SwedenEven if the court finds that the child has committed murder or other serious crimes, no punishment can be imposed.
Topic: organized crime
Sweden: Organized crime drains welfare coffers
Sweden“The welfare sector is an area where we know that a lot of money goes missing”, says Carina Gunnarson, Associate Professor of Political Science at the Swedish Defence Research Agency.
Swedish gang crime spreads to Norway
The Nordics“We are concerned about the use of violence and the recruitment of vulnerable young people by Swedish gangs”, says Tomas Staerk, head of the investigation.
Denmark’s Minister of Justice: “Sweden has a totally depraved culture of violence”
Denmark"I think the vast majority of Danes find it hard to relate to the fact that our neighboring country has areas that have collapsed so much that this can exist".
Comment: Criminal gangs profit from Western arms supplies to Ukraine
WorldJenny Piper: The foolish decision to rain down hundreds of billions of dollars worth of arms on Ukraine will have unpleasant consequences at home.
Sweden: Alleged gang leader first to be banned from Södertälje area
SwedenThe 26-year-old man is banned from the area until December 15 and faces a year in prison if he violates the ban.
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Swedish police: “Children receive murder assignments in chat groups”
Sweden"Once they get the gun in their hand, they might start to think it's not as much fun anymore, but by then it's often too late", they warn.
Police: Summer holidays increase the risk of children being recruited by criminal gangs
SwedenFewer activities and less contact with adults at school and during leisure time make it easier for children to be exploited.
The Black Swan: Controversial Danish documentary exposing organized crime premieres in Sweden
The NordicsThe documentary "The Black Swan" exposes corruption and the links between criminal gangs and the upper echelons of society.
Gang leaders in Sweden often escape punishment
SwedenDon't have to serve time for buying sex, guns, and drugs - as long as they're convicted of more serious crimes.
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