Urminnes hävd

Custom of Time Immemorial, also known as Ancient Custom [urminnes hävd], is a legal term with historical roots. The concept refers to a custom or practice that has been followed for a long time and is regarded as an Established Tradition.

In Swedish law, Custom of Time Immemorial has particular significance when it comes to property rights and the use
of land.

The concept of Custom of Time Immemorial, represents an important part of Swedish legal practice and tradition.

By recognizing and respecting Established Customs and
Practices, one can understand and apply legal rules in a
more nuanced way.

✨    Claim of Time Immemorial    ✨

ur·min·nes  \

  urminnes

adjective

 1   :  time immemorial, ancient

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haevd  \

  hävd

noun

 1   :  tradition, custom

 2   :  claim, ownership (right of possession) of real property
          based on long–term possession and use.

Swedish State                 Church of Sweden

Uniting Church in Sweden

Equmeniakyrkan

aka

Joint Future Church

Swedish:  Gemensam framtid

The Swedish State and Church officially separated in 2000.

•  Until 1996, if born in Sweden, you were automatically also
    a member of the Swedish State Church/Religion.

•  One had to request to be removed as a member of the
    State Church.

Swedish State Religion/Church  =  Protestant (Lutheran Gospel)

Carl XVI Gustaf Folke Hubertus Bernadotte

(of French descent)

Whatever King/Queen to "rule" over the Swedish Reich, they have to be "blessed" by the State Church (Lutherhan Gospel) before official reign—like in fairy tales.

Head of State at War

Sweden's latest head of state is King Carl XVI Gustaf. He will be succeeded by Crown Princess Victoria.

If the kingdom is at war, the head of state must by law follow the government.

If the head of state is in occupied territory or in a place other than the government, he or she is deemed to be prevented from fulfilling his or her duties as head of state.

In the Nordic/Baltic, of all the European Union states, only Denmark and Latvia have members in the Party of Patriots.

Not one member from any other Nordic/Baltic state show interest in the concept of Patriotism.

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pa·tri·ot

  patriot

noun

  1   a   :  a person who loves, supports, and defends one's
                country and its interests with devotion.

"Be careful with speculation about election interference.
It could become a self–fulfilling prophecy."

~    Charlotte von Essen    ~

Chief of the Swedish Security Police

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No one I've talked to has ever heard the Chief of the Swedish Security Police say something  reveal the method  like this.

Ever, so this is something new for this year—2026.

"Sweden is often rightly regarded as one of
the least corrupt countries in the world."

~    Parul Sharma    ~

Secretary–General

Swedish Anti–Bribery Institute  [Institutet Mot Mutor]

The Swedish Anti–Bribery Institute is backed by the following:

  •   Stockholm Chamber of Commerce

       Stockholms Handelskammare

  •   Confederation of Swedish Enterprise

       Svenskt Näringsliv

  •   Swedish Association of Local Authorities

       Sveriges Kommuner och Regioner

  •   Swedish Trade Federation

       Svensk Handel

  •   Swedish Association of the Paharmaceutical Industry

       Läkemedelsindustriföreningen

  •   Swedish Construction Federation

       Byggföretagen

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The last year this oath was used in Sweden.

Removal of oath supported by 'Riksdagen' (Reichstag).

Same year the Swedish BAR Association was established.

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First time a gender neutral pronoun was suggested for use in the Swedish language.

Suggestor: Rolf Dunäs in Uppsala Nya Tidning (newspaper)

In 2015, the Swedish gender neutral pronoun 'hen' was introduced in SAOL. Since then, the pronoun 'hen' is officially part of the Swedish language.

Selection of Swedish pronouns:

  •   Han  =  He/Him

  •   Hon  =  She/Her

  •   Dom  =  They/Them

  •   Hen  =  ?

SAOL:  Svenska Akademiens Ordlista

               (Swedish Academy Word Dictonary)

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Source:  Ämbetsmannareformen, 1975

(Public Servant Reform, 1975)

Since 1976

If a non–citizen resides in Sweden legally for three years, he or she is allowed to vote in the following elections:

City  –  County  –  Church

The only election a non–citizen is not allowed to vote in, assuming he or she is here legally, is for the Reichstag (general election).

For church elections, the only other requirement:

  •   Member of the Swedish State Church.

Age limit:  18 yrs

Exception:  Church (16 yrs)

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Pre–voting

Since 1942, pre–voting is a part of the Swedish election process.

