New law on preventive exclusion orders
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The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal for new legislation on preventive exclusion orders.
According to the new legislation, a person can be prohibited, within a limited area, from visiting a public place, in school playgrounds or similar outdoor areas by pre-schools and out-of-school centres. This applies if the individual in question is responsible for promoting crime there, and there is a risk that firearms or explosives may be used.
A person who fails to comply with a preventive exclusion order may be sentenced to imprisonment for a maximum of one year, or to a fine.
The amendments will come into force on 1 February 2024.