Chapter 1. Introductory provisions
paragraph 1 of this law contains provisions
If the owners and publishers of periodicals etc. (Chapter 2),
If the Publisher of radio programs, etc. (Chapter 3),
If Publisher accommodation of technical recordings (Chapter 4),
on the conservation of specimens and recordings, etc. (Chapter 5.)
If prosecution and coercive measures (Chapter 6),
If the law court in defamation case and freedom of speech case (7
Cape.)
If preliminary treatment of defamation case and
freedom of speech case (Chapter 8),
If the main hearing before the jury (Chapter 9),
If the deliberation and judgment etc. (Chapter 10) and
other provisions (Chapter 11). Act (1998:1442).
2 §/expires U: 2016-01-01/
The provisions of this Act that apply to printed publications
or the printing of publications shall also apply to other
writings that fall under the press law.
The expressions radio show, database and technological absorption is used
of the Act in the same way as in freedom of expression. Team
(2002:911).
2 section/entry into force: 01/01/2016
The provisions of this Act that apply to printed publications
or the printing of publications shall also apply to other
writings that fall under the press law.
With radio programming, database and technical recording referred to
same as in freedom of expression. With pay-per-view
means the same as in the radio and Television Act (2010:696).
Law (2015:663).
Chapter 2. If the owners and publishers of periodicals, etc.
Owners of periodicals
section 1 of the Foreigners who are resident in Sweden and foreigners with
the nationality of a State within the European economic
area may be the owner of periodicals as
printed in Sweden.
Even foreign legal entities formed under the
the laws of a State within the European economic
area and which have their registered office, Central Administration or
principal place of business within the area may be
the owner of the periodicals printed in Sweden. Team
(1998:1442).
Release certificate for periodicals
section 2 of the questions on the release of evidence examined by the Patent and
Registration Office. The work also receive notifications about
Publisher and Deputy Publisher. The work shall keep
records of periodicals. The registry may be proved by
the use of automated processing. It may contain information
If the journal's title, place of publication, the publication schedule, owner,
publishers and, where appropriate, representatives of
Publisher, time for the issue and renewal of
release evidence and maturity or withdrawal of
release-proof. Law (2002:911).
section 3 on an application for release or a notice of
issuer or Deputy issuer does not meet
regulatory requirements, the who has made the application or notification
to remedy the deficiency within a period of time. Remedied not
the shortage, the application or notification shall be rejected.
Law (2007:477).
3 a § in good time before a release certificate expires under 5
Cape. the fourth paragraph of article 5 of the freedom of the Press Act, the Patent-
and Registration Office on the one hand, to the last known owner of the
the periodic script send a reminder to the receipt
validity is limited to ten years and to the proof;
If an application for renewal of the certificate has not been submitted to the
authority before the ten-year period, and partly an advert
reminder electronically.
Of the notice shall state the name and address of the last
famous owner, release the receipt number and the title
release certificate relates. Law (2007:477).
3 b of a decision under Chapter 5. paragraph 5, fourth subparagraph
freedom of the Press Act that a release certificate shall be deemed to
expired shall be sent to the last known owner of the
periodic journal, both published electronically.
If for special reasons can be assumed that the last known owner
not accessible to a shipment, it is sufficient that the decision
is published electronically. Law (2007:477).
section 4 of the Government may provide for fees for the
applications and notifications in proceedings under Chapter 5.
freedom of the Press Act and on fees for extracts from the register
of periodicals. Law (2007:477).
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Final decision of the Swedish Patent and registration office in
cases may be brought before the release of evidence
Patent appeals within two months from the date of the decision.
An appeal may be brought against the final decisions of the Court to the Highest
Administrative Court within two months from the date of the decision.
In so doing, apply the provisions of sections 35 to 37
administrative judicial procedure Act (1971:291) on appeal by
the decision of the Chamber. The decision of the Swedish court of patent appeals shall contain
indication of the need for special permit for examination in
The Supreme Administrative Court and if the grounds on which such
authorization. Law (2010:1404).
§ 5/comes into force in: 2016-09-01/
A final decision by the Swedish Patent and registration office in a case where an appeal may be brought before the public release of evidence administrative court within two months from the date of the decision.
Leave to appeal is required for an appeal to the administrative court. Law (2016:207).
Permission to be publishers
section 6 of the Aliens, under the same conditions as Swedish citizens
be publishers of periodicals for which issuance certificate
There is or should be.
Chapter 3. If the Publisher of radio programs, etc.
/Rubriken expires U: 2016-01-01/Broadcasts with permission of the Government, as well as the transmission of
tv programs with the permission of the Authority for radio and television
announced for no longer than two weeks
/Rubriken entry into force: 01/01/2016/Broadcasts with permission of the Government and broadcasting of tv programs with the permission of the Authority for press, radio and television announced for no longer than two weeks
section 1 the indication as to the name of the Publisher shall be recorded in a
Register in the broadcaster before the show airs.
The registry shall also be recorded for each specific programme
estimated time for shipment beginning and form of
broadcast (live or prerecorded broadcast
software).
