81. Government Interim Report: Sweden: Visit 15/02/1998 - 25/02/1998 Interim report of the Swedish government in response to the report of the As requested by the CPT, the Swedish government is herewith enclosing an http://www.cpt.coe.int/documents/swe/1999-04-inf-eng-2.htm

What's New ? About the CPT Members States ... PDF format Ref.: CPT/Inf (99) 4 [EN] (Part 2) - Publication Date: 25 February 1999 Interim report of the Swedish Government in response to the report of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) on its visit to Sweden from 15 to 25 February 1998 (transmitted by letter of 3 February 1999) The Swedish authorities have agreed to the publication of the on its visit to Sweden, with the interim report of the Swedish Government in response. Postal address SE-103 33 STOCKHOLM SWEDEN Telephone E-mail: registrator@justice.ministry.se X.400: S=Registrator; O=Justice; P=Ministry; A=SIL; C=SE Visitors´ address Rosenbad 4 Fax Telex 178 20 PREMIER S Introduction The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) carried out a visit to Sweden from 15 to 25 February 1998. The CPT has previously visited Sweden in 1991 and 1994. During its latest visit to Sweden the Committee visited the police headquarters in Malmö and Stockholm, the police stations in Davidshall in Malmö, Norrmalm in Solna and Södermalm in Stockholm, the police facilities at Arlanda Airport, the remand prisons in Malmö and Stockholm, Österåker Prison, and the Stockholm Region Detention Centre (Carlslund) in Upplands Väsby. As requested by the CPT, the Swedish Government is herewith enclosing an interim report containing responses to the Committee's recommendations, comments and requests for information.

82. Government Response: Sweden: Visit 27/01/2003 - 05/02/2003 Comments by the Swedish government to observations by the CPT The Swedishgovernment has in its comments and explanations to the CPT’s preliminary http://www.cpt.coe.int/documents/swe/2004-33-inf-eng.htm

What's New ? About the CPT Members States ... Database CPT/Inf (2004) 33 PDF Format Response of the Swedish Government to the report of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) on its visit to Sweden from 27 January to 5 February 2003 The Swedish Government has requested the publication of the CPT's report on the visit to Sweden from 27 January to 5 February 2003 (see CPT/Inf (2004) 32 ) and of its response. The response of the Swedish Government is set out in this document. The enclosures to which the response refers may be obtained from the Committee's Secretariat: Secretariat of the CPT Human Rights Building Council of Europe F-67075 Strasbourg Cedex France Tel:               +33 (0)3 88 41 20 00 Fax:                         +33 (0)3 88 41 27 72 E-Mail:          cptdoc@coe.int Internet:        http://www.cpt.coe.int Strasbourg 18 November 2004 Comments by the Swedish Government to observations by the CPT following its visit to Sweden on 27 January to 5 February 2003 Ministry of Justice, Division for Crime Policy

83. Map Of Consulate Of Sweden - Government - Portland, OR, 97204-3654 Your comprehensive guide to Portland. Portland restaurants, bars, night clubs,hotels, shops, spas, events, attractions, yellow page listings and more. http://portland.citysearch.com/map?mode=geo&id=37237774&map_lat=455225&map_lon=-

84. Dealing With EU Issues In Sweden Sweden And The EU The The government and EU issues. sweden s Permanent Representation to the EU The Representation also acts on behalf of the Swedish government in Council http://www.eu2001.se/static/eng/eu_info/sverigeeu_fragor.asp

85. ABC Country Book Of Sweden - Government Flag, Map, Economy, Geography, Climate, sweden Interactive Factbook GEOGRAPHY, Flag, Map,Geography, People, government,Economy, Transportation, Communications. http://www.theodora.com/wfb/sweden_government.html

Index Flag Geography People ... Feedback Sweden Names: conventional long form: Kingdom of Sweden conventional short form: Sweden local long form: Konungariket Sverige local short form: Sverige Digraph: SW Type: constitutional monarchy Capital: Stockholm Administrative divisions: 24 provinces (lan, singular and plural); Alvsborgs Lan, Blekinge Lan, Gavleborgs Lan, Goteborgs och Bohus Lan, Gotlands Lan, Hallands Lan, Jamtlands Lan, Jonkopings Lan, Kalmar Lan, Kopparbergs Lan, Kristianstads Lan, Kronobergs Lan, Malmohus Lan, Norrbottens Lan, Orebro Lan, Ostergotlands Lan, Skaraborgs Lan, Sodermanlands Lan, Stockholms Lan, Uppsala Lan, Varmlands Lan, Vasterbottens Lan, Vasternorrlands Lan, Vastmanlands Lan Independence: 6 June 1809 (constitutional monarchy established) National holiday: Day of the Swedish Flag, 6 June Constitution: 1 January 1975 Legal system: civil law system influenced by customary law; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with reservations Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal

