Guides for authorities and cross-authority problems

FörsäkringskassanHealthcare & patient recordsSeries part 2

23 August 2026 · 12 min read

Sickness compensation and work 2026 – which rule applies

Sickness compensation and work 2026: which rule applies depends on the date of the decision, whether you have sickness benefit, and whether you will work with pay, without pay or in a limited company.

FörsäkringskassanHealthcare & patient recordsSeries part 3

23 August 2026 · 12 min read

Sickness compensation before 1 July 2008: which rules apply?

The original decision date decides whether stepless reduction can apply. How to separate 2003, 2007, 1 July 2008 and later increases.

FörsäkringskassanHealthcare & patient recordsSeries part 4

23 August 2026 · 12 min read

Stepless reduction of sickness compensation 2026: exempt amounts, application and examples

2026 exempt amounts, the 50 percent rule, and why you should apply before paid work if chapter 37 SFB applies.

FörsäkringskassanHealthcare & patient recordsSeries part 5

23 August 2026 · 12 min read

The five-hour rule for sickness compensation — who it applies to and what it is not

Försäkringskassan describes five hours a week for full sickness compensation under later rules and for full activity compensation. Not a universal right.

Investigation20 August 2026· 22 min

23 August 2026 · 12 min read

Dormant sickness compensation: 24 months, 25 percent and studies in 2026

Apply before work or studies. Maximum 24 months. While working, 25 percent of the dormant part may be paid. Partial dormancy at studies from 1 July 2026.

Editorial

Investigations and in-depth coverage

Editorial pieces on power, methods, and accountability — not step-by-step guides. See the statistics page for patterns behind the cases.

View statistics & cases

Police & interventions

The police’s two feeds: public accounts, closed corps culture and misconduct that stays off-stage

Investigation of Swedish police public social media, communications spending and the PR dilemma, set against the closed Facebook group UMF and a documented case of official misconduct later absorbed into a positive local portrait.

Investigation12 July 2026· 10 min

Police & interventions

Sweden’s 2025 Ombudsman complaints: police cases rose by nearly 50 per cent

Sweden’s Parliamentary Ombudsmen registered 15,429 new cases in 2025. Police complaints rose from 1,334 to 1,998, but a complaint is not a proven error. A source-critical review of the figures, the oversight gap and JO’s actual powers.

Investigation8 June 2026· 13 min

Social services & investigations

Child care: the statistics, the Al Jazeera controversy and the case of Malin

D3 graphs of placements according to SoL and LVU, the controversy surrounding the documentary Behind Closed Doors and the Assignment Review case about Malin, whose incorrect medical record keeping followed her into the court.

Investigation8 June 2026· 14 min

Police & interventions

Police violence, reports and violence: the statistics behind the review

Special Prosecution Chamber, SU statistics, fatal police interventions and the older DN review on women violence as most common off-duty police offences.

Investigation8 June 2026· 16 min

Police & interventions

Police stun guns: stun guns, risks, TASER 7 and increasing use

Review of police stun guns: model and make, volts, what the electroshock does to the body, medical risk groups, improper use and interactive statistics on coercion, firing and driving shocks.

Investigation8 June 2026· 12 min

Police & interventions

Armatech, Defensor and the police stun guns: the supplier, the owners and former ÖB on the board

Review of the supplier ranks behind police stun guns: Armatech/AXON, Defensor Group, Flat Capital, SAFE4U and board details of former ÖB Sverker Göranson.

Investigation8 June 2026· 13 min

Police & interventions

The demands of police training: aptitude tests, lowered limits and the risk of quantity before quality

Review of the admission requirements of police training, the UNIQ aptitude test, the National Audit Office's critique, Aftonbladet's 200 seconds-alarm and new proposed requirements 2026.

Investigation8 June 2026· 15 min

Police & interventions

Independent and extended confiscation: seizure, loaned car and when authorities seize property

Examination of independent forfeiture, extended confiscation, confiscation of criminal proceeds, open cases and amounts, loaned cars taken by the Swedish Enforcement Administration and risks when seized goods disappear from the police.

Featured series

Editorial paths into each authority

The series gather the first guides you should read when you need to understand how an authority actually works against you in practice.

