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Glossary · Chapter 5: Law and justice

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Swedish word. In English: defamation

Spreading false or offensive claims about a person that damage their reputation.

Facts about the word

  • Freedom of expression has limits: it is forbidden to insult and defame people or groups. Sverige i fokus s. 16
  • Such crimes are called defamation, incitement against ethnic groups or hate crimes. Sverige i fokus s. 16
  • Newspapers, radio and TV have a responsible publisher who must follow laws that protect against defamation and insults. Sverige i fokus s. 20–21

Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.

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