Back to overviewChapter 2 · Sweden's democratic system
Vad gör Lagrådet?
What does the Council on Legislation (Lagrådet) do?
- 1Beslutar om nya lagar tillsammans med riksdagen och kan stoppa ett förslagDecides on new laws together with the Riksdag and can stop a proposal
- 2Dömer i mål mellan staten och enskildaJudges cases between the state and individuals
- ✓Granskar viktiga lagförslag juridiskt innan riksdagen tar ställningReviews important bills from a legal standpoint before the Riksdag takes a position
- 4Utser domare till Högsta domstolenAppoints judges to the Supreme Court
Correct answer: Reviews important bills from a legal standpoint before the Riksdag takes a position
The Council on Legislation consists of justices from the Supreme Court and the Supreme Administrative Court. Its opinion is advisory – the Riksdag may still decide otherwise.
Source: Sverige i fokus · 2. Sveriges demokratiska system