The human rights organization Amnesty International came the other day with sharp criticism of how the world's rich countries handled the corona pandemic.
They also criticized Sweden for gun violence, the handling of the pandemic - and how Sami rights were deviated from in connection with mining and wind power exploits.
Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson refers via her press secretary to the responsible ministries.
Minister of Culture Jeanette Gustafsdotter is the one who responds in a text message, and she responds to the criticism that the consultation procedure does not give the Sami the opportunity to say no in, for example, development matters.
The consultation procedure is an important step in ensuring the Sami people's right to participate in decision-making processes and promoting the Sami's influence in issues that particularly concern them. Sami interests and rights are expected to be better highlighted and taken into account as a result of consultations, at the same time as the government, state administrative authorities, municipalities and regions receive a broader basis for decision-making in matters concerning Sami issues.
To be analyzed if the new law fulfills its purpose
The Minister of Culture further writes in the SMS reply that the consultation procedure will be evaluated to see if it fulfills its purpose.
The Sami Parliament and many consultative bodies have been positive to the proposal. The consultation procedure shall be evaluated a few years after it has entered into force, for example to analyze its application and whether it fulfills its purpose. "
The Ministry of Social Affairs, the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Justice have not responded to the criticism, or alternatively referred to the Ministry of Culture.