Nowadays, prosecutors must seek the deportation of foreign nationals who commit crimes above a certain penalty threshold. This has led to an explosive increase in deportation requests in Sweden’s three largest cities. The outgoing government is patting itself on the back and describing this as a major success. However, one crucial figure is conspicuously absent.
On September 1 of this year, stricter requirements for deportation due to criminal offenses went into effect. If the crime is punishable by a penalty more severe than a fine, deportation must be considered if the person is not a Swedish citizen. Previously, the crime had to be punishable by at least six months in prison, or there had to be a risk of recidivism.
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