Administration

  •   Until 2006:  Swedish Post Office

  •   Since 2006:  The cities of Sweden, collectively.

And, of course, the cities of Sweden are run politically.

The Swedish election process also includes voting by mail.

On Voting From Abroad

Today [March 26, 2026] in Swedish media:

Fler utlandssvenskar ska rösta.

[machine translation]

More Swedes Living Abroad Should Vote

The government wants to encourage more Swedes living abroad to vote. In the last election, only 32 percent of them voted.

For this reason, the government has asked the Election Authority with broadening and deepening the information provided about the voting rights and voting options available to Swedes living abroad ahead of the September election. Among other things, letters will be sent to everyone who has been removed from the voter registry in the past 15 years.

Efforts are also being made to ensure that the number of polling stations abroad reaches a record high—nearly 300—and that their opening hours are extended.

Source:  SVT News

Digital ID in Sweden (called Bank–ID) began in 2010.

At first, it was only supposed to be used for banking purposes.

That slowly changed to how Bank–ID is used in Sweden today.

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

In Sweden, this is standard procedure.

Every once in a while, the UN will criticize Sweden for this, still, nothing has ever changed.

Others, who would criticize Sweden for having this concept of pre–trial detention, call it a hostage situation since you're being detained [punished] before a verdict/judgment.

There is no such thing as posting bail before trial and it's always been like this. Also, Swedish pre–trial detention can last for a very long time.

English/Swedish:  Pre–trial Detention  =  Häktning

In Sweden, is probably not what you'd think it is.

To be selected for jury duty, you have to be a member of any of the established political parties.

In other words, the outcome of a trial is always based on a decision that has a political component to it.

English/Swedish:  Juror  =  Nämndeman

A network started by Anne Ramberg in 2006. At the time, Anne Ramberg was presiding over the Swedish BAR Association.

The Hilda & Rubin network consist of lawyers, judges, police and state administrators ("public servants").

One of the requirements a person must meet in order to join, is sharing the network's values.

There are, in my opinion, many interesting current and former members of the Hilda & Rubin network.

  •   Hilda:  The club for women.

  •   Rubin:  The club for men.

Svenska Advokatsamfundet

Established 1887

Same year the oath 'Primum Non Nocere' was removed.

Active Dates

Institution for movie censorship:  1911 – 2011

Institution for theater censorship:  1835 – 1872

Discontinued Swedish State Monopoloy

Television:  1987

Radio:  1993

Launch of cabel television:  1983

The Swedish language, is also one of the many Germanic languages that form a branch of the Indo–European language family—it can be traced back approximately 1,200 years.

Yiddish language, one of the many Germanic languages that form a branch of the Indo–European language family.

Yiddish is the language of the Ashkenazim, central and eastern European Jews and their descendants.

Yiddish is written in the Hebrew alphabet.

The earliest dated Yiddish documents are from the 12th century AD, but scholars have dated the origin of the language to the 9th century, when the Ashkenazim emerged as a unique cultural entity in central Europe.

Yiddish first arose through an intricate fusion of two linguistic stocks: a Semitic component (containing postclassical Hebrew and Aramic that the first settlers brought with them to Europe from the Middle East) and a grammatically and lexically more potent Germanic component.

In addition, a sprinkling of words from Romance languages also seems to have appeared in Yiddish from early on.

Yiddish has also a Slavic component.

Source:  www.britannica.com

Questions

  •   Was it the Swedish language that influenced the German
       language, or the German language that influenced the
       Swedish language?

  •   How did this really come about?

  •   And, the ancient Norse languages?

  •   How do the Norse languages fit into all this?

  •   Which language was where first?

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Ashkenazi Jewish German (Yiddish), for instance, was not first.

The ancient Norse languages were on the other hand.

The Ashkenazi Jewish German (Yiddish) language must have had a strong lobby in order to get that classification in Sweden, I think.

Again, what about the ancient Norse languages?

Why are the ancient Norse languages not cherished more?

  •   First Jews in Sweden can be traced back to the 1500s.

       (not determined if they were Ashkenazi or Hebrew Jews)

           …a wild guess: Ashkenazi Jewish German (Yiddish).

  •   First [documented] trace of the Ashkenazi Jewish German
       (Yiddish) language in Sweden is found in the late 1700s.

Why is Ashkenazi Jewish German (Yiddish) a national minority language in Sweden?

And why is Hebrew not?

It would also make more [common] sense if the Ashkenazi/Yiddish were considered a national minority group—not the 'Jews.'

