Malmö police launch hate crimes hotline
Published: 20 Oct 12 08:59 CET | Print version
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/43938/20121020/
Malmö police have launched a dedicated hate crimes hotline after criticism over how victims have been treated when reporting a suspected crime.
- Discrimination unit heads to Stockholm suburbs (10 Jun 13)
- Minister: Stockholm riots 'not youth versus society' (23 May 13)
- Alliance support sinks to five-year low (8 Mar 13)
The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights (Riksförbundet för homosexuellas, bisexuellas och transpersoners rättigheter – RFSL) are among those who have been critical of Malmö police.
"The Malmö police force is unfortunately known for a number of incidents that has led to low confidence among members of the LGBT community," said RFSL head Ulrika Westerlund to the local Sydsvenskan daily.
While Gustafsson does not share the view that the police have managed the situation poorly, the new hotline is a renewed statement of intent.
"Through a professional approach to work against hate crimes the police reinforce the message that society does not tolerate these crimes," she said in a statement.
The hotline - 0733 803700 - will function as a direct link between the public and the police in Malmö and Burlöv municipality and will be manned from 9am to 3pm on weekdays.
Hate crimes in Malmö have become a common feature of recent news reporting with a spate of attacks on synagogues and mosques over the past decade.
The government on Friday announced a new initiative in Malmö schools in a bid to address the problems faced by the city's Muslim and Jewish populations.
"We need to make a special effort in Malmö and highlight the seriousness of the situation on behalf of the government," said integration minister Erik Ullenhag.
What do you think? Leave your comment below.
Extreme-right sites beat political party pages
Far-right websites in Sweden are receiving so much traffic they were seven times more popular than the established political parties' online portals. READ () »
Top ten ways you know you've turned Swedish
For some foreigners living in Sweden, a natural "inner Swede" can develop that often doesn't show its face until you're back home again. The Local's Patrick Reilly lists the top ten ways this inner-Swede can change your life. READ () »
Sweden to sell 'risky' 5.7-percent stake in Nordea
The Swedish government announced on Tuesday that it would be selling off up to 5.7 percent of its stake in Nordic banking giant Nordea, reducing its holding to 7.8 percent. READ () »
Assange is the UK's problem: lawyer
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is prepared to spend another five years inside the Ecuadorean embassy in London, but one Swedish lawyer said on Tuesday that the decision would not affect the Swedish case. READ () »
Male nurse dons dress in shorts shortage rage
A male Swedish nurse has donned a dress to protest the lack of shorts at a hospital in southern Sweden, saying he had to fight the small battles for gender equality in the workplace. READ () »
Transport chaos threatens Midsummer
A public transport strike appears likely to kick off on Wednesday night after unions and state-transport heads failed to agree on workers' pay and conditions after three days of discussions. READ () »
Puppy smuggling shows no signs of abating
Almost 2,000 puppies are smuggled illegally to Sweden every year, new statistics reveal, putting Sweden at risk of rabies while endangering the life and health of the trendy dogs. READ () »
Train driver slams beggar on loudspeaker
A Swedish train driver has been criticized for using the loudspeaker to warn passengers about a beggar on board a Stockholm commuter train, and encouraging them to save their money and rip up the beggar's papers. READ () »
- 19/06 Top ten ways you know you've turned Swedish »
- 18/06 Male nurse dons dress in shorts shortage rage »
- 16/06 Unemployment higher among men in Sweden »
- 15/06 32 police officers hurt in Stockholm riots »
- 15/06 Runaway goat takes night-time stroll »
- 14/06 Newlywed princess slams paparazzi bikini photos »
- 14/06 Royal honeymoon on paradise island »
- 13/06 Swedes join woman's hunt for 'super hot' guy »
- 12/06 Abba museum slammed over child entry policy »
- 11/06 H&M announces new Parisian collaboration »
More news from Germany at thelocal.de
- 18/06 Why France needs a total ban on smacking kids »
- 18/06 Concerns mount as Lourdes flood waters rise »
More news from France at thelocal.fr
