Background & Purpose
To increase safety and security at special youth homes run by the state, the government proposed new legal tools to prevent crime and unauthorized communication.
Proposals & Debate
The proposal includes dividing youth homes into security levels, restricting mobile and internet access for certain residents, and giving staff the right to check visitors and background information.
The Decision
The Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal for stricter security rules at special youth homes after a final vote in the chamber.
Does this affect you?
- Youth in care: Must use state-provided electronic equipment for communication and face stricter controls on visitors at high-security facilities.
- Visitors to youth homes: May be subject to body searches and background checks regarding criminal records or suspicions before being allowed to visit.
In Practice
- Special youth homes will be divided into different security levels.
- Residents at homes with heightened security can only use electronic communication devices provided and approved by the state authority.
- Visits can be conditional, meaning visitors may need to undergo a body search for security reasons.
- Staff can investigate whether a person who wants to contact or visit a young person is convicted or suspected of crimes.