Chapter 5 · Law and justice

Vad innebär yttrandefrihet i Sverige?

What does freedom of expression mean in Sweden?

1Att slippa ansvar även för förtalBeing free from liability even for defamation
2Att få sina åsikter publicerade i tidningarHaving a right to get one's views published in newspapers
✓Att få uttrycka åsikter inom lagens gränserBeing free to express opinions within the law
4Att alltid vara anonym när man framför åsikterAlways being anonymous when expressing opinions

Correct answer: Being free to express opinions within the law

You may express opinions and criticise those in power. Freedom of expression has legal limits and does not, for example, make defamation lawful.

yttrandefrihet · freedom of expression

Source: Riksdagen: Regeringsformen (1974:152) · 2 kap. 1 §; 2 kap. 20–23 §§
Last checked: October 3, 2026

Att slippa ansvar även för förtal

Freedom of expression does not remove criminal liability for defamation.

Att få sina åsikter publicerade i tidningar

Freedom of expression does not oblige a newspaper to publish your views.

Att alltid vara anonym när man framför åsikter

There are specific anonymity rules, but freedom of expression is not a general right to remain anonymous in every situation.