Featured series

After the meeting: secure your written record

Three guides on follow-up emails, corrections, and delay handling. The series builds on recordings, transcripts, and documentation.

Part 1

Follow-up email after meeting with authority — template and checklist

This is how you lock in what was said at the meeting: short summary, clear questions and a written track that can be referred to later.

12 March 2026

Part 2

Correct incorrect information in a public authority — how to request a correction

When a journal, service note or student record contains errors, you need to act quickly and in writing. Here is a simple model.

17 March 2026

Part 3

When the Authority does not respond — delay, reminder and request for a decision

This is how you step up calmly when emails and requests become dormant: reminder, notification requests and the next instance if nothing happens.

21 March 2026

Healthcare

Using the patient record as a working tool

Two guides on obtaining and correcting patient records before the provider’s version hardens.

Part 1

Request and read your medical record — step by step

The right to access the journal is central, but the way to access it can be unclear. Here you get a straight order of request, follow-up and critical reading.

3 April 2026

Part 2

Correcting errors in the patient record — practical and legal support

Incorrect data can follow you between devices. Here we go through how to pinpoint the error, what you can request, and how to build a traceable foundation.

2 April 2026

Police

Police: document, complain, keep the timeline intact

A series for anyone who needs a durable record after an intervention or encounter with police.

Part 1

Document a police operation without losing the timeline

Stress and power imbalances make memory unreliable. Here you get a method to secure times, quotes, witnesses and supporting evidence without destroying your own credibility.

1 April 2026

Part 2

Report the way of the police with a sustainable factual basis

Complaints stand and fall with what can be shown. The guide shows you how to write briefly, concretely and traceably without burying facts in anger.

31 March 2026

School

School: build a written record

Two guides for getting pupil records and securing what the school has actually promised or decided.

Part 1

Request action plans, meeting notes and student documents from the school

What you can request in writing, how to formulate the request and how to avoid important decisions getting stuck in verbal promises.

30 March 2026

Part 2

Follow-up email after meeting with the principal or student health team

So you document what was said, who is responsible for what, and what dates apply without creating unnecessary conflict.

29 March 2026

Social services

Concern report to social services: your step-by-step path

From the first report through scenarios, responses, SoL investigation, and home visits to meeting prep, corrections, and the adult track.

Part 1

Report of concern for a child: what happens when the social services receive a report?

Report of concern for children and report of concern to social services: timeline, reporting obligation from school, parents' rights, and what does not automatically lead to LVU.

2 June 2026

Part 2

Social services' concerns about parents: scenarios, questions and how to respond

How social services assess different types of concerns about parents: abuse, mental illness, violence, school absenteeism and crime concerns. Examples of questions and answers that demonstrate child focus without admitting untrue claims.

8 June 2026

Part 3

Notification to social services: how to respond to complaints of concern step by step

Notification to the social services about children: process, questions at first contact, incorrect concern notification, written response and difference to an adult's concern report.

2 June 2026

Part 4

Social Services' SoL Investigation: What It Entails, Timelines, and Your Rights

What an investigation according to the Social Services Act entails, how it differs from the Care of Young Persons (Special Provisions) Act (LVU), which areas of inquiry are assessed, the four-month rule, and how you request documents, corrections, and closure.

8 June 2026

Part 5

Social services' home visits: checklist, what they look at and how to respond

Practical checklist for home visits from social services: preparation, room, child's presence, support person, what you say about the home and written follow-up afterwards.

8 June 2026

Part 6

Prepare for meeting with social services — checklist

Objectives, bases, boundaries and issues that reduce the risk of the meeting becoming unstructured or overpowering.

28 March 2026

Part 7

Corrections and additions in the social services investigation

How to highlight errors, request completion and build a factual basis without exaggerating what needs to happen legally.

27 March 2026

Part 8

Report of concern for adults: how to proceed – and what happens next

A report of concern for an adult is not automatically coercive. How to make a report—or respond to one—with anonymity, voluntary support, and your rights. Updated August 2026.

2 June 2026

Social services

LVU: from emergency decision to returning home

A connected path through emergency removal, the grounds in sections 2 and 3, court proceedings, parental rights, contact, and ending care.

Part 1

LVU – What does the law entail and what rights do children and parents have?

