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Glossary · Chapter 6: The role of the media

oberoende

Swedish word. In English: independent

Not controlled by anyone else, for example politicians or companies.

Facts about the word

  • The public service companies must be independent of political and other interests and let different opinions be heard without taking sides. Sverige i fokus s. 21
  • Journalists must check information with several independent sources. Sverige i fokus s. 21
  • The courts are independent: the government or the Riksdag cannot decide how they rule. Sverige i fokus s. 17

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

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