Background & Purpose

Each year, the Swedish government reports how law enforcement agencies use secret tools like wiretapping and camera surveillance. Parliament evaluates this report to ensure the methods are used correctly in society.

The Decision

An overwhelming majority in the Swedish parliament voted to accept the government's report on secret coercive measures for 2023, closing the matter without introducing new laws.

Does this affect you?

  • Law enforcement agencies: Can continue using secret coercive measures such as wiretapping and camera surveillance in their daily crime investigations.
  • Swedish citizens: Affected indirectly through the ongoing state monitoring and crime-fighting methods used by authorities.

In Practice

  • Law enforcement agencies continue to use secret wiretaps and surveillance under existing legal frameworks.
  • The Swedish parliament formally acknowledges and files the government's annual report.
  • No new legislation or restrictions on secret coercive measures are introduced through this decision.