What is LVU? A complete guide through the basics of Sections 2 and 3, immediate custody, court proceedings, placement, contact, public counsel, and how care can be terminated.

Part 2

Immediate Custody under LVU – What Happens Now?

Urgent Guide on Section 6 of the LVU: Requirements, Deadlines, Court Review, Public Counsel, and What Parents Should Document When a Child is Taken into Immediate Custody.

Part 3

LVU 2 § and 3 § – the difference between environmental cases and behavioral cases

What do Sections 2 and 3 of the LVU mean? Comparison of home environment, personal behavior, significant risk, age limits, evidence, and what the social welfare committee must demonstrate.

Part 4

Custodians' Rights under LVU – Access, Representation, and Contact

Comprehensive guide to the rights of parents and guardians under the LVU: public counsel, interpreter, documents, hearing, placement, information, visitation, and appeal.

Part 5

LVU in the home – what does it mean and what rules apply?

LVU at home explained: Section 11 of the LVU, why care must first begin outside the home, who decides, care plan, follow-up, and the difference from intermediate coercion. Section 11 of the LVU (Law on the Care of Young Persons) stipulates that care under the LVU should primarily be provided outside the home. This is because the environment in the home may be deemed unsuitable or harmful to the young person, and care outside the home is considered necessary to ensure the young person's safety and well-being. The decision to initiate care under the LVU is made by the social welfare committee. This committee assesses the situation and determines whether the conditions for care under the LVU are met. If so, they decide on the appropriate measures to be taken, which often involve placing the young person in a foster home or institution. A care plan is developed for each young person receiving care under the LVU. This plan outlines the goals of the care, the measures to be taken, and the expected duration of the care. The care plan is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the young person's progress and any changes in their situation. Follow-up is an essential part of the care process under the LVU. The social welfare committee is responsible for monitoring the young person's situation and ensuring that the care provided is meeting their needs. Regular follow-up meetings are held to assess the young person's progress and make any necessary adjustments to the care plan. The concept of "mellantvång" refers to intermediate coercion, which is a less restrictive form of intervention compared to full care under the LVU. Intermediate coercion may involve measures such as supervision or support within the home, rather than removing the young person from their home environment. The decision to use intermediate coercion is also made by the social welfare committee, based on an assessment of the young person's needs and circumstances.

Part 6

The LVU process – administrative court, hearing, and public counsel

The LVU process from the social welfare committee's application to judgment and appeal: documents, oral proceedings, public counsel, the child's role, time limits, and practical preparation.

Part 7

Restriction of Visitation under LVU and Concealed Place of Residence

When may the social welfare board restrict contact or keep the child's whereabouts confidential according to Section 14 of the LVU? Requirements, review, documentation, and how decisions are appealed.

Part 8

Revoke or Appeal LVU – How it is Determined if Care Should Cease

Guide to Appealing an LVU Decision or Requesting Termination of Care: Deadlines, Lasting Change, Six-Month Review, Evidence, Reunification, and the Administrative Court of Appeal.

Social services

Adult compulsory care: LPT and LVM

From an adult concern report to compulsory psychiatric care and LVM: criteria, care certificates, police assistance, reporting, and emergency removal.

Part 1

LPT – What does the Compulsory Psychiatric Care Act entail and what rights do you have?

What is LPT? A guide through the criteria, medical certificates, admission, administrative court, open compulsory care, and how to request documents and appeal.

Part 2

The LPT criteria: the three requirements for psychiatric compulsory care

What are the criteria for LPT? Serious mental disorder, indispensable need for care, and lack of consent – what the healthcare must demonstrate and how you address the chain.

Part 3

Certificate of Care, LPT 47, and Police Assistance – What Happens and What You Can Demand

What is a care certificate according to LPT? When is the police allowed to assist according to Section 47, how is the examination conducted, and which documents should you request on the same day?

Part 4

LVM Report: How to Proceed – and What Happens Next

What is an LVM report? Step by step for relatives and the person reported: social services, investigation, medical certificate, administrative court, and the difference from a concern report.

Part 5

LVM Criteria and Emergency LVM – When Compulsory Care for Substance Abuse May Be Used

What is required for LVM? Ongoing substance abuse, that voluntary care is insufficient, and serious danger. Plus what immediate custody means and how you address it.

