- Proposes that the protection that police receive in the face of tangible threats should also be granted to other public officials such as social workers, environmental inspectors and bailiffs. Asks why the Sweden Democrats want to give these employees a significantly weaker protection than the police. Read the speech
- Supports the current proposals but argues that the protection for other public employees needs to be significantly strengthened. Asks why there are large differences in the level of protection between different types of civil servants. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet has acted in accordance with the parliamentary situation by raising the issue in follow-up motions. Criticizes that the government does not provide sufficient protection for civil servants who work against organized crime. Read the speech
Hunting weapons: SD and M want expansion, MP wants ban
- Asks if it is unclear for voters and hunters when the government and SD propose the same thing. Requests clarity regarding what the Sweden Democrats actually want because a ban on semi-automatic weapons is still being proposed. Read the speech
- Criticizes the government's management of the timeline for the matter. Asks for a development of the potential unwanted consequences of a ban. Read the speech
- Asks whether it is effective to use tax money to buy out approximately 7,000 AR-15s. Argues that the buy-out of these legal weapons involves a cost of approximately 200 million kronor. Read the speech
- Criticizes that a representative for the government party has difficulty justifying the economic costs for the redemption of weapons. Argues that it is surprising to spend large sums on the redemption of weapons that were not used in the shootings in question. Read the speech
- Argues that bans on legal weapons based on their appearance are ineffective because criminals only use illegal weapons. Instead wants to improve licensing by reviewing mental health and protect shooting ranges from restrictions. Read the speech
Criminal justice: SD and M want expansion and leasing abroad
- Argues that the correctional services must focus on recidivism prevention work and high security. Proposes that restriction sentences and increased use of ankle bracelets be introduced to free up places. Criticizes the government's slow handling of proposals for execution outside of prison. Read the speech
Criminal law: rape of children, mafia law and tougher penalties
- Argues that safety in Sweden has deteriorated due to gang crime and violence against women. Wants the police to be more present and demands that the government swiftly criminalize psychological violence and controlling behavior. Read the speech
Police resources, crime prevention and 10,000 new employees
- Criticizes that the government allows police reception desks in the countryside to be closed despite historical investments. Wants to stop the closures to ensure local presence and proposes expanded deduction possibilities for mountain rescuers. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has too low ambitions for a present local police force throughout the country. Emphasizes the need for accessible service across the entire country and stresses that police work must also cover crime scenes in homes and online. Read the speech
- Argues that the government prioritizes cameras and internal controls in the regulatory letters. Wants the government to raise ambitions for local presence and accessible police throughout Sweden. Read the speech
Violent crime and victim support: M, V, and S debate reforms
- Welcomes increased focus on crime victims and resource reinforcements for the justice system. Argues that more police presence was needed against violence against women and children and calls for prompt processing in cases of crimes against children. Also wants to expand background checks for occupations close to protected persons. Read the speech
Procedural law: prosecution, coercive measures and court org
- Argues that the government's goals for processing times are too low and that the courts must expand their operations in a sustainable way through recruitment and training. Criticizes that 35 of 150 offices at Statens servicecenter are to be closed. Read the speech
Terrorism measures: harsher penalties, travel bans and schools
- Argues that terrorism is the opposite of democracy and that effective cooperation within the EU is required to share intelligence. Advocates for legally sound but effective legislation for information management and tools to remove extremist material on the internet. Read the speech
Crime, climate and education: new sentencing and penalties
- Questions whether the Minister for Justice considers the Police Authority's decision to close the police reception centers in Leksand and other parts of Dalarna to be in line with the government's promise of increased local police presence. Read the speech
Measures for children suspected of serious crimes: SD, S, M
Defense, aid, social services and security policy debate
- Criticizes that the government supports legislation on digital backdoors in encrypted services. Asks how the Minister views the Swedish Armed Forces' warning that the proposal creates vulnerabilities that can be exploited by third parties. Read the speech
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Swedish Maritime Administration funding for sea rescue and icebreaking
