Swedish Justice Committee gives new terror law green light

(Local) The parliamentary Justice Committee has recommended that parliament approves a law which would make it illegal to take part in terror organisations, according to a press statement.

If the law is approved, it would be illegal to “promote, strengthen or support” a terror organisation. It would also become illegal to finance participation in a terror organisation.

The law is an important step in Sweden’s aim to become a Nato member, as Turkey, who has not yet approved Sweden’s Nato application, has demanded stronger legislation from Sweden on this issue.

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