Swedish Official Calls for Longer Sentences

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — The justice minister is calling for longer prison sentences in Sweden for people convicted of violent crimes, including robbery, assault and threatening behavior.

A government investigation was launched to investigate sentencing legislation to ensure that courts are utilizing the full range of the law. The government is also investigation if it is possible to increase prison sentences for offenders already convicted of violent crimes and those who were convicted of committing multiple crimes at the same time.