Background & Purpose

Swedish law enforcement agencies need more effective tools to quickly find individuals wanted for crimes or those who pose a serious security threat to the country.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed allowing authorities to use secret coercive measures, such as secret data interception, to locate people who are evading arrest, detention, or serving a sentence. This also applies to foreigners considered a serious security risk.

The Decision

The Swedish Parliament approved the government's proposals, giving law enforcement new powers to use secret surveillance.

Does this affect you?

  • Swedish Law Enforcement: Will have more tools, like secret data interception, to locate wanted individuals and security threats.
  • Individuals wanted for crimes: Will face a higher risk of being found by authorities through expanded surveillance methods.
  • Foreigners deemed security risks: Can be located using secret coercive measures if they try to evade authorities in Sweden.

In Practice

  • Police can now use secret data interception to find people hiding from arrest or detention.
  • Authorities can track individuals who have escaped from prison or are evading a sentence.
  • Security services can use these methods to locate foreigners deemed a serious security risk.
  • These new powers aim to make it harder for wanted individuals to evade justice in Sweden.