Skatteverket

Skatteverket: respond and request reconsideration

Two guides for responding precisely, separating facts, and building a readable reconsideration file.

Part 1

Respond to the Tax Agency's request without guessing

So you read what the authority actually wants, gather evidence and respond matter-of-factly without filling in gaps for them.

26 March 2026

Part 2

Review at the Swedish Tax Agency — template, deadlines and proof

This is how you request a review from the Swedish Tax Agency: what to write, how to build reasons and evidence, which deadlines matter and what a simple template might look like.

25 March 2026

Migrationsverket

Migrationsverket: timeline and corrections after investigation

Two guides for preparing verbal investigation interviews and reacting when written summaries drift.

Part 1

Make a timeline before the investigation call at the Swedish Migration Agency

A chronology reduces verbal misinterpretations and makes it easier to request correction if the summary afterwards slips from what was actually said.

24 March 2026

Part 2

Request a correction after an oral investigation with the Swedish Migration Agency

When summaries slip, a short, dated correction becomes a safeguard for your story. Here is a practical setup.

23 March 2026

Försäkringskassan

Försäkringskassan: sickness compensation, work and sick leave

Decision support to separate sickness compensation, activity compensation, sickness benefit, stepless reduction, dormant benefits, the five-hour rule and housing supplement — and choose the right path before you start working.

Part 1

Sickness compensation and work 2026 – which rule applies

Part 2

Sickness compensation before 1 July 2008: which rules apply?

The original decision date decides whether stepless reduction can apply. How to separate 2003, 2007, 1 July 2008 and later increases.

Part 3

Stepless reduction of sickness compensation 2026: exempt amounts, application and examples

2026 exempt amounts, the 50 percent rule, and why you should apply before paid work if chapter 37 SFB applies.

Part 4

The five-hour rule for sickness compensation — who it applies to and what it is not

Försäkringskassan describes five hours a week for full sickness compensation under later rules and for full activity compensation. Not a universal right.

Part 5

Dormant sickness compensation: 24 months, 25 percent and studies in 2026

Apply before work or studies. Maximum 24 months. While working, 25 percent of the dormant part may be paid. Partial dormancy at studies from 1 July 2026.

Part 6

Activity compensation 2026: work, studies and dormant benefits

No stepless reduction. Notify work and studies in advance. Dormant compensation for up to 24 months. Study trial period 12 months from 1 July 2026.

Part 7

Sickness compensation and your limited company: ownership, work, salary and dividends

Turnover is not the same as your earned income. Försäkringskassan assesses actual work, salary, fees and dividends separately.

Part 8

Majority owner and board member on sickness compensation: six scenarios

Passive ownership, board work, CEO duties, unpaid work and low salary are assessed by actual work — not by the title alone.

Part 9

Stepless reduction in your own limited company: salary, fees and dividends

Salary and fees typically count as reduction income. Dividends are usually capital. Apply before the first salary. Examples 5–30,000 kr/month for 2026.

Part 10

Housing supplement with sickness compensation and work 2026

Not housing allowance. 100 percent of sickness compensation, 50 percent of wages, a wealth test, and max 6,550 kr/month for a single person according to FK June 2026.

Part 11

Dormant sickness compensation and housing supplement: salary and the 25 percent payment

Housing supplement does not disappear automatically. The 25 percent payment counts as sickness compensation (100 percent), salary as 50 percent.

Part 12

Sick leave in your own limited company: sick pay, sickness benefit and SGI

You are normally employed by your company. The company pays sick pay days 1–14. Sickness benefit at the earliest on day 15.

Part 13

Sick leave day by day: day 1, 8, 14 and 15

Sick pay days 1–14, medical certificate normally on day 8, sickness benefit at the earliest on day 15. Day 8 is not when Försäkringskassan takes over.

Part 14

Sick leave as a business owner: limited company, sole trader and mixed income

In a limited company you are normally employed with sick pay. Sole traders have a waiting period and sickness benefit from FK.

Part 15

What a medical certificate for sick leave should contain

Impairment and activity limitation matter more than the diagnosis label. The certificate is not Försäkringskassan’s decision.

Part 16

Sickness compensation or sickness benefit — what is the difference?