Thought:  It's their own separation of things that makes this what it is.

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I can't find the logic behind the minority issue regarding Jews, Ashkenazi, Hebrew, Yiddish, and so on, in Sweden.

Or all of Scandinavia for that matter.

To be honest, something seems fake—not 100%.

Like most other things surrounding the Great State of Schweden.

When researching this, you'll come across words and names such as Ashkenazi, Scythia, Khazaria, Ukraine, Black Sea, and many more.

Scythia and Khazaria are roughly same areas, different eras.

Sources:  Public (online)

"The ockultism that surrounds freemasonry
in some other countries has no equivalent
in Sweden, especially in Gothenburg."

In their own words…

"Pinsamt, Mohamsson!"

[machine translation]

"Embarrassing, Mohamsson!"

Analysis • When a Swedish party leader is unaware of Sweden's most important constitutional law, it can only be summed up in a single word: Embarrassing! It's particularly ironic, of course, when it's Simona Mohamsson, leader of the Liberals—the party most closely associated over the years with ideals of education and the importance of learning.

Simona Mohamsson is likely not alone in having difficulty identifying Sweden's constitutional laws. Many Swedes probably have a rather vague understanding of the constitutional laws, let alone being able to name them all.

But a party leader should, of course, be familiar with the constitutional laws, especially the Instrument of Government.

Noteworthy

The Instrument of Government is Sweden's most important constitutional document. It forms the very foundation of Swedish democracy and the Swedish system of government. It describes the roles of the Riksdag and the Government, and establishes that all public power derives from the people and is exercised in accordance with the law. The Instrument of Government also lists citizens' freedoms and rights.

The Instrument of Government is thus a fundamental manual for a politician, a minister, and not least a party leader, on how political power is regulated and can be exercised in Sweden.

It is therefore remarkable that Simona Mohamsson does not seem to be familiar with the Instrument of Government.

Who Can Become King And Queen

But she also seems to have a vague understanding of the other constitutional laws.

These include the Freedom of the Press Act, which grants citizens the right to distribute printed materials and regulates the principle of public access to official records—the right to access public documents.

Another constitutional law is the Act on the Order of Succession, which regulates the line of succession and who can become king and queen. In addition, there is the Freedom of Expression Act, which protects freedom of expression on TV, radio, and the internet.

Four constitutional Laws

So, a total of four constitutional laws, of which Simona Mohamsson seems reasonably certain only about the Freedom of the Press Act.

The constitutional laws are considered so important that the Riksdag cannot simply amend them; instead, two parliamentary decisions are required, with an election in between.

It is, of course, particularly ironic that Simona Mohamsson is the Minister of Education and also the party leader of the Liberals, a party that has always associated itself with learning and knowledge.

The Liberals and the former People's Party have always prioritized education and school issues and have long advocated for a special social studies test for Swedish citizenship.

Many surely also remember Mohamssson's latest slogan: "Educate yourself, behave yourself, and care." A crash course in Sweden's system of government might be a good first step.

Source:  SvT "News"

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 Solid  Swedish  Foundation  Democracy

   1.  Instrument of Government

        (Regeringsformen)

   2.  Freedom of the Press Act

        (Tryckfrihetsförordningen)

   3.  Act on the Order of Succession

        (Successionsordningen)

   4.  Freedom of Expression Act

        (Yttrandefrihetsgrundlagen)

Note:

These "constitutional laws" are considered so important…

"…that the Riksdag cannot simply amend them;
instead, two parliamentary decisions are required,
with an election in between."

✨    Two Decisions    ✨

✨    One Election    ✨

That's it!

Imagine that!!

Readout of Vice Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting
with General Michael Claesson,
Swedish Chief of Defence

Vice Chairman Spokesperson Major Joshua J. Pena provided the following:

General Christopher J. Mahoney, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met with General Michael Claesson, Swedish Chief of Defence, at the Pentagon, 25 March 2026. The leaders discussed support to Ukraine and key lessons learned, emphasizing resilience, interoperability, and rapid adaptation, as well as the need to strengthen their respective defense industrial bases.

Both leaders highlighted the role of multinational exercises to innovate and test capabilities and the growing U.S.–Sweden security relationship. General Claesson expressed Sweden's openness to expanding bilateral cooperation through the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA), and underscored Sweden's role as a security provider in Europe while monitoring the situation in the Middle East.

The leaders underscored the importance of the U.S.–Sweden military partnership, built on shared democratic values, strong security cooperation, and a commitment to interoperability and collective defense. They emphasized continued collaboration to counter emerging threats, and promote stability, resilience, and prosperity across the Euro–Atlantic region.