86. Colombia: Sweden And Netherlands Should Withdraw Support For OAS Mission (Human government of sweden S103 39 Stockholm Fax 46 8 723 11 76 And second, wewould like to ask the Swedish government to discontinue its contribution to http://hrw.org/english/docs/2005/06/23/colomb11214.htm

Home News Releases About HRW Get Involved ... RSS Colombia: Sweden and Netherlands Should Withdraw Support for OAS Mission Letter to the Foreign Minister of Sweden June 23, 2005 Foreign Minister Laila Freivalds Ministry for Foreign Affairs Government of Sweden S-103 39 Stockholm Fax # 46 8 723 11 76 Dear Minister Freivalds: Printer Friendly Version Related Material Colombia: Bill Leaves Paramilitary Structures Intact Press Release, June 15, 2005 Colombia: Paramilitary Leader Must Be Held Accountable Press Release, May 29, 2005 A Bad Plan in Colombia Commentary, May 20, 2005 More Information on Human Rights in Colombia Country Page Free Email Newsletter Contribute to Human Rights Watch I write to express Human Rights Watch’s grave concerns regarding two related issues. First, we would like to bring to your attention the glaring shortcomings of the Colombian government’s plan for the demobilization of paramilitary groups. And second, we would like to ask the Swedish government to discontinue its contribution to the Organization of American States (OAS) Mission supporting the demobilization process. As you may know, the Colombian Congress has just passed a law to regulate the demobilization process. Unfortunately, this law is unacceptable in several key areas. It gives extremely generous benefits to members of armed groups at the expense of justice for the victims of serious rights abuses. At the same time, the law fails to establish effective mechanisms to ensure the dismantling of these powerful, mafia-like groups. In particular, the bill contains the following major problems:

87. Sweden Implicated In Egypt’s Abuse Of Suspected Militant (Human Rights Watch, 5 sweden expelled Agiza in 2001 after the Egyptian government promised that he The Swedish government never should have returned Agiza to a country where http://hrw.org/english/docs/2004/05/05/egypt8530.htm

Home News Releases About HRW Get Involved ... RSS Sweden Implicated in Egypt’s Abuse of Suspected Militant Egypt Violated Diplomatic Promises of Fair Trial and No Torture for Terrorism Suspect (New York, May 5, 2004)—The Egyptian military court conviction of accused terrorism suspect Ahmed Agiza, who was convicted on April 27, violated fair trial standards and failed to address his allegations that he was tortured, Human Rights Watch said today. Sweden expelled Agiza in 2001 after the Egyptian government promised that he would not be subject to torture or an unfair trial upon return. The Egyptian authorities failed to honor their diplomatic promises and their own human rights obligations under international law. The Swedish government never should have returned Agiza to a country where torture is routine and where suspected militants simply don’t get fair trials. Sweden must now answer for its own complicity in these abuses. Rachel Denber Acting Executive Director Europe and Central Asia Division Printer Friendly Version Related Material Terrorism Suspects Sent Back to Countries That Torture Press Release, April 15, 2004

88. SWEDEN.SE - Government & Politics Q Can I visit the Swedish government and the Parliament on the Internet? A Yes,you can read about the work of the ministries at the Swedish government. http://sweden4.episerverhotell.net/templates/cs/CommonPage____2773.aspx

Fran§ais Deutsch Espa±ol Other languages Mon 26 Sep 2005 13:26 GMT +2 Home News About Sweden Links ... Search FAQ General Information Search Search Advanced Search Tell a friend Print version Q : Can I visit the Swedish Government and the Parliament on the Internet? A : Yes, you can read about the work of the ministries at the Swedish Government The web site of the Swedish Parliament gives you a presentation of the Riksdag and you may take part of parliamentary documents. For more information about Government and Politics, see fact sheets from the Swedish Institute. Q : Do I have access to governmental documents? A : Yes, according to the Swedish Law on Public Access to Governmental Documents all citizens have the right to take part of the work of public authorities, courts and other official institutions. Q : Where can I get information about Swedish laws and find Swedish statutes translated into English? A : General information about Swedish legislation as well as a number of laws and ordinances in English can be found on the website of the Swedish Government Offices Q : Is there any information available on the Royal Family?

