Sweden is shifting from rehabilitation-focused policies to a more punitive approach in its criminal justice system amid rising gang violence. The government plans to rent up to 600 prison places in Estonia as part of a strategy to handle overcrowding. Current projections indicate that the prison population could escalate dramatically from 7,800 this year to 41,000 by 2034. Additional proposals include lowering the age of criminal responsibility and imposing longer sentences on juvenile offenders, reflecting the influence of right-wing politics on justice policies.
Sweden's prison population could grow from 7,800 this year to 41,000 in 2034, driven by more punitive policies resulting from rising gang violence.
The centre-right government is preparing to rent prison spaces in Estonia to address the overcrowding crisis, reflecting a significant shift in criminal justice policy.
Children as young as 15 are now being sentenced to over 10 years in prison, marking a notable change in Swedish policies toward juvenile offenders.
The government is contemplating lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 14 for severe offences, while the Sweden Democrats propose 13.
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