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Vad innebär offentlighetsprincipen?
What does the principle of public access (offentlighetsprincipen) mean?
- 1Att alla nya lagar måste godkännas av folket i en folkomröstningThat all new laws must be approved by the people in a referendum
- 2Att alla möten i riksdagen och kommunfullmäktige måste sändas i tvThat all meetings of the Riksdag and municipal councils must be broadcast on TV
- ✓Att alla har rätt att ta del av allmänna handlingar hos myndigheterThat everyone has the right to access official documents held by public authorities
- 4Att myndigheter måste publicera alla personuppgifter om medborgarna på internetThat authorities must publish all personal data about citizens on the internet
Correct answer: That everyone has the right to access official documents held by public authorities
The principle is part of the Freedom of the Press Act and gives everyone the right to read official documents unless they are classified. It makes it easier to scrutinise those in power.
Source: Sverige i fokus · 2. Sveriges demokratiska system