- 18/06 American tourist dies in Arctic cruise mishap »
- 18/06 Norwegian apologizes for long-haul flight service »
More news from Norway at thelocal.no
- 18/06 Basel striker bound for German transfer: reports »
- 18/06 Students trash Zurich high school in 'prank' »
More news from Switzerland at thelocal.ch
In cooperation with DoToday
Register now for:
> Free use of noticeboard
> Special discounts
> Weekly news roundup
> Unlimited use of discuss
- Goodyear Dunlop Tires Nordic - Head of Business Control
- CPL Ireland - Swedish Collections
- CPL Ireland - Swedish or Danish
- Interaction Recruitment - Swedish
- MGI Recruitment - Swedish Inside Sales
- Projob NL - Swedish and English
- Projob NL - Swedish and English
- RECA Young Professional Program/Trainee
- SITS i Göteborg söker Danslärare
- SITS i Oslo söker Lärare (även
This weeks results..week 24/25 »
"A weekend full of surprises and LFC football. Results look like this: Div 5 Men won 4-2, K1 lost 5-0, K2 won 2-1, Vets lost 3-2, R1 lost 4-1. Korpen Ladies play Monday night and on the 26th the Div5 Men close the first half season with the last match before the summer kicks in. /LFC " READ »
- 05/6 13:52 The Golden Thread (The Diplomatic Dispatch)
- 29/5 09:11 IKEA UK: Swedish furniture giant stomps gnomes. (Boston Blatte)
- 16/5 08:32 Be British, be sincere and be bold (Brits Mean Business)
- Goodyear Dunlop Tires Nordic - Head of Business Control
- CPL Ireland - Swedish Collections
- CPL Ireland - Swedish or Danish
- Interaction Recruitment - Swedish
- MGI Recruitment - Swedish Inside Sales
- Projob NL - Swedish and English
- Projob NL - Swedish and English
- RECA Young Professional Program/Trainee
- SITS i Göteborg söker Danslärare
- SITS i Oslo söker Lärare (även
- 07:19 Campervan in -30?
- 05:08 Prospects of a medical residency in Sweden
- 02:03 Wedding Dress WANTED!
- 22:50 Planning on moving to Sweden from USA
- 22:46 Was it you I saw in Stockholm?
- 21:53 Swedish health care system
- 19:27 Is Edward Snowden Victim Of Chinese Honey-Trap?
- 17:49 Help with visas!
- 16:58 Study to be a Primary School Teacher
- 15:59 Sweden vehicle emissions laws?
Find products and services that are specifically focused on English speakers living in Sweden!
FULL DETAILS
Individuals & Couples - Stockholm Beth Rogerson PhD - Clinical, Marriage & Family Therapist
Click or call 08-5580 1266 now
Create an account with Banc De Binary, the world’s most reputable binary options firm, and start cashing in today! You can start by practicing with our free $50,000 demo account.
www.bbinary.com
Expat counsellor & talk therapist offers counselling for stress, relationship issues, sexuality, culture adjustment & life coaching. Private & confidential. Stockholm or Skype. Contact me today! 08-559 22 636 or
CLICK HERE
Your comments about this article:
The comments below have not been moderated in advance and are not produced by The Local unless clearly stated. Readers are responsible for the content of their own comments. Comments that breach our terms and conditions will be removed.
Of course you would understand it, since the lefty journalist cannot say the truth.
The funny thing is that his door would be knocked down with axes, if he would mention islamist as the problem and not the victim. These wonderful people are into burning, stabbing and beheading until everyone agrees in regards to how peaceful they are.
Uncle, that is slowly changing, at least concerning jews in Malmö. Just today there was an article in SvD, "Historisk skuld bör hanteras varsamt", where the nature of the perpetrators is mentioned, sortof at least. Now, im not impressed by that article or its author but just wanted to get the facts straight.
.... And yet Bcterry and Uncle's bottom halves seem to be more in-tune with the mechanics of Swedish journalism than your top half.
@Richard Head:
Exactly. It is like Swedish rules for journalism 101:
Rule number 1: The only criminals in Sweden are Swedish criminals. Rule number 2: When the criminals are Swedish, post large images of their faces over the news. Rule number 3: When the criminals are non-Swedish, distort all imagery of their real identities and then make them appear Swedish. Swedish media have proven they are quite happy about doing this. Rule number 4: Never ever refer to criminals in Swedish using their real ethnic background - to do so would be unacceptable and "racist". Which brings us to rule number 5: All racism in Sweden is unacceptable: UNLESS being racist towards Swedes. These are the basic rules which replaced what when why and how.