Sweden
Overview
New restrictions on residence permits and family reunification for refugees and others granted protection came into force. Roma and Sami peoples faced ongoing discrimination. A parliamentary committee published recommendations to reform inadequate laws on rape.
Death penalty status
Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
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