The Swedish government's proposal for the establishment of 'security zones' or 'visitations zones' has sparked a heated debate across the political spectrum and among civil rights groups.

The zones, which are set to be implemented from March 28, would empower police to conduct body searches and vehicle inspections without the need for specific suspicion of a crime.

The stated aim is to curb gang-related crime, but the measure has met with criticism for potential ethnic profiling and discrimination.

Justice Minister Gunnar Strmmer (M), the proponent of the policy, is facing a new complaint by the Center Party, accusing him of dishonesty regarding the measure's introduction and seeking a review by the Constitutional Committee.

The Social Democrats criticize the proposal for not being comprehensive enough and warn against the risks of arbitrary and discriminatory practices.

Meanwhile, residents from areas like Skggetorp in Linkping, which is identified as a particularly vulnerable area, have expressed mixed feelings, with some in favor and others questioning why the measure is not applied more broadly.

Civil rights organizations, including Civil Right Defenders, the Discrimination Ombudsman, and the Chancellor of Justice, have raised concerns about the potential for arbitrary enforcement and discrimination, especially given that the police could use profiling based on clothing styles associated with gangs, and even children could be subjected to searches.