Background & Purpose

During the autumn 2022 general submission period, numerous proposals regarding children and young people within social services were submitted to the Swedish parliament.

Proposals & Debate

The proposals covered various areas such as social interventions, out-of-home care placements, follow-up and support for placed children, adoption, and children's rights. The committee recommended rejecting all proposals, pointing to ongoing work within these areas.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament voted against all the submitted proposals, following the committee's recommendation.

Does this affect you?

  • Social workers: They will continue their daily operations under current regulatory frameworks without new parliamentary directives from these specific motions.
  • Children in social care: Their support systems and care placements remain governed by existing laws and ongoing administrative developments.

In Practice

  • No new legislative changes or policy shifts are implemented as a result of this vote.
  • Existing work and current regulations within social services and child welfare continue as before.
  • Parliament chose to rely on ongoing governmental and municipal initiatives rather than the specific opposition measures.