Chapter 6 · The role of the media
Vilken svensk grundlag skyddar särskilt friheten att ge ut tryckta tidningar?
Which Swedish fundamental law specifically protects the freedom to publish printed newspapers?
Correct answer: Tryckfrihetsförordningen (Freedom of the Press Act)
The Freedom of the Press Act is the specific fundamental law for printed publications. It protects newspapers against prior censorship by authorities.
Key words
grundlag · fundamental law
Source: Riksdagen: Tryckfrihetsförordning (1949:105) · 1 kap. 1–4 och 8 §§
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Why this option does not fit
Yttrandefrihetsgrundlagen
The Fundamental Law on Freedom of Expression covers media such as radio and TV, rather than the specific protection for printed newspapers.
Regeringsformen
The Instrument of Government protects basic freedoms, but the specific press protections are in another fundamental law.
Successionsordningen
The Act of Succession governs succession to the throne.