Background & Purpose

Every year, the government reports to the Swedish parliament on how law enforcement agencies use secret coercive measures, such as wiretapping and camera surveillance, to combat crime.

Proposals & Debate

The parliamentary review covered the annual report detailing how agencies like the Police and Security Service utilized electronic surveillance, hidden cameras, and room bugging during 2023.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament accepted the government report and formally closed the matter without introducing any new laws or policy changes.

Does this affect you?

  • Law enforcement agencies: Their yearly use of secret surveillance methods has been formally reviewed and documented by the Swedish parliament.
  • General public: Affected by the ongoing monitoring practices used by authorities to investigate serious crimes in society.

In Practice

  • Law enforcement agencies continue to utilize secret coercive measures under existing legal frameworks.
  • The Swedish parliament receives annual transparency reports regarding police and intelligence surveillance activities.
  • No new regulations or expanded powers were introduced as part of this parliamentary procedure.