89. EUROPA - IDABC - Sweden To Reduce Administrative Burden For Businesses Presented on 22 February, the Swedish government’s ‘Action Plan to reduce The Swedish government has defined ‘administrative burden’ as “costs to http://europa.eu.int/idabc/en/document/4028/344

document.write(""); document.write("English"); document.write(""); en eGovernment News by country/location eGovernment News - Sweden > Sweden to reduce administrative burden for businesses Contact Who 's Who Search on EUROPA eGovernment Observatory ... eGovernment Forum Search MyIDABC Call for Tenders Site Map Sweden to reduce administrative burden for businesses eGovernment News – 23 March 2005 – Sweden – Policy/Strategy Presented on 22 February, the Swedish Government’s ‘Action Plan to reduce administrative burden for enterprises’ contains almost 300 actions to be implemented until 2006. The Swedish government has defined ‘administrative burden’ as “costs to enterprises for drawing up, storing or transferring information or data stemming from requirements in laws, government ordinances and public authority regulations or instructions contained in general advice”. In order to reduce these costs, each specific action included in the Action Plan will contribute to at least one of the following general regulatory reform objectives: Regulation reform.

90. EUROPA - IDABC - EGovernment Factsheet - Sweden - History The Swedish government presents an ‘Action Plan to reduce administrative burden The Swedish government launches a framework agreement on infrastructure http://europa.eu.int/idabc/en/document/1368/414

document.write(""); document.write("English"); document.write(""); en eGovernment Factsheets by country eGovernment Factsheet - Sweden > eGovernment Factsheet - Sweden - History Contact Who 's Who Search on EUROPA eGovernment Observatory ... eGovernment Forum Search MyIDABC Call for Tenders Site Map eGovernment Factsheet - Sweden - History Main developments and key milestones (in reverse chronological order) Last updated: June 2005 For the latest developments, see: eGovernment News - Sweden 22 February 2005 The Swedish Government presents an ‘ Action Plan to reduce administrative burden for enterprises The Action Plan contains 291 actions to be carried out by 8 ministries and 46 agencies. Some actions are general and affect most enterprises, while others are more specific and only affect certain industries. E-government is a key enabler of this ‘better regulation’ plan. 25 October 2004 The Swedish Government launches new e-government portal, Sverige.se

91. A Pahad Arrives In Sweden For SA-Swedish Binational Commission Meeting The emphasis on partnership embodies the Swedish government s new Africa policy,which emphasises a commitment from the Swedish government to a real and http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03100816461001.htm

Home DEPUTY MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AZIZ PAHAD ARRIVES IN SWEDEN AHEAD OF DEPUTY PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA ON AN OFFICIAL VISIT, WEDNESDAY TO MONDAY, 8 - 13 OCTOBER 2003 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz Pahad has arrived in Sweden today, ahead of the third session of the South Africa-Swedish Binational Commission and will chair the Binational Commission with his counterpart State Secretary, Hans Dahlwren. Deputy President Jacob Zuma is expected to arrive in Sweden this evening. The South Africa-Swedish Binational Commission was inaugurated by President Thabo Mbeki and Prime Minister Goran Persson on 4 September 2000 and aims to deepen systematic bilateral dialogue in order to promote co-operation in a broad range of areas. The Binational currently consists of three committees i.e. Political Affairs; Economic Affairs; and Social and Development Cooperation Affairs. This visit comes shortly after the brutal murder of Foreign Minister Anna Lindh. While we continue to mourn the loss of such a "friend to Africa and South Africa" as enunciated by both President Mbeki and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, we wish the newly appointed Foreign Minister, Laila Freivalds well in her endeavours. South Africa and Sweden have historical relations that have been consolidated since 1994. The first-ever state visit by the Head of State of a democratic South Africa took place when the then South African President, Nelson Mandela, visited Sweden on 17 and 18 March 1999. The visit was a resounding success and an expression of South Africa's appreciation for the goodwill and support given by Sweden during the anti-apartheid struggle and its continued support after 1994.

