When the police this week described the situation in Swedish football, they got stuck on two problems: masks in the stands and projecting pyrotechnics.
– We are investigating stricter penalties for banning masks, that arenas and clubs should be able to share images and better camera technology, where you can see through fabric, for example, says Forssmed (KD).
New for the upcoming season is that stadiums can share images with clubs in the pursuit of disorderly conduct. In addition, Forssmed wants the clubs to act more decisively to shut down violent fans themselves.
– Organizer suspensions can be made without a court order. It is important that all clubs take their responsibility, says Forssmed, who has been informed that some clubs are slowing down the development of tougher measures against perpetrators of violence.
“There I can sense a certain concern”
– Some media reports claim that some clubs have slowed down and we must not have an arrangement where those who want the least can rule. There I can feel a certain concern, says Forssmed and emphasizes that it must not be a season like the last one with security guards and police officers who were exposed to threats and violence.
– There have been far too many people who have glossed over disturbances with the fact that there are a lot of emotions involved, says Forssmed.
An investigation has been appointed but does not have an end point until March 2025
Swedish Football Association chairman Fredrik Reinfeldt has retired from politics.
– We are happy to have an investigation underway, but we have two, three seasons before the new toolbox can be in place. Legislation takes time and I respect that. If we don’t fix it, fewer people will go to football, says Reinfeldt.