Background & Purpose

During the autumn general motion period, politicians submitted various proposals on how to handle young criminals and stop the recruitment of youths into gangs.

Proposals & Debate

The proposals covered evidence-based working methods and measures to prevent criminal gangs from recruiting children and young people. The opposition wanted to introduce new guidelines, while the parliamentary committee argued that relevant work is already underway.

The Decision

Parliament voted to reject all 19 opposition proposals, choosing not to initiate any new legislative measures at this time.

Does this affect you?

  • Social workers: Continue their daily work under current regulations without any new directives from these specific proposals.
  • Law enforcement: Maintain existing methods for investigating and preventing youth criminality.

In Practice

  • No new laws or mandatory guidelines were introduced through these proposals.
  • Existing government initiatives and current methods for handling young offenders will continue without changes.
  • Authorities will keep working with their current strategies regarding gang recruitment among minors.