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Glossary · Chapter 5: Law and justice

allemansrätten

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 written into the Instrument of Government.
  • You may hike, pick berries and mushrooms and camp for one night, but not go close to houses, litter or break branches.
  • The rule is often summarised as: do not disturb, do not destroy.

Try the word in a sentence

Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?

The word belongs to Chapter 5: Law and justice in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.

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