Sweden’s Good Behavior Law: Human Rights Impact

Executive Summary On 15 June 2026, the Swedish Parliament passed the so-called “Good Behavior” Law by a razor-thin margin of 174 votes to 172. This legislation empowers Swedish authorities to revoke residence permits and deport legal immigrants for non-criminal conduct, including unpaid debts, undeclared work, tax evasion, and alleged links to extremist organisations. Crucially, the […]