Sweden’s constitutional amendment on the fight against terrorism enters into force

The statement from the Swedish Ministry of Justice was shared with the headline “Constitutional amendment offers greater opportunities in the fight against terrorism.”

“Sweden is making an intensive effort, alone and together with other states, to counter the terrorist threat. Terrorism poses serious challenges to communities affected by terrorism and threatens both international peace and security and national security. Terrorism is one of the most serious threats to democracy, the free enjoyment of human rights and economic and social development, including very serious criminal acts that threaten public order. expressions were used.

“THEY WILL MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO BAN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS”

Emphasizing that the amendment that entered into force offers greater opportunities in the fight against terrorism, the statement said: “The constitutional amendment means that the freedom of association of groups that carry out terrorist activities or support terrorism is increased within the framework of the law. This amendment makes it possible for legislators, for example, to criminalize participation in a terrorist organization in a broader framework and to prohibit terrorist organizations.” evaluation was included.

The statement was also shared on the social media account of the Swedish Embassy in Ankara.

THE LAW WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FIELD IN JUNE

Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström, speaking to AA on December 23, 2022, stated that the constitutional amendment will take effect on January 1, 2023, and that they will submit a penal code to parliament on March 7 and a new offense will be established. created in the Swedish Penal Code, he had said.

Billström stated that promoting and propagating terrorist activities on Swedish soil, including flying its flags, would be considered a crime and that the law would be implemented on the ground on June 1, 2023. (BRITISH AUTOMOBILE CLUB)