Background & Purpose
Members of parliament proposed around 120 changes to better protect victims of violent crime, including stronger restraining orders and better protection for personal data. However, the majority in parliament argued that these issues are already being addressed by ongoing government investigations.
The Decision
The Swedish parliament voted to reject all 120 proposals, meaning no new laws will be introduced from these specific suggestions. A majority of MPs decided that existing government projects are already covering these needs.
Does this affect you?
- Crime victims: Will not see any immediate changes to their legal protections or support systems from these specific proposals, as the current laws remain unchanged.
- People with protected personal data: The rules keeping their identity and address safe will remain the same, as the proposed updates were turned down.
- Police and legal authorities: Will continue to work under the existing guidelines for restraining orders and victim support without having to adapt to new rules.
In Practice
- No immediate changes will be made to the rules for restraining orders.
- The current system for protecting personal data remains exactly as it is today.
- The government will continue its current, ongoing work and investigations regarding crime victims without adding these new proposals.
- The proposals put forward by individual MPs in late 2025 will not be turned into laws.