The 5th of July Foundation has issued a comment letter to the public inquiry SOU 2023:75, on “strengthened constitutional preparedness” in Sweden.
In short, we argue that allowing new ways to pass laws during peacetime crises risks leading to an unacceptable curtailment of human rights.
History has shown us, both in Sweden and abroad, that there is rather a need for strengthening the protection of the people and the parliament, particularly in the case of a minority government.
In addition, we conclude that the inquiry lacks the level of quality that the basis for legislation should have.
The 5th of July Foundation therefore advises against the law proposal.
Our comment letter can be read in Swedish here:
