Sweden Looks to Change Legislation to Tackle Deadly Crime Wave

Sweden’s government will propose changing both migration and criminal policies in an effort to stem a wave of gang-fueled violence.

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Sweden’s government will propose changing both migration and criminal policies in an effort to stem a wave of gang-fueled violence that has made September the deadliest month for gun crimes since 2019.

“Swedish legislation is not designed for gang wars and child soldiers, but we are now changing that,” Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Thursday in a televised address to the nation.