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Facts: Can Sweden lock in?
1. Can a curfew be imposed?
No, freedom of movement is constitutionally protected. The restrictions require the Riksdag to enact special laws.
2. Can private parties be prohibited or restricted?
No, neither the Infection Control Act nor the Public Order Act provide such opportunities.
Can all restaurants be closed? Or do you have limited opening hours?
No, it requires a change in the law in the Communicable Diseases Act or in the law on temporary infection control measures in restaurants. Infection control doctors can close specific facilities if the infection spreads there. Restaurants that do not follow infection control regulations may be closed.
4. Can the government prohibit serving alcohol late at night?
No, not with the current law, but it goes with the change of law.
5. Can the government close stores, gyms and shopping centers?
No, it requires an amendment to the Communicable Diseases Act. Infection control doctors can close specific facilities if the infection spreads there.
6. Can oral protection requirements be introduced in public transport?
Yes, the Swedish Public Health Agency can introduce regulations. But the big question is not legal, but whether the measure would have an effect from an infection control point of view.
7. Can the government close all schools?
Yes, this spring a change was made to the Education Act law.
8. Can the government ban public events and public gatherings entirely?
Yes, according to the law of order.
9. Can the government introduce a restraining order in nursing homes?
Yes, there is support in the Social Services Act.
10. Can the government close nightclubs?
No, an amendment to the Infection Control Act is required, but the government can stop public dance events in accordance with the Public Order Act. Infection control doctors can close specific facilities if the infection spreads there.
11. Can the government close restrooms and libraries?
No, the current infection control law does not grant such powers. Infection control doctors can close specific facilities if the infection spreads there.
