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80 reported under new duty to inform law in Sweden

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Around 80 individuals have been reported to Swedish authorities as suspected of residing in Sweden illegally since the introduction of the duty to inform.
  • The new rules, which came into effect in mid-June, require authorities to notify the police if they suspect someone lacks the right to stay in Sweden.
  • The Swedish Trade Union Confederation (ST) notes that the regulations are increasing pressure on state employees, who fear making mistakes.

Since Sweden implemented a controversial duty to inform, approximately 80 individuals have been reported to authorities as suspected of residing in the country illegally. The new regulations, which critics have likened to an "informer law," came into effect in mid-June.

Under the law, government agencies are obligated to report to the police if they have reason to believe someone does not have the legal right to remain in Sweden. The National Border Police reports that the majority of these notifications have originated from the Swedish Public Employment Service.

Britta Lejon of the ST trade union expressed concern over the impact of these rules on state employees. "People are afraid of making mistakes," she stated, highlighting the increased pressure and potential for error under the new system. The implementation of this duty to inform has sparked significant debate regarding its implications for individual rights and the workload of public officials.

People are afraid of making mistakes.

— Britta LejonA representative from the ST trade union commented on the pressure faced by state employees due to the new duty to inform regulations.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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