Background & Purpose

To address safety concerns and maintain order at locked detention facilities where individuals await deportation, the government proposed enhanced security measures.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal, introducing new rules that grant authorities broader powers for searches and supervised visits.

Does this affect you?

  • Detention center residents: Subject to more frequent body searches, room inspections, and restricted visiting conditions.
  • Visitors to detention centers: May be required to undergo stricter entry checks and could be limited to visits behind a glass partition.

In Practice

  • Staff can conduct more body searches and room inspections.
  • Stricter entry controls will be implemented at all detention centers.
  • A new type of visitor rule is introduced, allowing meetings separated by a glass partition.