Webdesk: The Swedish government is mulling legislation changes to allow police to deny permission for religious hate crimes like burning the Holy Quran after recent Islamophobia events in Stockholm.
The government warned Friday that Public Order Act modifications will only implemented if they harm national security.
Sweden increased its terrorist warning to the second highest level on Thursday. Claiming it has stopped “attacks” after Quran burnings. Other acts against Islam’s holiest text upset Muslims and prompted extreme threats.
Sweden’s broad freedom of expression regulations protect insults against prominent persons and religions, and the government won’t change them.
On Friday, Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said he would create a commission to investigate granting police more powers to deny Quran burnings.
“Of course, general international dissatisfaction or vague threat should not be enough. It must be serious and qualified threats,” Strommer told a news conference.
Moreover, He noted that it may allow police to move or disband protests.
While, An Iraqi resident in Sweden desecrated the Quran in recent months, sparking widespread outrage.
A pro-al Qaeda media source has called for Sweden’s destruction.
Moreover, A commission immediately criticised by various political parties, including the government’s backing party, the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats.
While, Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Akesson said they “will never accept. Moreover, We adapt to threats and pressure” from radicals and dictatorships. Even though ideals must be balanced.
The government announced Friday that it had reinforced security at embassies. Other posts owing to increased threats to Swedish interests abroad.
Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom told TT that Sweden has boosted security at embassies and other missions without providing details for security concerns.
“But the safety of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ staff is the highest priority,” he added, adding that diplomats’ families and local staff were also considered.