For each entry in the register shall state when
the note has been made.
The register shall be accessible to the public.
Law (2010:737).
with regard to paragraph 2 of the program shown live, the
order the Publisher to decide that, instead of the Publisher, each
one that stands out in the program itself shall be responsible for
yttrandefrihetsbrott which he commits. Such a decision shall
before the broadcast is communicated to the interested parties and recorded in the
records referred to in paragraph 1. Unless this is done, the decision is without
effect. The note must include the name,
date of birth and residential address in respect of each referred to
with the decision.
/Rubriken expires U: 2016-01-01/other events with the permission of the Authority for radio and television
/Rubriken entry into force: 01/01/2016/other events with the permission of the Authority for press, radio and tv
3 §/expires U: 2016-01-01/any association which intends to transmit sound radio with
support of 12. the radio and Television Act (2010:696) shall designate a
the editor of the programme. The same applies to the holders
of authorizations for such broadcasts as set out in Chapter 4. section 13
and Chapter 11. second subparagraph of paragraph 1 of the Broadcasting Act and the
the holder of a permit under Chapter 13. the same law.
The Association or the licensee shall to the authority
radio and television report who is the Publisher.
If the person who is appointed to the Publisher no longer has jurisdiction
or his mission ends, the Association or
the licensee shall immediately appoint a new Publisher. He must
be notified as provided for in the first subparagraph. Law (2010:737).
3 section/entry into force: 01/01/2016/any association which intends to send sound signals with the aid of 12 Cape. the radio and Television Act (2010:696) shall appoint an editor for programme activities. The same applies to holders of permits to such broadcasts as set out in Chapter 4. section 13 and Chapter 11. second subparagraph of paragraph 1 of the Broadcasting Act, as well as the holder of a permit under Chapter 13. the same law.
The Association or the licensee shall to the Agency for press, radio and television report who is the Publisher.
If the person who is appointed to the Publisher no longer has jurisdiction or his or her mandate expires, licensee shall immediately designate Association or a new Publisher. The latter shall be notified as provided for in the first subparagraph.
Law (2015:811).
4 §/expires U: 2016-01-01-A representative of the Publisher shall be approved by the
Association has appointed Publisher or by the
holds the State. The Publisher shall provide the Authority for radio
and television report who is the Deputy. Law (2010:737).
4 section/entry into force: 01/01/2016/A representative of the Publisher shall be approved by the Association which has appointed Publisher or by the holder of the authorization. The Publisher shall provide the Authority for press, radio and television report who is the Deputy.
Law (2015:811).
§ 5 to each notification under section 3 or 4 shall be accompanied by proof that the
the Publisher or representative meets the
eligibility conditions set out in the freedom of expression and
He undertook the mission. In the case of vicarious
It must also be shown that the group or
the licensee has accepted him. Act (1997:334).
6 § When representative for a Publisher has served shall
his name is specified in the consignment. In addition, each consignment of
a radio show on community radio ends with an indication of the
Association which has sent the application. Act (1997:334).
6 (a) repealed by Act (1997:334).
6 (b) repealed by Act (1997:334).
6 (c) repealed by Act (1997:334).
6 (d) repealed by Act (1997:334).
Consolidated radio magazines
section 7 If a shipment is particularly adapted for the visually impaired
(alternative newspaper) consists of a compilation of material from
several periodicals (consolidated radio magazines),
Publisher appointed by the owners of the periodicals from which
the material was retrieved. The Publisher shall be appointed for
programme activities.
The owner of the periodic publication that constitutes the main
the model of radio magazine, to the Agency for
available media report who is the Publisher.
If the person who is appointed to the Publisher no longer has jurisdiction
or his mission expires, a new Publisher immediately
be appointed. The latter shall be notified as stated in the second paragraph.
Law (2012:903).
section 8, A Deputy to the Publisher shall be approved by the
who has appointed Publisher. The Publisher reports who
Representative's Authority for accessible media.
Law (2012:903).
section 9 to each notification under section 7 or 8 shall be accompanied by proof that the
the Publisher or representative meets the eligibility requirements
as set out in the freedom of expression and that he has committed
to pass the mission. If a representative is notified to it, the
you will also see that he is approved by the appointed
the Publisher.
section 10 When representative for a Publisher served shall
his name is specified in the consignment.
Other wireless transmissions of radio programmes
section 11 provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall also apply in the case of
1. radio programmes transmitted by satellite broadcast based on the
from Sweden, and
2. other radio programming than radio magazines that may be sent without
permits under the Broadcasting Act (2010:696).
In the case of programmes broadcast by other than the Swedish
software companies and are not intended to be received in Sweden
do not apply other rules in freedom of expression
than 1 Cape. 2 and 3 sections. Not apply the first subparagraph.
Law (2010:737).
Other wire transmissions than retransmission, etc.
section 12 If a broadcaster authorized pursuant to Chapter 4. paragraph 3 of the
or Chapter 11. Article 1, first paragraph the Broadcasting Act
(2010:696) to broadcast radio programs also operate for
the transmission to the public of sounds, images or text by
wire, apply paragraphs 1 and 2 in respect of the business.