Joint Chiefs Of Staff

News

March 25, 2026

www.jcs.mil

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Openness, Security Provider, Democratic
Values, Stability, Prosperity

General Thoughts

Besides Ukraine and Iran, what if the leaders discussed…

 •  SwedishFly🪰Intl,  Inc.™ and their long plan?

 •  Some of Claesson's previous employees?

 •  The "mystery" surrounding Swedish airspace?

 •  Who is Claesson's employer—who is in charge?

Considering:

Openness, Security Provider, Stability, and Prosperity

Claesson (and his friends) should by now be quite aware of:

An Opportunity Of a Lifetime

Claesson's employer represents the exact opposite of the words Openness, Security Provider, Stability, and Prosperity.

Perhaps because of their Democratic Values?    🙄

Anyways, regardless of who Claesson's employer is, they would benefit from reading here and here.

Psst!  Vi hade kunnat ta allt detta på svenska — dock bättre att köra det lite mer internationellt. Eller hur?

      /Peace Out

(February 20, 2026)

Omvärldens syn på Sverige är "mycket, mycket god".

[machine translation]

The World's View Of Sweden Is "Very, Very Good"

Sweden's image abroad is positive, according to the Swedish Institute's annual report. This is a recovery after several events that negatively affected the world's perception of the country.

"We have a good foundation to build on," says Madeleine Sjöstedt, Director General of the Swedish Institute.

Sweden's international reputation is one of the strongest in the world, according to the Swedish Institute, which published its annual report, The Image of Sweden Abroad 2025, on Friday. The report summarizes the perception of Sweden abroad by looking at traditional and social media, among other things.

Madeleine Sjöstedt, Director General of the Swedish Institute, now describes Sweden's image as "very, very good."

"Many people are attracted to the Swedish way of life and being," she says in Morgonstudion.

Over the past year, Sweden's social governance has been in the spotlight abroad, repeatedly receiving high rankings. One reason for this focus is that Sweden's integration into NATO and the country's military investments have attracted international attention.

Took a Hit

Sweden's image took something of a hit after several events during the pandemic and the following year.

Sweden's high–profile handling of COVID-19 was questioned during the pandemic. Then one of the biggest influence campaigns of all time was directed at Sweden—the LVU campaign. Rumors that social services were kidnapping Muslim children spread widely on social media. In the summer of 2023, the spotlight was once again on Sweden when Salwan Momika repeatedly burned Korans in public. This provoked strong and negative reactions in several Muslim countries.

According to Madeleine Sjöstedt, the negative effects of these events on Sweden's image have now largely disappeared.

"We know that it has had a dramatic impact, which has since subsided in most countries," she says.

Does Sweden's Image Play a Role?

According to Madeleine Sjöstedt, the world's image of Sweden affects the country's attractiveness for investment, study, and work. In addition to strengthening competitiveness, Madeleine Sjöstedt believes that it strengthens Sweden's resilience.

"If there is a serious crisis, it can be useful. You can see that with Ukraine, which is using its good reputation to hold out," she says.

In the report, the Swedish Institute points out that the world's focus on the Swedish defense has strengthened Sweden's image of resilience.

How do you think Sweden's image will change in the future?

"I see a bright future ahead, because we have a good foundation to build on."

Report: Sweden's Image Abroad In 2025

Themes in the coverage of Sweden:

 •  Continued coverage of Sweden's defense, security, and
     international relations.

 •  Significant attention was given to specific events such
     as the mass shooting in Örebro and the murder of
     Salwan Momika.

 •  Statements about Sweden by leaders of other countries
     attracted attention, including those by US President
     Donald Trump.

 •  Sport featured prominently in the image of Sweden.

 •  Footballer Viktor Gyökeres' transfer to Arsenal was one
     of the most widely reported news events.

 •  Other prominent events included Greta Thunberg's
     participation in actions in support of Gaza.

Sweden's Reputation:

 •  Sweden generally has a positive reputation.

 •  Those with the most positive view of Sweden are Europe
     and North America.

 •  Sweden's reputation is weakest in parts of Africa, but it
     is still described as good.

Source:  SVT "News"

Swedish Institute:  www.si.se

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I'm not going to say much about the above.

It is what it is—and you can believe whatever you want.   🤭

👋😎 😎👍          

Sverige måste ta korruptionen på större allvar.

