Background & Purpose

Victims of crime often face a long and difficult process to receive compensation. Additionally, there has been a need to clarify the financial responsibility of parents when minors commit crimes.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament decided to simplify the compensation process for victims and increase the financial liability for parents whose children commit crimes.

Does this affect you?

  • Crime victims: They get a faster and simpler way to receive financial compensation for damages caused by a crime.
  • Parents and guardians: They face a stricter financial responsibility if their children commit crimes that cause damage to others.

In Practice

  • Victims can receive compensation directly from the state without needing to pursue the offender first.
  • The process for receiving money is shortened and made less bureaucratic.
  • Parents will face stricter financial responsibility for damages caused by their children's criminal behavior.
  • It will become easier for offenders to voluntarily pay damages to their victims.