92. Sweden's Government | Undesirable Persson | Economist.com THE short Swedish summer is over by midAugust. Just over a year before thenext election, combined support for his minority government and its allies, http://www.economist.com/World/europe/displayStory.cfm?story_id=4281678

93. SusNord - Sweden - National Authorities - Government The Swedish government Last updated 11.02.2005 Printable version Ministries of the Swedish government. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer http://www.prosus.uio.no/susnord/sweden/national_authorities/government/

home sweden national authorities government ... Site map The Swedish Government [Last updated: 12.08.2005] [ Printable version Sweden is a constitutional monarchy. The people are represented by the Parliament , Riksdagen, which has legislative power. The Government implements the Parliament's decisions and draws up proposals for new laws or law amendments. The Swedish Prime Minister: The Government's website Liaison Office for Sustainable Development The Liaison Office for Sustainable Development was established in December 2003 at the Prime Minister's Office. The Prime Minister and the Minister for the Environment Lena Sommestad are responsible for the coordination of the sustainable development work in the Government Offices. Ministries of the Swedish Government: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry of Culture Ministry of Defence Ministry of Education and Science ... Ministry of Justice Sweden's National Budget 2004: The Spring Fiscal Policy Bill and the Budget Bill are two stages of a process that leads to the Swedish Government's proposed budget for the central government sector. The first proposes broad economical guidelines for the years to come, and is the basis of the latter, which is the actual national budget for the following year.

94. SusNord - Sweden - Strategies In March 2002, the Swedish government presented its first National On 23 May2003 the Swedish government was the first country in the world to pass a http://www.prosus.uio.no/susnord/sweden/strategies/National Action/nataction.htm

home sweden strategies national action ... Site map National Action [Last updated: 10.08.2005] [ Printable version In March 2002, the Swedish Government presented its first National Sustainable Development Strategy , encompassing a more overall approach to the sustainable development principle. The ecological sustainability perspective is expanded, encompassing environmental as well as social, cultural and economic aspects of sustainable development. The " Swedish Strategy for Sustainable Economic, Social and Environmental Development " (2003) is a revised version of the national strategy. The single, multi-dimensional strategy builds upon the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development ( WSSD ) and the EU strategy for sustainable development, and addresses all three dimensions of sustainable development: economic, social and environmental. It was tabled in the Parliament in April 2004 as a written statement (not a formal bill). Currently, the Parliament is reviewing the strategy and a decision on its acceptance is expected to be taken in the autumn of 2004. Sweden's vision of sustainable development is based on seven fundamental principles outlined in the strategy. The achievement of this vision rests on three key premises around which the strategy has been created:

95. In Sweden, A Prostitute Pays Her Taxes, But Chides Government For Accepting The STOCKHOLM, sweden — Rosinha Sambo paid her taxes promptly this month. Then shefiled a police complaint against the Swedish government for accepting the http://www.walnet.org/csis/news/world_2003/ap-030415.html

ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday, April 15, 2003 In Sweden, a prostitute pays her taxes, but chides government for accepting the money STOCKHOLM, Sweden She likened it to having lunch with a friend, then paying for it with money she earned as a prostitute. "That is the same as accepting money from the clients and, in my opinion, the same as pimping and receiving," Sambo told The Associated Press Monday. In Sweden, a Scandinavian country of 8.9 million residents, it's illegal to obtain sexual services from someone for money, but it's not illegal to sell those services. The law, adopted in 1999, targets not prostitutes, but the buyers. People arrested for trying to pay for sex face up to six months in jail, plus fines that are linked to the amount of their annual income. Since 1999, 188 people in Sweden were arrested and convicted of paying for sex, according to the National Council for Crime Prevention. According to Sambo, the government legitimized her profession and nullified its own law by accepting her tax payment of 5,000 kronor (US$589 ) on April 11. "Getting the right to pay tax means that the Swedish government has confirmed that prostitution is a profession," she asserted.