[machine translation]

Sweden Must Take Corruption More Seriously

Sweden has become more corrupt. There are a number of measures the government could take to reduce the risk of corruption in the state apparatus and the party system.

We are used to thinking of Sweden as a pioneer in terms of transparency, legal certainty, and trust in public activities. But this is a position we seem to be slowly losing.

Every year, Transparency International measures perceived corruption in the public sector in almost 200 countries through its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). Sweden most recently scored 80 points out of 100, which is the lowest and thus worst rating in modern times and a continuation of a downward trend that has been going on for several years. Historically, Sweden scored around 90+ points, with peak ratings above 93 in the early 2000s.

Now Sweden ranks second worst among the Nordic countries. Denmark and Finland top the global ranking, with 89 and 88 points respectively.

Both the negative trend and the fact that we are falling out of the Nordic group should prompt our politicians to give higher priority to the issue of combating corruption. The trend is unlikely to reverse itself. It shows that today's controls are not sufficient.

One area where politicians are now trying to take action is, of course, the fight against organized crime. In its press release, Transparency International emphasizes the fight against crime as important for Sweden. A criminal economy estimated to have a turnover of around SEK 350 billion annually is a threat to trust throughout society.

But beyond that, there are more specific measures against corruption that have been raised in the political debate and, in several cases, investigated, but which have not yet been implemented.

For example, a national procurement database is still on Transparency International's wish list. Such a database exists in Finland and increases transparency in public affairs. We know that procurement, especially at the municipal level, is vulnerable to corruption. Both the Swedish Procurement Authority and the Swedish Competition Authority have called for a database, but the political level is dragging its feet.

Another measure that has been delayed is a party financing law with common rules for party support. Such a law was already discussed in 2021, the year before the so–called party financing scandal exploded. A government inquiry, the Transparency Committee, presented its proposals last year, but these have not yet led to any concrete legislative proposals. Politicians seem most interested in the issue when another party commits obvious transgressions.

A third measure—perhaps the most central one—that has not yet become a reality is a comprehensive anti–corruption law. The Tidö government has introduced the new crime of abuse of public office. But what is still missing is a separate corruption law that brings together more crimes, such as bribery and breach of trust, under the same umbrella and actually calls it corruption.

Symptomatically, current legislation does not mention the word corruption even once.

The workload at the Council on Legislation is likely to be heavy at the moment. But can we dare to hope that the Tidö government will still manage to deliver something more in this area before the election?

Source:  GöteborgsPosten

Tidö Government:  Sweden Democrats (SD), Christian Democrats (KD), Liberals (L), Moderates (M)

…and they, in turn, all belong to the Swedish Uniparty.

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No, Sweden has not become more corrupt

Instead, it's just like all other evil in current times, the Swedish corruption is becoming MORE VISIBLE.

Symptomatically, GöteborgsPosten never mentions the deeper reasons—the root of the problem.

Hint:  It's NOT 'debt saturation'—far from it.

That's OK, we all know why.

And still, who is in charge?

Today [July 26] in Sweden:

Vi behöver fler kliniska prövningar inom svensk vård.

[machine translation]

We Need More Clinical Trials In Swedish Healthcare

In order for Sweden to remain a leading country when it comes to innovation and medical research, it is important to increase the number of clinical trials. The government is now launching an investigation into how more patients can be given the opportunity to participate in such trials, including groups that have previously found it difficult to give consent due to their medical condition, writes Acko Ankarberg Johansson (KD), Minister for Health.

Sweden has a long history of medical research and innovation and is ranked as one of the world's top innovation countries. Despite this, the number of clinical trials has declined in recent years. The government is now taking a further step to increase the number of clinical trials in Sweden. An investigator will now review the issue and, within that framework, the possibility for people with reduced decision–making capacity to participate in clinical trials.

Clinical trials are conducted on new medicines and medical devices to determine whether they are safe and effective. Fewer clinical trials affect the potential for new medical breakthroughs in Sweden and limit Swedish patients' access to early, innovative and sometimes life–saving treatments.

The government aims to increase the number of clinical trials. Clinical trials are crucial for new medical breakthroughs and also enable Swedish patients to get early access to new and innovative treatments. More patients should have the opportunity to participate in one. For people with reduced decision–making capacity, participation can be difficult or impossible because it requires the consent of the patient, guardian or trustee. This may be the case, for example, for people with dementia or other illnesses that affect cognitive ability. Even people who suddenly lose full mental capacity may find it difficult to participate in a clinical trial. For example, a person who has suffered a cardiac arrest may not be able to give consent for treatment with a new drug in a research study, even if doctors believe that this particular drug can save him or her, they are then tied to other treatment options.

