
Sweden Abolishes Permanent Residence Permits for Asylum Seekers
After years of dealing with immigrant gang violence and crime, Stockholm aims to make it harder for asylum seekers to remain in the country.

After years of dealing with immigrant gang violence and crime, Stockholm aims to make it harder for asylum seekers to remain in the country.

Eight existing prisons have been tasked with preparing special sections for children.

Authorities are reviewing whether children under 14 should face criminal charges following a case in which two 15-year-olds killed a boy and a 13-year-old participated in the crime.

Gang deployment of younger teenagers in violent crime has fuelled demand for a change in the law.