The story was discovered after Ivo was informed about misconduct at an LSS home in Växjö.
The authority recently made an unannounced visit to the business to see if the information was correct.
- We were able to establish when we were there that they used unauthorized restrictive measures, in this case locking, says Lars Rahm.
When Ivo visited the accommodation, it was noted that only one apartment had a lock on the door.
The apartment had a lock inside the door, equipped with plexiglass and a hatch opening.
From the lock there was another door with a code lock that led out to a "paddock".
"Immediately eliminated"
There lives an autistic man in his 40s who needs special care.
- This must be eliminated immediately.
It is forbidden to lock people in our country, says Lars Rahm.
The door to the man's apartment is locked from the outside and insulated from the inside.
- These are complex challenges.
But there must be other measures to secure this user without locking in, says Lars Rahm.
Violated the Constitution
LSS activities are based on volunteering.
No coercive and restrictive measures may be taken against the will of the individual.
The man, who in this case was disabled, has difficulty communicating and can become violent towards himself and others.
Sweden's constitution states: "Everyone is protected from the public against deprivation of liberty".
This means that no one must be prevented from moving outside a room or other relatively severely restricted area.
But Växjö municipality has still used locking, without having legal support for it.
- It is a person with complex needs who needs efforts that are very special, says Ewa Ekman, head of administration at Växjö municipality.
- We share different opinions here.
We are firmly convinced in our assessment that this is an impermissible measure that must not occur, says Lars Rahm.
Now Ivo wants Växjö municipality to give the man the opportunity to move freely and for the locks to disappear.
By 13 December, the municipality must report its measures to IVO.