Sweden requires public workers to report migrants not authorized to live there

Government

The Swedish parliament on Monday adopted a law obliging public sector workers to report to the police any migrants who are not authorized to live in Sweden. Critics said it will create a climate of fear and could negatively impact migrants’ physical and mental health. The law is part of Sweden’s efforts to tighten its approach to migration and comes as the European Union overhauls its migration system , including to expedite deportations. “This is the latest measure in a long list of extremely