The government has tasked the police to quadruple the number of surveillance cameras within two years. They will also review the legislation so that municipalities can set up cameras themselves because permission is currently required from the Privacy Protection Authority, IMY.
Today, the municipalities must obtain permission from IMY first. The police and private actors, such as housing companies, can currently set up security cameras without a permit, and now the government also wants municipalities to be able to do it where they deem it necessary, without first getting approval.
This has sparked debate regarding restrictions on the individual’s privacy.
Aftonbladet’s Oisin Cantwell is critical of the proposal and says he is not surprised. The proposal is rather in line with the development we have seen in all possible areas related to privacy and legislation, he says in Efter fem.
Tryggare Sweden’s general secretary Magnus Lindgren, on the other hand, is of a different opinion and believes that one must start by asking oneself why it is even needed. Furthermore, Lindgren believes that more surveillance cameras in society are crime prevention, that it increases security and helps to increase the proportion of solved crimes.
Has been significant in ongoing litigation
In Uppsala, a trial has begun against three men who last fall assaulted and assaulted a man in the Gränby district. One of the three is now charged with attempted murder because he was caught on surveillance video at the time. According to the prosecutor, the film has been absolutely decisive in the case.
Below: Hear how surveillance cameras can help prosecutors with their evidence work