Glossary · Chapter 2: Sweden's democratic system
yttrandefrihet
Swedish word. In English: freedom of expression
The right to say and write what you think, for example to criticise the government, without being punished for it.
Facts about the word
- Freedom of expression is protected by the constitution.
- It has limits: defamation and incitement against ethnic groups are crimes.
- The Fundamental Law on Freedom of Expression covers radio, TV and the web.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Freedom of expression is the right to express your own opinion. It costs nothing and forces no one to agree.
The word belongs to Chapter 2: Sweden's democratic system in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.