MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 2: Sweden's democratic system
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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
- The Fundamental Law on Freedom of Expression gives everyone the right to express their thoughts and opinions freely, for example on radio, TV and in newspapers. Sverige i fokus s. 16
- It has limits: defamation, incitement against ethnic groups and hate crimes are prohibited by law. Sverige i fokus s. 16
- Everyone has the right to try to convince others of their political ideas. Sverige i fokus s. 10
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?
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.
