Background & Purpose
During the autumn of 2025, opposition parties submitted a large number of proposals aimed at improving protection for victims of violent crime and tightening rules for restraining orders. The goal was to address concerns regarding safety and support for those affected by crime.
Proposals & Debate
The proposals covered various measures, such as strengthening the legal protection for victims, improving the use of restraining orders, and managing protected personal data. The opposition argued that these changes were necessary to better protect citizens, while the parliament noted that similar work is already being handled through ongoing government initiatives.
The Decision
The Swedish parliament voted to reject all 120 proposals, as they believe the issues are already being addressed through other ongoing government work.
Does this affect you?
- Victims of violent crime: They will not see any new legal protections or support mechanisms resulting from these specific proposals.
- Legal and judicial authorities: They will continue their work based on existing laws and ongoing government assignments without new directives from these motions.
In Practice
- No new legislation or policy changes will be introduced based on these specific motions.
- The government continues to work on violent crime issues through existing projects.
- Current rules regarding restraining orders and protected personal data remain unchanged.