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Socialdemokraterna’s policies on criminal issues

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Swedish [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

S>S  Socialdemokraterna voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Party’s support baseNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Party’s support baseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

S>S  Socialdemokraterna voterbaseYes


Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Party’s support baseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities