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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?

The word belongs to Chapter 2: Sweden's democratic system in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.

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