Sickness benefit is temporary and linked to SGI. Sickness compensation is long-term. A certificate does not grant either automatically.

Part 17

SGI when you start working after sickness compensation

SGI governs sickness benefit. Max 592,000 kr in 2026. New companies may have a 36-month build-up period. The July 2026 memo is not law.

Part 18

If work does not work out when you have sickness compensation

Report lower income under stepless reduction. End a dormant period. Sickness benefit needs new evidence. Silence can lead to repayment claims.

Part 19

Checklist: working with sickness compensation without losing the benefit

Confirm the decision date, choose stepless reduction or dormant compensation, notify before taking a salary, and keep written confirmation.

Court process

As a suspect: from the first interview to the prosecution decision

A connected guide path covering interviews, levels of suspicion, defence counsel, deprivation of liberty, detention and the preliminary investigation.

Part 1

Suspected of a Crime – Your Rights from Police Interrogation to Detention

A comprehensive guide for those who are or may be suspected of a crime: classification and degrees of suspicion, rights during police questioning, public defender, preliminary investigation, and what happens if you are arrested, detained, or remanded in custody.

Part 2

Police Interrogation as a Suspect – Rights Before, During, and After the Interrogation

A practical and legally grounded guide to police interrogations: notification of suspicion, defense counsel, the right to remain silent, interpreter, documentation, and what you can check before and after the interrogation.

Part 3

Degrees of suspicion: reasonably suspected, probable grounds and prosecution

What does reasonably suspected and suspected on probable grounds mean? The guide distinguishes levels of suspicion from crime classification, prosecution threshold, and the court's evidence requirements.

Part 4

Arrested, detained, or remanded – the difference and time limits

Who decides on arrest, detention, and remand, what time limits apply, and what rights does the detained person have? A practical guide to Chapter 24 of the Swedish Code of Judicial Procedure.

Part 5

Public Defender – when you have the right, what it costs, and how to request one

A Practical Guide to Public Defense Counsel According to Chapter 21 of the Code of Judicial Procedure: When the Court Should Appoint a Defense Counsel, How to Request a Specific Lawyer, What the Defense Counsel Does, and When You May Need to Reimburse the State.

Part 6

Detention hearing and detention request – process, time limits, and re-detention

The process from arrest and detention to the detention hearing involves: the prosecutor's request for detention, the four-day deadline, the court's decision, the indictment deadline, new detention hearings, and appeals.

Part 7

Grounds for Detention, Restrictions, and Time in Custody – Risk of Flight, Risk of Collusion, and Risk of Recidivism

An in-depth guide to detention according to Chapter 24 of the Swedish Code of Judicial Procedure: the three specific grounds for detention, proportionality, restrictions according to the Detention Act, and how long someone can be detained before and after charges are brought.

Part 8

Preliminary Investigation – Process, Duration, Final Notification, and Discontinuation

The process of a preliminary investigation from crime report to prosecution or dismissal: who leads it, the principle of objectivity, the requirement for expediency, transparency, final notification, and the right to request supplementation.

Part 9

Preliminary Investigation Protocol (FUP) – Requesting Access, Confidentiality, and Redaction

What a preliminary investigation report contains, when a preliminary investigation report becomes public, how party access differs from the principle of public access, and how you order, review, and appeal a denial.

Social servicesSocial services & investigations

All guides

More guides in the library

Filter by authority entrance when you need a clear track, or switch to cross-authority guides when the same problem returns in different files.

Social servicesDocumentation

16 August 2026 · 12 min read

Concern report about an older person: how to file and what happens

A concern report about an older person goes to social services where the person lives. It is not automatic coercion. How to file – or respond – when home care, dementia or financial exploitation is involved.

OversightDocumentationEvidence

6 August 2026 · 12 min read

Report abuse of public position: what is covered and how to proceed

New offense from August 1, 2026: concrete examples, what is insufficient, how to document and report to the police/prosecutor – and when the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) or whistleblowing is the right course of action.

DocumentationEvidencePrivacy

24 July 2026 · 14 min read

Local LLM: analyze government text without data being sent to third parties

How to run Ollama, LM Studio, or isolated GPU (RunPod Secure Cloud) to summarize, compare, and address government documents – with clear performance requirements and privacy boundaries.

