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Sweden doubles prison sentences for gang-related crimes

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Sweden has implemented stricter laws to combat rising gang violence by doubling prison sentences for certain gang-related offenses. The new legislation, effective from Saturday, allows for penalties up to twice the previous maximum, including an increase from four to eight years for carrying a firearm. These enhanced penalties also apply to juvenile offenders, though provisions for reduced sentences for minors remain. AI

RANK_REASON Policy change in a major country regarding crime and sentencing. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Sweden doubles prison sentences for gang-related crimes

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · dpa ·

    Sweden doubles prison terms for gang-related crimes

    Sweden has introduced tougher penalties for gang-related offences, allowing courts to impose prison sentences up to twice as long as before, as the country cracks down on organised crime. Under the new law, which took effect on Saturday, gang members convicted of certain offences…

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