Background & Purpose

Media reports have highlighted Swedish citizens committing online sexual abuse against children abroad, adult-minor contacts on dating sites, and sales of child-like sex dolls on e-commerce platforms.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament decided to urge the government to task the police with intensifying operations against digital child sexual abuse and expanding internet blocking lists.

Does this affect you?

  • Swedish Police Authority: Receives explicit directives and higher priority to investigate and stop digital child sexual abuse.
  • Children and minors online: Gains stronger digital protection through targeted police efforts and blocked harmful websites.

In Practice

  • The government is expected to issue direct orders to the Swedish Police Authority.
  • Police operations will increase focus on digital environments and networks.
  • Blocking lists for websites promoting or enabling child sexual abuse will be expanded and improved.