96. Reality Of Aid Reports 2004 According to the government, sweden is the first country to present a The Swedish government says it will continue to speak out on these issues. http://www.realityofaid.org/roareport.php?table=roa2004&id=90

97. Sweden: Refugee Rights Undermined In "war On Terror" - News.amnesty - Amnesty In Both men had been seeking asylum in sweden. However, the government had turned The Swedish government remained silent for a long time, but the media http://news.amnesty.org/index/ENGEUR420012005

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL HOME NEWS.AMNESTY WORLD WIDE SITES Search news.amnesty amnesty.org news.amnesty features video and audio regional breakdown ... contacts search news.amnesty All AI documents on this country AI Report 2005 entry View this document in E-mail this page Printer friendly Sweden: Refugee rights undermined in "war on terror" Related documents SUÈDE. Les droits des réfugiés sont battus en brèche dans le cadre de la «guerre contre le terrorisme» Feature, 06/23/2005 In the afternoon of December 18, 2001, Amnesty International (AI) in Sweden received a call from a highly distressed woman. Her name was Hanan Attia and she told AI that her husband, Ahmad Agiza, had called to inform her that the police had arrested him and that they were going to send him and a fellow countryman, Mohammad El-Zari, to Egypt. Sweden, normally a bastion of human rights, expelled the two men to a country where there was a clear risk of them being tortured. In order to justify the deportation, the two men were branded as "terrorists". These accusations were made without presenting any evidence to substantiate them. It is worth noting that neither of the men was charged with a crime in Sweden. In Egypt, Ahmad Agiza was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, charged with membership of an illegal organization. This "crime" is not even punishable in Sweden, since a person can only be charged if she or he has actively taken part in a terrorist offence. Furthermore, Agiza was tried and sentenced by a military tribunal, in a process that fell short of meeting international standards of fair trial. He was not allowed to meet his lawyer before the trial, was denied the right to call witnesses and denied the right to appeal against the sentence. The charges against Mohammad El-Zari were dropped and he was not even brought to trial.

98. Nuclear Power In Sweden It also negotiated with the Swedish government regarding full compensation inactual generating capacity, not simply money. http://www.uic.com.au/nip39.htm

Nuclear Power in Sweden Briefing Paper 39 June 2005 Sweden has 10 nuclear power reactors providing half of its electricity. A 1980 referendum canvassed three options for phasing out nuclear power, but none for continuing it. Sweden's 1997 energy policy retains most of the country's nuclear plants but has resulted in premature closure on one plant. Sweden's electricity consumption has been rising and it has one of the world's highest individual levels of consumption: about 18,000 kWh/head. About half of domestic production is nuclear, and up to half hydro, depending on the weather. The state utility is Vattenfall AB, and private utilities include Sydkraft AB and Ringhals AB. Nuclear industry development In 1947 the government established an atomic energy research organization, AB Atomenergi. Then in 1956 a Commission recommended development of nuclear power program also producing heat. Atomenergi commissioned a 50 MW test reactor at Studsvik in 1960 to further this goal. (It is now run by Studsvik AB and no longer government owned.) In 1964 Atomenergi and Vattenfall together commissioned the small (65 MW thermal) Agesta heavy water reactor to deliver 55 MW of heat and a little electricity to Stockholm. It operated until 1974.

99. University Of Minnesota Human Rights Library The government of sweden hereby submits the information requested by the In addition to the above legislation the government of sweden also has to abide http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/hrcommittee/sweden2003.html

Concluding Observations of the Human Rights Committee , Sweden, U.N. Doc. CCPR/CO/74/SWE/Add.1 ( COMMENTS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF SWEDEN ON THE CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE (CCPR/CO/74/SWE) 1. In its concluding observations (CCPR/CO/74/SWE) the Human Rights Committee has requested the Government of Sweden to provide it with relevant information, in particular as regards: (a) measures taken under the international campaign against terrorism and their conformity with the Covenant (ICCPR) and (b) the practise and tradition of Sweden's observance of the principle of non-refoulement, in particular when expelling a person to another country on the basis of assurances as to that person's treatment by the receiving State. 2. The Committee has, furthermore, requested the Government of Sweden (c) to undertake an educational campaign through the media to protect persons from foreign extraction, in particular Arabs and Muslims, from stereotypes associating them with terrorism, extremism and fanaticism. The Government of Sweden hereby submits the information requested by the Committee. Counter-Terrorism Measures taken in conformity with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 3. Sweden has ratified all international criminal law conventions for the suppression of terrorism.

100. Vindex - Zoekresultaten Voor Invest in sweden Agency. government agency supplying help and information to Englishlanguage information on the Swedish government and ministers. http://www.vindex.nl/dmoz.jspx?topic_id=Top/Regional/Europe/Sweden/Government

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