The Swedish Teachers' Union, Sveriges Lärare, has pledged legal support for educators who defy a proposed law requiring them to report undocumented students.

This controversial "informant law" is part of a government investigation aimed at addressing the growing issue of illegal residency in Sweden.

Critics argue that the proposal violates the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which is part of Swedish law.

Anna Olskog, the union's chairperson, has openly criticized the proposal, urging the government to reconsider.

The proposal has faced opposition from various quarters, including the Liberal Party, a member of the ruling coalition, which advocates for exemptions in the education sector.