MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 5: Law and justice
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Swedish word. In English: the right of public access
The right to be in nature, even on land someone else owns, as long as you do not disturb or destroy.
Facts about the word
- The right of public access is protected in the Instrument of Government. Sverige i fokus s. 17
- You may walk, cycle, paddle, camp, make a fire and pick berries, mushrooms and flowers. Sverige i fokus s. 17
- It applies regardless of who owns the land. Sverige i fokus s. 17
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
The right of public access applies to nature, not homes and not elections.
The word belongs to Chapter 5: Law and justice in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.