The inquiry should therefore make proposals on who should have the power to give informed consent to participate in a clinical trial for a person who is permanently or temporarily incapacitated. In addition, the inquiry should make proposals on who should be able to give informed consent for a person temporarily lacking decision–making capacity in the case of other clinical research. In the latter case, other conditions may also need to be set for conducting such trials with persons temporarily lacking decision–making capacity. In this context, there are of course important considerations that need to be made in relation to the rights and freedoms of those concerned. All trials must also continue to be reviewed by the Ethical Review Authority before they can be approved.

A previous report on access to vaccines against COVID-19 (SOU 2022:3) pointed to the need to be able to conduct larger and more effective studies in areas such as vaccines. Examples of such studies are cluster-randomized clinical trials, a type of study in which entire groups, rather than individuals, are randomly assigned to different groups. Each group is then assigned a specific treatment or intervention to be evaluated. The groups, or 'clusters', can be hospitals, health centres, wards or other organizational units. The inquiry will therefore consider whether these cluster–randomized trials should be allowed in Sweden and, if so, what legal, scientific and ethical aspects may arise if such studies are allowed in Sweden.

The Government has met regularly with representatives of both industry and the regions to discuss the common goal of increasing the number of clinical trials in Sweden. We have now continued to work on several of the issues raised. The Government is keen to simplify processes and regulations so that companies choose to locate their clinical trials in Sweden. In the face of strong international competition, Sweden must offer attractive conditions for research and innovation. This is a prerequisite for strengthening our common prosperity and for patients to have access to the most effective treatments.

Acko Ankarberg Johansson (KD), Minister for Health

Source:  GöteborgsPosten      ZzzZzzZzz…

KD:  Christian Democrats

Today [July 17] in Sweden:

Två veckor med nya lagen: Så många tjänstemän har förolämpats.

[machine translation]

Two Weeks Of the New Law: This Many Officials Have Been Insulted

Two weeks have passed since the new law on 'insulting a public official' came into force. Since its introduction on July 2, police in the Western Region have received 24 reports of criminal language against public officials. And one professional group stands out among the reports.
– 21 of the reports concern police officers, says Tamara Gonzales Fuentes, police spokesperson.

On July 2, new legislation came into force making it illegal to insult public officials.

What has become illegal is to "direct accusations, derogatory statements or humiliating behavior" against, for example, police officers in the course of their work, provided that "the act is likely to offend the official's self–esteem or dignity".

The controversial law aims to strengthen the protection of public servants, but it has also been criticized for restricting freedom of expression.

Exactly how the law will be applied and who will be convicted is still unclear. But the police do have a figure for how many people have been reported for the new crime in the first few weeks.

"Too Early To Say"

GP has asked the authority to compile how many reports of the new crime classification have been made in western Sweden in the first two weeks, and the result is almost two reports a day.

– "From July 2 until today, we have received 24 reports in the Western Police Region, including the crime of insulting a public official," says Tamara Gonzalez Fuentes, Police Spokesperson.

According to Tamara Gonzalez, it is still too early to say whether this should be seen as a lot or a little in relation to other criminal classifications.

– "Right now it's a bit too early to say whether it's a lot or a little, and I myself can't draw any concrete comparisons without it becoming speculative," she says.

"Gendered Words, Swearing And Other Things"

When it comes to the question of which occupational groups are most exposed to insults that are considered potentially criminal, however, the trend in the first few weeks is clear.

– "Two of the complaints are against government employees, one against a municipal employee and 21 against police officers," says Tamara Gonzales Fuentes.

Having read through these complaints, can you say anything about the type of insults they have received?

– "These are insults in various terms and degrees, where individuals have intended to offend officials. I can't go into the exact terms, but there are both gender words, swear words and other things that are intended to offend, she says.

Investigated As Other Crimes

How many of the reports will result in convictions is still an open question, as there is no case law and no cases have been brought to court.

It is therefore difficult for Tamara Gonzales to say when the picture will become clearer as to exactly which statements now constitute a crime.

– The crime of insulting a public official is no different from the investigation of other crimes, but is investigated by local police districts. "So exactly how long it can take differs a little from case to case, also because in some cases there are reports of only insulting a public official, while in other cases it has been committed in connection with other offenses," she says.

Source:  GöteborgsPosten      ZzzZzzZzz…