The judicial system comprises the institutions that are responsible for the rule of law and legal security in Sweden, i.e. the police, public prosecutor, courts and correctional treatment. This entails preventing and combating criminal activities, investigating crime, enforcing sentences and providing support to victims of crime.

To combat crime and increase security, investments in the judicial system and criminal law measures must be combined with effective and proactive crime prevention efforts. The Government has therefore presented a national strategy that focuses on social crime prevention measures. The aim includes preventing children and young people from becoming involved in criminal networks and other types of crime.

The Swedish Government has adopted Sweden’s first comprehensive national strategy against organised crime. The strategy serves as a direction for the work against organised crime, with the purpose to reduce vulnerabilities exploited by criminals. The national strategy presents priorities and identifies central actors.

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The Government has presented its publication ‘A concerted approach to intellectual property’. This is part of the Government’s effort to strengthen Sweden’s innovative capacity and competitiveness and to promote and secure a rich cultural offering, both nationally and globally.

Published25 May 2026·Press releasefromGunnar Strömmer,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise,Ministry of Culture,Ministry of Education and Research,Ministry of Justice

Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer and Morocco’s Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi today signed a declaration of intent on strengthened cooperation in the field of justice.

Published11 November 2025·Press releasefromGunnar Strömmer,Ministry of Justice

On 10 October 2025, the Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer received Iraq’s Minister of Interior. In connection with the visit, the two ministers signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding on law enforcement cooperation, focusing on cross-border organised crime.

Published10 October 2025·Press releasefromGunnar Strömmer,Johan Forssell,Ministry of Justice

The Government has decided to appoint an inquiry to investigate and propose that Swedish citizenship be revoked in certain cases.

Published26 May 2025·Press releasefromJohan Forssell,Ministry of Justice

The Government has decided to refer a proposal for new legislation to criminalise virginity testing, virginity certificates and hymenoplasty to the Council on Legislation. The proposal also includes criminalising the failure to report forced or child marriage. These proposals aim to strengthen the protection of women and girls living in communities where honour-based abuse is prevalent.

Published24 April 2025·Press releasefromGunnar Strömmer,Nina Larsson,Ministry of Employment,Ministry of Justice

The Swedish Government has adopted Sweden’s first comprehensive national strategy against organised crime. The strategy describes the problems in detail, provides guidelines for measures, and outlines the most important work planned by the Government moving forward.

Published06 March 2025·Legal documentfromMinistry of Justice

Brochure in pdf format presenting Resistance and decisive action – a national strategy against organised crime.

Published27 January 2025·Information materialfromGunnar Strömmer,Ministry of Justice

In Sweden, freedom of expression and demonstration are protected by the Constitution. Freedom of expression is one of the foundations of the Swedish state. Freedom of expression, freedom of information,  freedom to demonstrate and freedom of assembly are therefore central rights in our democracy. The individual’s right to freedom of religion is also strongly protected by the Constitution.

Published26 January 2023· Updated13 January 2025·ArticlefromMinistry of Justice

On 26 November, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed two bilateral agreements – one on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and one on extradition. This is to strengthen the cooperation to combat organised crime and reduce criminals’ to carry out criminal activities in our respective countries.

Published28 November 2024·Press releasefromGunnar Strömmer,Ministry of Justice

Brochure in pdf format presenting the Government’s national strategy Barriärer mot brott (Barriers to crime).

Published25 June 2024·Information materialfromMinistry of Justice

More and more children and young people are becoming involved in criminal networks, and stopping recruitment requires early interventions, knowledge-based methods and collaboration. Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer and Minister for Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall therefore hosted Nordic countries, including the autonomous regions, for a discussion about children and young people who are, or risk being, involved in crime. The meeting was held within the framework of the ongoing Swedish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Published25 March 2024·ArticlefromCamilla Waltersson Grönvall,Gunnar Strömmer,Ministry of Health and Social Affairs,Ministry of Justice

To combat crime and increase security, investments in the judicial system and criminal law measures must be combined with effective and proactive crime prevention efforts. The Government has therefore presented a national strategy that focuses on social crime prevention measures. The aim includes preventing children and young people from becoming involved in criminal networks and other types of crime.

Published21 March 2024·Press releasefromCamilla Waltersson Grönvall,Gunnar Strömmer,Jakob Forssmed,Lotta Edholm,Ministry of Education and Research,Ministry of Health and Social Affairs,Ministry of Justice

Gang criminality and other forms of serious crime are major societal problems in both Sweden and France. Together, Sweden and France are now intensifying their efforts in the fight against organised crime. A new agreement will present new possibilities for closer cooperation in several areas.

Published04 March 2024·Press releasefromGunnar Strömmer,Ministry of Justice

The Swedish Government has adopted Sweden’s first comprehensive national strategy against organised crime. The strategy serves as a direction for the work against organised crime, with the purpose to reduce vulnerabilities exploited by criminals. The national strategy presents priorities and identifies central actors.

Published08 February 2024·Press releasefromGunnar Strömmer,Ministry of Justice

In a referral to the Council on Legislation, the Government proposes amending the legislation on Swedish citizenship. The proposals entail stricter requirements on acquisition of Swedish citizenship by notification and better protection for children and adults in vulnerable situations.

Published29 January 2024·Press releasefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry of Justice

The Government today decided to refer a proposal to the Council on Legislation regarding amendments necessary for Sweden to able to take part in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO).

Published26 January 2024·Press releasefromGunnar Strömmer,Ministry of Justice

The Inquiry on anonymous witness testimony has presented its interim report to Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer. In its report, the Inquiry proposes introducing a system of anonymous witness testimony in criminal cases.

Published02 November 2023·Press releasefromGunnar Strömmer,Ministry of Justice

Video surveillance is effective in preventing crime, is a valuable tool in criminal investigations and can be used to stop crimes while they are in progress. In light of the recent wave of violence, the Government has presented a new video surveillance offensive that will allow the Swedish Police Authority to make better use of facial recognition and automatic number plate recognition technologies and direct access to traffic cameras.

Published19 October 2023·Press releasefromGunnar Strömmer,Ministry of Justice

The Government has received the report ‘Who owns the property’ (Vem äger fastigheten). In the report, the Inquiry proposes measures aimed at preventing the Swedish property market from being exploited for crime and countering fraudulent conveyance of rental properties.

Published19 October 2023·Press releasefromGunnar Strömmer,Ministry of Justice

Sweden is facing a deteriorating security situation, with an increased threat of attacks by terrorists and violent extremists. This situation requires additional measures, not least in efforts to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism.

The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention will therefore be tasked with enhancing collaboration between government agencies and other relevant actors to prevent radicalisation and the spread of violent extremism. This assignment will be carried out as part of the activities of the Council’s Swedish Centre for Preventing Violent Extremism.

Published05 September 2023·Press releasefromGunnar Strömmer,Ministry of Justice