MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 5: Law and justice
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Swedish word. In English: incitement against an ethnic group
Threatening or expressing contempt for a group, for example because of ethnic background or religion.
Facts about the word
- Some statements are prohibited by law even though freedom of expression applies: insulting and defaming people or groups. Sverige i fokus s. 16
- Such crimes are called defamation, incitement against an ethnic group or hate crimes. Sverige i fokus s. 16
- It is also forbidden to spread information that could harm Sweden's security, for example secrets about the armed forces. Sverige i fokus s. 16
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?
Incitement against an ethnic group is threats or contempt against a group and is a crime, despite freedom of expression. It has nothing to do with sport.
The word belongs to Chapter 5: Law and justice in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.