The Swedish government announced plans to toughen criminal sentencing, aiming to reduce crime rates. The new legislation will push courts to use the higher end of the punishment scale and impose longer sentences for serial offenders.
Background
Sweden has struggled with a gang crime wave for two decades, although shootings have decreased significantly in the last four years. The government has introduced measures to combat crime, including harsher sentences for gang crimes and increased electronic surveillance powers for police.
Under the new proposal, all committed crimes will be taken into consideration when sentencing, rather than just the most serious offense. Minister of Justice Gunnar Strommer stated that this change will result in significantly longer sentences for serial offenders.
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