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- Argues that the Swedish Maritime Administration is crucial for Swedish growth and preparedness. Urges the government to take responsibility by ensuring permanent and stable funding and requests a risk assessment of the delay. Read the speech
- Argues that the sea routes are important for Sweden's infrastructure and that the government must take responsibility for the financing. Wants the government to promptly provide clear decisions to ensure both the business community and security. Read the speech
Labor market, migration, infrastructure and welfare debate
- Questions whether the government's pace in the work with charging infrastructure is high enough to meet the climate crisis. Argues that the use of fossil fuels within the transport sector is one of the most important problems to solve. Read the speech
Video surveillance: SD motion to simplify permit procedures
- Welcomes the government's proposal on expanded camera surveillance and the abolition of the permit requirement to streamline crime fighting. Argues that the proposal should be supplemented with a reporting obligation to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection, making decisions available to the public, and an evaluation after three years. Read the speech
Secret data interception: SD and M want permanent law
- Supports the government's proposal to make the law on secret data interception permanent as it is considered an effective and proportionate measure. Moves for approval of reservation 7 to ensure that an investigation into a comprehensive review of the regulatory framework is completed. Read the speech
Information sharing from schools and social services to police
- Argues that law enforcement authorities should be allowed to request information and that more authorities should be given the opportunity to share information. Criticizes that principals and municipalities should be required to provide information without a prior request. Read the speech
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- Argues that the greatest enemy of confidentiality is cultures and ignorance. Criticizes that the proposed legislation is too complicated and difficult to use, and suggests instead education and increased resources to school and social services. Read the speech
Biometrics in crime fighting: facial recognition and privacy
- Argues that the government's proposition is a good step towards modernizing the legislation regarding biometric traces. Supports the proposals as they involve a reasonable balance between crime fighting and personal privacy. Read the speech
Young offenders: SD demands harsher penalties, S wants more resources
Judiciary: Police resources, crime prevention and KD's stance
- Asks when the proposed resource increases will yield results for small rural businesses. Argues that low confidence in the police and the justice system is due to reports being dismissed or rejected. Emphasizes the importance of continued growth for small businesses. Read the speech
- Argues that entrepreneurs experience that police reports of crimes of intrusion are dismissed immediately. Emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the social contract so that citizens trust the police and want to pay taxes. Read the speech
Sweden justice system: gang crime, mafia law and immigration
- Argues that Sweden has low economic growth and high unemployment despite the government's policy. Asks how increased costs to employ young people would benefit the fight against youth crime or the country's growth. Read the speech
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- Argues that the justice system must protect citizens' civil rights and freedoms against both crime and abuse of power. Criticizes anonymous witnesses and search zones and proposes redistributed funds for the core mission, doubled appropriations for defector activities as well as investments against cybercrime. Also wants to increase support for women victims of violence and shorten permit processes in courts. Read the speech
Government work on schools, welfare, defense and AI potential
- Asks how the Swedish government analyzes and assesses how chat control affects the country's digital resilience. Points out that the Dutch government rejects chat control due to security risks and emphasizes the importance of end-to-end encryption. Read the speech
Sweden-Finland police cooperation in Tornedalen region
- Argues that the agreement provides increased security and impact against crime in the Tornedalen region. Moves for approval of the committee's proposal as it is a smart way to effectively use shared resources. Read the speech
Anonymous witnesses to combat gang crime proposal
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- Argues that the proposal makes valuable witnesses worthless because the anonymity reduces their weight. Advocates instead for technical evidence, crown witnesses, and witness protection programs and argues that the law is an unsuitable solution to the problem. Read the speech
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Tax cuts, welfare, citizenship and state resource management
- Asks how the Minister assesses how the introduction of chat control would affect Sweden's resilience. Read the speech
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CSAM Regulation: Scanning before encryption vs privacy risks
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- Asks for a clarification regarding how the regulation shall prevent encrypted channels from becoming a haven for crime. Argues that it is logically incompatible that the regulation should not weaken end-to-end encryption while at the same time encrypted channels are not allowed to be a haven. Read the speech
