4 Jun 2026
Swedish prison rules: New limits on social benefits
New rules mean that people serving prison sentences in controlled housing or security detention must …
Justice
28 May 2026
Sweden to move prisoners to Estonia due to overcrowding
The Swedish parliament has approved a new agreement allowing prisoners to serve their sentences in …
26 May 2026
Sweden improves crime victim compensation
Sweden simplifies compensation for crime victims and increases parental financial liability for …
25 May 2026
Sweden plans a new criminal sentencing system
The Swedish Parliament is preparing to vote on a major reform of how criminal penalties are decided …
7 May 2026
Sweden updates Nordic criminal sentence cooperation
New rules make it easier for people to serve their sentences in the Nordic country where they have …
5 May 2026
Sweden replaces youth care with prison for young offenders
The Swedish parliament has decided that young people aged 15–17 who commit serious crimes will now …
29 Apr 2026
Swedish parliament updates court and trial procedures
New rules in Sweden will make trials more efficient and reduce the stress on victims and witnesses.
2 Apr 2026
Swedish Parliament rejects prison reform proposals
The Swedish parliament has decided to say no to 80 opposition proposals regarding the prison system, …
26 Mar 2026
Swedish Parliament rejects 122 criminal law proposals
The Swedish parliament has decided not to move forward with any of the 122 opposition proposals …
17 Mar 2026
Sweden introduces new indefinite security custody
The Swedish Parliament has approved a new law allowing for indefinite detention of high-risk …