Back to overviewChapter 2 · Sweden's democratic system
Vad innebär offentlighetsprincipen?
What does the principle of public access to official documents mean?
- 1Att alla myndighetsmöten är öppna för allmänhetenThat all authority meetings are open to the public
- ✓Att var och en får läsa allmänna handlingarThat anyone may read official documents
- 3Att myndigheter måste svara på frågor inom en veckaThat authorities must answer questions within a week
- 4Att riksdagens debatter sänds i tvThat Riksdag debates are televised
Correct answer: That anyone may read official documents
The principle is set out in the Freedom of the Press Act and gives anyone the right to request official documents. Some information is classified.
Source: Sverige i fokus · 2. Sveriges demokratiska system