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Sweden

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Swedish Prison and Probation Service (Förordning [2007:1172] med instruktion för Kriminalvården) There must be special measures in place aimed at preparing for release, combating drug abuse and adapting the content of the implementation of the sentence to each individual's needs. Also, the organisation of the Prisons must be designed to meet the activity needs of the detainees as well as to promote appropriate planning of the release of the prisoners. Prisoners must must be given the opportunity to take part in activities in the form of work, education, training, rehabilitation programmes related to crime and misuse or some other structured activity.

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