- Argues that Centerpartiet has supported the government's previous initiatives and stricter penalties. However, criticizes the proposal as it is not proportionate and entails major security risks for society's digital resilience. Read the speech
Healthcare, crime, energy and infrastructure debate in Riksdag
New forfeiture legislation to combat organized crime
- Welcomes the government's proposal but wants to include gross accounting crime, gross money laundering, and gross commercial money laundering in expanded forfeiture. Argues that independent forfeiture should be monitored and improved to ensure legal certainty and personal integrity. Read the speech
Crime prevention: funding cuts, migration and social exclusion
- Welcomes the strategy but argues that it needs higher ambitions and more focus on good living conditions. Criticizes the lack of resources for dropout prevention and advocates for lowered thresholds to the labor market as well as reforms of the housing market. Read the speech
Government policy, EU cooperation, crime and social issues
- Argues that Sweden is missing out on billions in EU funds because the government has not presented a plan. Criticizes that the removal of the reduction obligation causes climate emissions to increase and that Sweden is missing out on recovery funds. Asks why Sweden is not receiving money. Read the speech
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Sweden's participation in European Public Prosecutor's Office
- Welcomes the proposal and votes in favor of the committee's proposal. Argues that participation in Eppo is an important piece of the puzzle for combating serious organized crime and strengthening trust in the EU. Read the speech
Detentions of security risks: tools for police and surveillance
- Argues that the proposed legislation is important to restore safety and maintain confidence in the rule of law. Moves for approval of the proposal but emphasizes the need for clearer legislation for secret coercive measures in the longer term. Read the speech
National strategy against organized crime: SD, M, and MP views
- Asks how the member views that the strategy omits human trafficking, prostitution, and fraud against the elderly. Further asks how the member views that these crimes are not mentioned in the goal of dismantling the criminal economy. Read the speech
- Welcomes the national strategy but criticizes that it omits human trafficking and prostitution. Argues that the strategy risks becoming a press release if it is not comprehensive and questions that these crimes are only seen as examples. Read the speech
- Welcomes the government's strategy but criticizes that it is not comprehensive. Argues that it lacks focus on human trafficking, sex purchases, and fraud against the elderly. Suggests ankle bracelets for persons with low risk of recidivism. Read the speech
Gaza ceasefire, UNRWA support and defense capacity policy
- Argues that there are higher requirements for Nordic transport infrastructure for both security and economic reasons. Asks why the government is preventing the establishment of a Nordic ministerial council for infrastructure and transport. Read the speech
Police officer protection: SD and M support, V opposes
- Argues that police officers need to be protected to ensure effective operations and recruitment. Votes in favor of the proposition but considers a special solution reasonable despite the importance of transparency. Read the speech
Criminal law: sentencing scales, prison and crime types
- Argues that a visible police presence throughout the country is necessary to prevent crime. Wants to increase the minimum penalty for aggravated breach of the peace, introduce new criminal classifications as well as criminalize psychological violence and controlling behavior. Criticizes the government's lack of prioritization and promptness. Read the speech
Young offenders: crime prevention, school funding and freedom
- Criticizes that children fall through the cracks due to a fragmented and outdated secrecy legislation. Wants to move for approval of eased secrecy rules, increase the appropriation for support to young people in violent relationships and double the police budget for defector activities. Read the speech
Correctional services expansion and overcrowding in Sweden
- Criticizes that the expansion of institutions should have started earlier and that the correctional services face difficult conditions due to a high occupancy rate. Argues that dropout programs for young people need to be strengthened with more funding and suggests that combined sentences as well as electronic surveillance should be investigated or used in more cases. Read the speech
Police resources: wiretapping, social work and Armed Forces
- Argues that the police must focus on reducing crime and preventing crime rather than just investigating it. Criticizes that volume crimes are not handled effectively and demands increased police presence and competence throughout the country. Read the speech
Violent crime and victims: SD, S, M debate safety and laws
- Welcomes increased focus on crime victims but emphasizes that it must not occur at the expense of legal certainty. Wants to prioritize crimes against the elderly, combat the spread of child pornography and expand protection for adults with intellectual disabilities. Read the speech
Security zones for organized crime: parties split on proposal
