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Sweden Bans Holocaust Denial in Constitution Effective 2027
Sweden's parliament has constitutionally banned Holocaust denial as incitement against an ethnic group, with the law taking effect January 1, 2027. The amendment strengthens authorities' ability to prosecute hateful publications, especially online.
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- 01Sweden's parliament has constitutionally banned Holocaust denial as incitement against an ethnic group.
- 02The new law will take effect on January 1, 2027.
- 03The amendment strengthens authorities' ability to prosecute hateful publications, particularly online.
- 04Holocaust denial will be defined as denying genocide or crimes against humanity established by court rulings.
- 05Israel's ambassador to Sweden welcomed the decision as a significant step against antisemitism.
Israel's ambassador to Sweden welcomed the move as a crucial step against rising antisemitism.
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