It will be possible for the Swedish Board of Institutional Care to keep children and young people in seclusion in connection with daily rest period
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According to a proposal from the Government, the Swedish Board of Institutional Care (SiS) will be able, in certain cases, to keep children and young people in seclusion in connection with the daily rest period at special residential homes for young people. The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal.
Seclusion in connection with the daily rest period will be possible if necessary for reasons of order or safety at that particular residential home. Another reason may be to prevent the child or young person from attempting to escape from the home. The purpose of the proposal is to increase safety and security.
The proposal concerns children and young people who are in care at a lockable unit at a special residential home for young people with a higher level of security or who are in institutional youth care.
The legislative amendments will come into force on 15 December 2024.