- Asks what concerns the member has regarding the rapid implementation of the security zones and what is seen as the greatest risk with the use of these. Read the speech
- Argues that the proposal risks fundamental civil and civil rights such as protection against body searches. Asks if the speaker lacks concerns that the rapid implementation could lead to the laws being used in a way that is not intended. Read the speech
- Request rejection of the proposal on security zones as they are considered ineffective, lack legal certainty guarantees, and risk increasing discrimination as well as reducing trust in the police. Argues that existing legislation and a strong police presence is the right way to combat crime. Read the speech
- Refutes the description of not having confidence in the police. Asks why the Liberals believe that a possibility to appeal the decisions is needed. Read the speech
- Argues that legal certainty guarantees and opportunities to monitor and appeal decisions are required. Criticizes that the system is presented as infallible and argues that it is a danger to trust authorities blindly. Read the speech
Healthcare capacity, labor market policy and social issues
- Asks what measures the government intends to take here and now to lower unemployment and get more people into jobs. Argues that an active labor market policy with reduced employer contributions, better education, and matching is required. Read the speech
Europol support for human smuggling and trafficking regulation
- Argues that the regulation is necessary because human smuggling and human trafficking are cross-border crimes that require a common effort. Wishes to approve the reservation as the proposal is compatible with the subsidiarity principle and is an important step against crime. Read the speech
Municipal and regional economy and welfare financing debate
- Wants the equalization system to take into account sparsity and that the state compensates smaller municipalities for the service they provide. Argues that the state must take responsibility in economic crises to guarantee a basic level of service. Read the speech
Ban on transporting persons without ID to Sweden debated
- Argues that the ban was not needed since the border police already have the competence for border controls. Criticizes the proposal for being unclear, disproportionate, and insecure regarding the rule of law, especially concerning sanction fees that are outside the carriers' control. Read the speech
Aliens Act: Deporting security threats and 5-year rule
- Argues that the proposal regarding the revocation of residence permits in cases of "links to terrorism" is vague and lacks legal certainty. Wants the government to revise the basis, as unclear legislation risks creating arbitrariness and delaying the work of the judiciary. Read the speech
Stricter penalties for weapons crimes and prison management
- Argues that it is important to remove firearms and explosives from criminal environments. Proposes that the minimum sentence for serious crimes should be raised to five years and emphasizes the importance of resources for the police, customs, and the justice system. Read the speech
Gang crime and justice system: SD, S, and V debate measures
- Argues that the government needs to invest more in violence against women and children, gang crimes, and police presence online. Proposes increased resources to the courts, the Security and Integrity Protection Board and a doubling of the appropriations for the police's defector operations. Read the speech
Police Authority shoplifting handling and Riksrevisionen report
- Argues that volume crimes are not being handled effectively and that direct write-offs are a failure that erodes trust. Wants the government to take responsibility for the police's work and delivery regarding both serious and volume crimes. Read the speech
Government investments in crime prevention, defense and education
- Asks whether the government will engage as strongly for a successful transition, aftercare, and rehabilitation to a normal everyday life for young people. Argues that it is just as important as preventing recruitment and increasing prosecution. Read the speech
Dalabanan investments: KD railway, S industry and C accessibility
- Agrees with the description of the situation on Dalabanan and criticizes deficiencies in reliability and service. Argues that removed bicycle carriages discriminate against wheelchair users and demands that the government takes a strategic ownership responsibility to ensure their accessibility. Read the speech
- Argues that the government must take responsibility for ensuring that society is accessible to everyone. Emphasizes that the accessibility of people with disabilities in transport must be prioritized higher than it is today. Read the speech
- Asks what measures are being taken in the near term to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities within SJ's railway traffic. Expects the government to prioritize people with disabilities and ensure that SJ meets the law's requirements on accessibility. Read the speech
Foreign direct investment screening for Swedish security
- Supports the purpose of the legislation but criticizes that it lacks clear definitions and risks creating unnecessary bureaucracy. Argues that media companies should have been included in the review and moves for approval only of reservation 1. Read the speech