DocumentationEvidenceMeetings

22 July 2026 · 16 min read

In contact with authorities: record, request, and always respond

The general rule for all authorities: record everything, always request documents, address errors, and demand official decisions when disclosure is refused.

Social servicesPrivacy & data protection

PoliceSocial servicesChildren’s rights

16 July 2026 · 12 min read

Secret Coercive Measures Against Children Under 15: What Parents Need to Know

Since October 1, 2025, law enforcement agencies are permitted in certain cases to use secret and preventive coercive measures against children under 15. Here you will find what has changed, how detention works, and which avenues parents can pursue.

PolicePrivacyEvidence

16 July 2026 · 13 min read

Secret Coercive Measures: Surveillance, Data Reading, and What You Can Do if Affected

Secret surveillance, secret monitoring, and secret data reading are among the state's most powerful tools. Here you will find the definitions, the difference from preventive coercive measures, and practical steps if you suspect you have been affected.

PrivacyPoliceOversight

16 July 2026 · 12 min read

Camera surveillance after April 1, 2025: what applies when the permit is removed?

The permit requirement with IMY for camera surveillance was removed on April 1, 2025. Here is what applies instead: balancing of interests, listing, the police's expanded capabilities, and how to request information.

16 July 2026 · 14 min read

Real-time AI facial recognition by the police: what the law permits from July 1, 2026

Since July 1, 2026, the Police and Säpo are permitted to use AI for real-time facial recognition under strict conditions. Here you will find information on when it is allowed, how permits function, what IMY does, and what you can request access to.

EvidenceAppealDocumentation

16 July 2026 · 12 min read

Application for Summons in Civil Cases: How It Works Step by Step

A Practical Guide to Filing a Lawsuit in Civil Cases: What It Should Contain, How the Response and Preparation Work, and How Settlement and Costs Affect the Decision to Sue.

EvidenceAppealOversight

16 July 2026 · 12 min read

When public prosecution is not initiated: what it means and what you can do

The fact that public prosecution is not initiated does not automatically close all avenues. Here you will find the difference between a discontinued preliminary investigation, waiver of prosecution, and private prosecution—plus civil damages and supervision.

EvidenceAppealDocumentation

16 July 2026 · 11 min read

What does settlement in court mean? Agreement, disadvantages, and confirmed settlement

Settlement means that the parties reach an agreement instead of obtaining a full judgment. Here you will learn the difference from mediation, when it is wise to confirm a settlement, and which pitfalls you should avoid.

EvidenceAppealDocumentation

16 July 2026 · 22 min read

How does a trial proceed? Process steps, settlement, prosecution, and civil law 1. Initiation of Proceedings: A trial begins when a party files a lawsuit or when the prosecutor brings charges in a criminal case. The court then issues a summons to the defendant, informing them of the claims or charges and the requirement to respond. 2. Preliminary Proceedings: In this phase, the court may hold preliminary hearings to address procedural issues, set timelines, and determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial. This stage may involve motions to dismiss or requests for summary judgment. 3. Exchange of Evidence: Both parties are required to disclose evidence they intend to present at trial. This process, known as discovery, includes the exchange of documents, witness lists, and other relevant information. 4. Settlement Discussions: At any point before the trial, the parties may engage in settlement discussions to resolve the matter without a court judgment. This can involve negotiation or mediation, where a neutral third party assists in reaching an agreement. 5. Trial: If the case does not settle, it proceeds to trial. In a criminal case, the prosecutor presents evidence to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In a civil case, the plaintiff must prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence. Both sides have the opportunity to present evidence, call witnesses, and make legal arguments. 6. Judgment: After hearing the evidence and arguments, the judge or jury delivers a verdict. In a criminal case, the verdict determines the defendant's guilt or innocence. In a civil case, the verdict decides whether the defendant is liable and, if so, the amount of damages to be awarded. 7. Appeal: The losing party may appeal the decision to a higher court, challenging legal errors that may have affected the outcome. The appellate court reviews the trial court's proceedings and may affirm, reverse, or remand the case for further proceedings. 8. Enforcement of Judgment: If the judgment is in favor of the plaintiff, they may take steps to enforce it, such as garnishing wages or seizing assets, if the defendant does not voluntarily comply. The term "angiverilag" refers to a controversial legislative proposal or law that involves mandatory reporting or informing on certain activities, often raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

Comprehensive guide to the trial process: find your position, understand the steps in criminal and civil cases, what settlement entails, what it means when public prosecution is not initiated, and how a main hearing is conducted – with video from Sveriges Domstolar.

