Family law
Work in this field, family law, primarily consists of changing family law to keep pace with developments in society at large. One of the guiding principles of family law is to act in the best interests of the child. Another important task is participation in legislative cooperation within the EU and in other international forums.
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Stronger protection against child marriage, forced marriage and ‘honour’ crimes
The Government has given Justice of the Supreme Court Mari Heidenborg the task of reviewing how protection against child marriage, forced marriage and ‘honour’ crimes can be strengthened.
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New rules against foreign polygamous marriages
· Press release from Ministry of Justice
The Government has decided to task an inquiry chair with reviewing how to prevent recognition of foreign polygamous marriages in Sweden.
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Prime Minister Stefan Löfven to open an international high-level conference on violence against children
The Swedish Government is hosting the high-level conference Agenda 2030 for Children, End Violence Solutions Summit in Stockholm on 14–15 February 2018. The participants include Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, HM Queen Silvia and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohamed. The co-organisers of the conference are the Global Partnership to End Violence against Children and WePROTECT Global Alliance.
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Stronger protection against child marriage, forced marriage and ‘honour’ crimes
The Government has given Justice of the Supreme Court Mari Heidenborg the task of reviewing how protection against child marriage, forced marriage and ‘honour’ crimes can be strengthened.
Stronger protection against child marriage, forced marriage and ‘honour’ crimes -
Gender-neutral marriage and marriage ceremonies
Gender-neutral marriage and marriage ceremonies -
El matrimonio genéricamente neutro y la ceremonia del matrimonio
El matrimonio genéricamente neutro y la ceremonia del matrimonio -
Geschlechtsneutrale Ehe und Trauung
Geschlechtsneutrale Ehe und Trauung -
Family law
This brochure gives a brief description of the provisions relating to marriage and divorce and the economic legal effects of marriage. Provisions applicable to unmarried cohabiting couples and to registered partnership are also discussed.
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Parents and children - brief information about current legislation
Parents and children - brief information about current legislation -
The information material "Könsneutrala äktenskap och vigsel", in Jiddisch
The information material "Könsneutrala äktenskap och vigsel", in Jiddisch -
Sukupuolineutraalit avioliitot ja vihkiminen
Sukupuolineutraalit avioliitot ja vihkiminen