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- Questions that media companies are not covered by the review system. Argues that referral bodies and authorities have advocated that they should be included due to security risks, and regrets that the government has made a different assessment. Read the speech
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Secret coercive measures for serious crimes and gang crime
- Argues that the government's proposal on expanded secret coercive measures is a necessary measure against serious organized crime. However, wants an evaluation of the legislation to be carried out within two years instead of five and that resources are secured for the implementation. Read the speech
Stricter penalties for crimes against journalists and staff
- Argues that violence and threats against persons in socially useful functions must be taken most seriously. Shares the government's assessment that stricter criminal law protection is needed for these professional groups and calls for approval of the committee's proposal. Read the speech
Expanded police powers in border areas to combat crime
- Shares the government's assessment that more tools are needed to protect the borders and combat cross-border crime. Argues that it is crucial to balance effective legislation with respect for people's fundamental rights and freedoms. Read the speech
Terrorism and radicalization: root causes, borders and masculinity
- Criticizes that the concept of terrorism is used too often and too lightly. Argues that terrorism requires special legislation due to its threat to society and wants to move for approval of the reservation on EU cooperation. Read the speech
Stricter penalties for criminal networks: S, V, and SD debate
- Shares the government's assessment regarding the need for stricter criminal legislation against crimes in criminal networks. Argues that new grounds for increased penalties are needed in cases of, for example, numerical superiority, violent settlements, and the involvement of young people. Read the speech
Terrorist organization penal provision: SD, V, and S debate
- Argues that terrorism threatens democratic society and that the legislation is important to signal the seriousness. Supports the proposal as reasonable considerations have been made to protect liberal rights and avoid criminal liability for passive participation. Read the speech
Violent crime: victim redress, harsher penalties and laws
- Argues that crime prevention work and knowledge in the justice chain is important. Wants the state to take greater responsibility for the collection of damages and that the government strengthens the protection for politicians and journalists. Read the speech
Criminal justice: stricter sentences, recidivism and education
- Argues that the correctional services should focus on crime victims and work to prevent recidivism in order to break the criminal path. Proposes a shorter time between judgment and execution in cases of domestic violence as well as increased use of GPS transmitters to prevent escapes. Read the speech
Procedural law changes for crime and witness protection
- Criticizes the government's passive response and emphasizes the need for clear leadership to create cooperation between agencies. Wants to limit direct write-offs, limitations on preliminary investigations, and the omission of prosecution when there is a clear interest from the crime victim as well as motions for increased resources to the courts to shorten processing times. Read the speech
Criminal law: tightening penalties and life sentences
- Argues that the police must be more present and visible to increase safety. Wants the prescription period to be abolished for sexual exploitation of children and aggravated sexual assault against children. Read the speech
Fight against corruption in Sweden and trust in the state
- Argues that corruption threatens democracy and the rights of the weak. Wants to establish an independent anti-corruption authority to audit public activities, provide guidance, and offer a central whistleblower service. Read the speech
- Argues that the problem is not freedom of choice but a lack of systems and resources within the public sector. Wants to safeguard and protect local leisure politicians against harassment and threats. Read the speech
Justice system: crime fighting, police and prevention debate
- Argues that the police must be present and visible and advocates for preventive work. Wants to focus on administrative law cases and proposes a redistribution of 50 million kronor to the courts. Criticizes proposals that threaten legal certainty and principles of innocence. Read the speech
Copyright in the digital single market: tech giants and AI
- Supports the committee's proposal. Argues that intellectual property rights are crucial for investments in research and development and that a new system must guarantee compensation to copyright holders. Read the speech
Faster prosecution of crimes: summary orders and service of process
- Wishes to approve the reservation and welcomes the reform for faster prosecution. Argues that the rule of law principle of equal treatment must be protected and suggests that existing rules in the Penal Code be used to avoid identical cases being judged differently. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that the crime victim must be placed in clearer focus and that it is necessary to prevent more people from falling into crime. Suggests that the state, regions and municipalities should cooperate more clearly and smarter to combat organized system-threatening crime. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.