MigrationsverketMigration & investigations

MigrationPrivacyPolice

12 July 2026 · 12 min read

Angiverilag 2026? Authorities provide information to the police

From 13 July 2026, six authorities will be required to provide information to the police in cases of suspected unlawful residence. See which authorities are involved, what information is shared, and when mobile phones may be searched.

Social servicesAppeals & oversight

DocumentationEvidenceOversight

2 July 2026 · 14 min read

Mental violence becomes a crime July 1, 2026: what the law means and what you can do

From July 1, 2026, repeated mental violence is a crime in its own right. Here: what counts, statistics and darkness figures, how the law can be applied and practical steps if you are exposed.

DocumentationEvidenceDelay

22 June 2026 · 15 min read

The principle of public disclosure in practice: requesting documents, confidentiality and delay

This is how you use the principle of disclosure against government agencies: what is public action, how you formulate a request, what secrecy means, and what you do when the authority delays or says no.

OversightDocumentationEvidence

22 June 2026 · 17 min read

Whistleblowers against authority: the Whistleblower Act, protection and how to do it right

A practical guide on whistleblower law: who is protected, when you can report internally or externally, what applies against government agencies and how to document without weakening your protection.

Social servicesSocial services & investigations

Social servicesChildren’s rights

8 June 2026 · 8 min read

Statistics on reports of concern to social services: children, causes and outcomes

Key figures from the National Board of Health and Welfare: increasing reports of concern in 2018-2024, children affected, causes, proportion of investigations and the difference towards full-time care. With link to interactive statistics.

DocumentationEvidenceMeetings

2 June 2026 · 20 min read

Yes: recording conversations without consent – even with authorities

Yes – you are allowed to record conversations without consent and without the other party knowing, if you are participating yourself. This applies to authorities, iPhone, telephone, and meetings. Law, apps, and evidentiary value.

DocumentationEvidenceDelay

2 June 2026 · 14 min read

General document: request documents from authority step by step

What is a public document, how do you request documents from the police, social services, schools and Försäkringskassan, and what do you do in case of confidentiality or delay.

OversightDelayAppeal

2 June 2026 · 20 min read

JO complaint: template, form, and when the Parliamentary Ombudsman will not help

JO complaint via e-service (form), ready template, and consequences. When the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) assists – and when you should instead appeal or request a reconsideration.

PolicePrivacySocial services

24 May 2026 · 9 min read

Illegal registration at the authority: signs, rights and what you can do

Do you suspect police, social services or care struck records for no reason? Here you get signs to react to, what data breaches mean and how to request logs, records extracts and reports.

AppealDocumentationOversight

24 May 2026 · 8 min read

Appeal against authority decisions: step by step, deadlines and common mistakes

Is it possible to appeal an authority decision? Often yes -- but the deadline is short. Here you will get the order of decisions, the right body, complaints of care via the patient board and IVO, DO, JO, JK, damages and what documents you should request.

PolicePolice & interventions

PoliceEvidencePrivacy

24 May 2026 · 8 min read

Yes, you are allowed to film the police – even during stops and arrests

Yes – you are allowed to film the police in Sweden when you are on site and do not obstruct their work. Rules during stops and arrests, what the police can demand, and how you save the footage as evidence.

PolicePolice & interventions

PoliceEvidenceDocumentation

24 May 2026 · 9 min read

Important when exposed to the police: record, photograph, take notes and gather witnesses

After an intervention or a check, your background determines whether someone takes your story seriously. Here's what you should do right away: record, photograph, take notes, ask for witnesses and build a timeline.

PoliceInvestigationPrivacy & data protection

PoliceInvestigationPrivacy & data protection

24 May 2026 · 11 min read

When police records become a private service: The Skaraborgs case, the entrepreneur and the secret data

A police officer in Skaraborg is charged with carrying out records checks on behalf of a car owner and for private searches of relatives. The case shows why logs, permissions and control are not technical details but the very protection against authority power on order.

