Sweden moves forward with controversial bill to allow anonymous witnesses in court
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from www.thelocal.se5 months ago
"Criminal gangs threaten and silence witnesses. This means that many criminal investigations involving criminal networks are difficult to solve," Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said in a statement.
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"The culture of silence must be broken and witness protection strengthened," he said, emphasizing the need for a system that allows anonymous testimony to protect those willing to speak up.
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The proposal to allow anonymous witnesses was a pledge by conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson when he came to power in 2022 with a minority coalition government.
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Sweden's Council on Legislation recommended against the proposal, citing limited benefits and significant legal concerns, which the government aims to address before implementation.
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