Glossary · Chapter 2: Sweden's democratic system
rättssäkerhet
Swedish word. In English: legal certainty (rule of law)
That the law applies equally to everyone, that no one is convicted without a fair trial, and that you can predict what is allowed.
Facts about the word
- A suspect is to be regarded as innocent until a court has convicted them.
- The courts are independent: politicians may not decide how a court rules.
- A judgment can be appealed to a higher court.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Legal certainty is about how the law is applied, not about barriers or locks.
The word belongs to Chapter 2: Sweden's democratic system in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.