Tobias Billström head of the Ministry of Employment
At a press conference in Almedalen this morning, Minister for Employment Sven Otto Littorin announced that, due to personal reasons, he is resigning his ministerial post. In light of this, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt held a press conference in Rosenbad.
"As of today and until further notice, I have appointed Tobias Billström as head of the Ministry of Employment. This does not entail any changes regarding Tobias Billström's responsibilities at the Ministry of Justice", Mr Reinfeldt stated at the press conference.
Evaluation of the ban on purchase of sexual services
The Inquiry on evaluation of the ban on purchase of sexual services submitted on Friday July 2nd its report Förbud mot köp av sexuell tjänst (Prohibition of the purchase of sexual services). En utvärdering 1999-2008 (An evaluation 1999-2008) (SOU 2010:49) to Minister for Justice Beatrice Ask.
Ministry of Justice's work in the EU
Information about the Ministry's work in the EU and preparations for the Swedish EU Presidency.
Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice is responsible for legislation concerning the constitution and general administrative law, civil law, procedural law and criminal law. The Ministry also handles matters relating to migration and asylum policy.
In the international arena, the Ministry takes part in efforts to lay the groundwork for international cooperation against cross-border crime.
Minister for Justice Beatrice Ask is head of the Ministry. Tobias Billström is Minister for Migration and Asylum Policy. The Ministry is divided in 20 divisions.
Publications
- Information material: Migration policy
- Information material: Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act
- Information material: Organisation and Responsibilities of the Ministry of Justice
- Information material: Ministry of Justice
- Information material: The Swedish judical system - a brief presentation
- Information material: The Constitution of Sweden
- Information material: The Swedish Law-Making Process
- Information material: Gender-neutral marriage and marriage ceremonies
- Information material: New rules for labour immigration
- Information material: Parents and children - information about current legislation
Areas of responsibility
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Legislation
Legislation, the judicial system, criminal matters, international judicial cooperation
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The Judical System
The judicial system usually refers to the authorities and agencies responsible for the rule of law and legal safety.
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Criminal Matters
The Government acts as sole judicial authority pronouncing decisions in about 1500 criminal matters every year.
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International Judical Cooperation
Tasks undertaken by the Ministry of Justice in connection with international judicial cooperation include reception, scrutiny and forwarding of requests to and from Sweden in matters concerning for example international legal assistance in criminal matter
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Strategy to meet the threat of terrorism
The fight against terrorism demands enhanced cooperation across national frontiers and across different policy areas.
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Migration and asylum policy
The migration policy includes refugee and migration policy, as well as voluntary return home and support to return migration.
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The Principle of Public Access
The principle of public access means that the general public and the mass media - newspapers, radio and television - are to be guaranteed an unimpeded view of activities pursued by the government and local authorities.
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Plain Language
Plain language litterature and organizations
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Transparency in the EU
The Regulation 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (Public Access Regulation)