PoliceInvestigationPrivacy & data protection

24 May 2026 · 16 min read

Palantir police: review of AI system, privacy and Swedish pension money

What kind of police officer is Palantir? According to reports, Swedish police are using Palantir's analysis platform. Here you get what we know, why it's controversial, which Swedish authorities are concerned and what it means for your privacy.

Social servicesInvestigationSocial services & investigations

5 May 2026 · 15 min read

Police reconnaissance records (ASP): criticism, gypsies and what is meant by Z-register

From the computerization in 1979 to the Scanian mapping in 2009—2013 and the IMY criticism in 2014: this is how the debate grew about police reconnaissance records, groupings such as gypsies and the unofficial term Z-register.

Social servicesChildren’s rightsOversight

4 May 2026 · 9 min read

Documentation deficiencies in social services: when children are waiting and cases cannot be followed

IVO writes that more than 3,000 children a year wait too long for interventions after decisions. At the same time, the JO has directed serious criticism at social welfare boards where the documentation was so deficient that cases could hardly be followed.

SchoolInvestigationSchool & pupil rights

SchoolSocial servicesChildren’s rights

4 May 2026 · 8 min read

When school deficiencies become family problems: concerns, support and documentation

The Schools Inspectorate describes failings at the majority of schools audited. For families, lack of support, sitting at home and unclear notes can at the same time become grounds for contact with social services.

MigrationsverketInvestigationMigration & investigations

MigrationChildren’s rightsOversight

4 May 2026 · 10 min read

Teenage deportations: when young adults are separated from the family by the migration system

Aftonbladet has surveyed 92 expulsions of teenagers in 2025. RESCUE describes how temporary permits, the 18-year limit and tougher rules can divide families who have already built their lives in Sweden.

PoliceInvestigationPolice & interventions

PoliceOversightPrivacy

4 May 2026 · 8 min read

Fasces in the Police Arms: the Ghost Bunch, the Rule of Law and the Fascist Associations

The emblem of the Swedish Police includes crossed ghost bundles, fasces with bilas. The symbol has older roots in Roman law and state power, but has also been criticized for modern links to fascism.

PoliceInvestigationPolice & interventions

PoliceEvidenceOversight

4 May 2026 · 8 min read

When gangs trained at shooting range: police as instructor and the control that burst

DN states that a police officer worked as an instructor at a shooting range where people connected to rough gang environments trained. This raises larger questions about by-pursuits, gun environments and the police's own risk control.

PoliceInvestigationPolice & interventions

PoliceEvidenceOversight

4 May 2026 · 9 min read

The Gotland affair and Peter Rätz: infiltrators, drugs and evidence that never became simple

A careful review of what can be coated about the Gotland affair: the orchestrated heroin deal, the role of Peter Rätz, denials from police leadership and the issue of hidden evidence.

MeetingsDocumentationEvidence

26 April 2026 · 6 min read

Bring a support person to a government meeting — rights and practical arrangements

A support person can help you stay focused, take notes and follow up. Here's how to prepare for the role without the meeting getting messy or losing objectivity.

Privacy & data protection

PrivacyEvidencePolice

21 January 2026 · 7 min read

Camera surveillance: this applies (plot, neighbor, stairwell)

Practical guide for private citizens: are you allowed to set up a camera on the plot, what is it allowed to film and what to do if the neighbor's camera is pointing at you?

OversightAppealDocumentation

20 January 2026 · 6 min read

Where should I turn? Guide to Trial Courts and Notifications

Quick guide: when to appeal a decision, JO-Notify, apply to JK, report a personal injury or complain about GDPR.

Privacy & data protection

PrivacyDocumentationOversight

19 January 2026 · 10 min read

Privacy and rights vis-à-vis authorities 2026 — what has changed?

An updated 2026 overview: key regulatory changes on camera surveillance, data protection and process — and what you can do in practice.

FörsäkringskassanAppeals & oversight

AppealDocumentationFörsäkringskassan

10 November 2025 · 7 min read

Reconsideration or administrative court? Appeal Försäkringskassan

Reconsideration at Försäkringskassan first, then appeal to the Administrative Court. Time limits, template, and what distinguishes the steps.