Protecting Trafficking Victims, Seeking State Funds

The City of Stockholm is responding to a government proposal for a new crime, "unlawful exploitation of services," and other measures to combat human trafficking. The city supports these proposals, which aim to strengthen victim protection, especially for child victims, and facilitate prosecution of perpetrators. However, the city notes that these changes could increase social services costs due to more victims needing support, and therefore requests state funding to cover these expenses.