Law (2010:737).
section 13/expires U: 2016-01/01/It appoints Publisher of other radio shows in
wire broadcasting than referred to in section 12 shall notify to who has
appointed to the authority for radio and television.
If the person who is appointed to the Publisher no longer has jurisdiction
or his mission expires, a new Publisher immediately
be appointed. The latter shall be notified as provided for in the first subparagraph.
Law (2010:737).
section 13/entry into force: 01/01/2016/the one who appoints Publisher of other radio shows in wire transmissions than referred to in section 12 shall notify who has been designated as the Authority for press, radio and television.
If the person who is appointed to the Publisher no longer has jurisdiction or his or her mission ends, a new Publisher immediately appointed. The latter shall be notified as provided for in the first subparagraph. Law (2015:811).
section 14/expires U: 2016-01-01-A representative of the Publisher shall be approved by the
who has appointed Publisher. The Publisher shall notify who is
Deputy to the authority for radio and television.
Law (2010:737).
section 14/entry into force: 01/01/2016/A representative of the Publisher shall be approved by the appointed Publisher. The Publisher shall notify who is Deputy to the Agency for press, radio and television.
Law (2015:811).
section 15 to each notification under section 13 or 14 shall be accompanied by proof
the Publisher or representative meets the
eligibility requirements as set out in the freedom of expression and to
He undertook the mission. If a representative is notified,
It must also be shown that he is approved by the
appointed Publisher.
section 16 of each program in such a thread the transmission referred to in paragraph 13 of
shall conclude with a statement about who has appointed Publisher.
If a representative of the Publisher is assigned, the
provided an indication of who he is.
section 17/expires U: 2016-01-01/as regards programmes that are broadcast live, will designate
Publisher may decide that, instead of the Publisher, every one who
appears in the program itself should be responsible for
yttrandefrihetsbrott which he commits. Such a decision shall, before
the broadcast is communicated to those concerned and be entered in a special
Register of students engaged in broadcasting.
The note should contain the name, date of birth and
residential address for each referred to in the decision. If not
This is done, the decision is without effect.
An extract from the register shall immediately be sent to the Agency for
radio and tv every time a decision is entered in it.
Law (2010:737).
section 17/entry into force: 01/01/2016 with respect to programs that are broadcast live, will designate a Publisher decide that, instead of the Publisher, each one appearing in the programme itself should answer for yttrandefrihetsbrott that he or she commits. Such a decision shall be notified to the interested parties before the broadcast and recorded in a special register of the engaged in broadcasting. The note should contain the name, date of birth and residential address of each person referred to in the decision. Unless this is done, the decision is without effect.
An extract from the register shall immediately be sent to the Agency for press, radio and television every time a decision is made in the law (2015:811).
section 18/expires U: 2016-01-01/the provisions of §§ 12-15 shall apply also in the case of such
the provision of the information referred to in Chapter 1. section 9 first
subparagraph freedom of expression. The operator of such
activities to the authority for radio and television report which
name the database. In the case of such a provision which
referred to in Chapter 1. 9 paragraph 1 and 2
freedom of expression must name contain the database
domain name or the corresponding task. When such a
programming undertakings licensed pursuant to Chapter 4. section 3 or 11 kap.
Article 1, first paragraph the radio and Television Act (2010:696) to send
talk radio also operates according to Chapter 1. section 9 first
subparagraph, freedom of expression, instead of what
given in paragraph 1 first subparagraph shall apply to
– publishers shall be appointed;
– indication of who is the Publisher, and, where appropriate,
Deputy, shall be recorded in the register of the broadcaster.
Law (2010:1437).
section 18/entry into force: 01/01/2016/the provisions of §§ 12-15 shall apply also in the case of the supply of information referred to in Chapter 1.
first paragraph of section 9 of the freedom of expression. The operator of such activities to the Agency for press, radio and television report which names the database. In respect of the supply referred to in Chapter 1. 9 paragraph 1 and 2 freedom of expression, the name contain the database domain name or the corresponding task. When such a program undertakings licensed pursuant to Chapter 4. section 3 or 11 kap. Article 1, first paragraph the radio and Television Act (2010:696) to broadcast the radio program also operates according to Chapter 1. first paragraph of section 9 of the freedom of expression, instead of as specified in paragraph 1 shall apply to
– publishers shall be designated for operations, – indication of who is the Publisher, and, where applicable, Deputy, shall be recorded in the register of the broadcaster. Law (2015:811).
§ 19/expires U: 2016-01-01/Release proof of activities referred to in Chapter 1. section 9 other
subparagraph freedom of expression be issued by the authority for
radio and television at the request of the person who conducts the business.
An application shall contain the database name, who
operates, from what city the transfers or
playbacks, and who had been appointed to the Publisher and, in
where appropriate, representatives of the Publisher. In the case of
such a provision referred to in Chapter 1. 9 paragraph 1
and 2 freedom of expression, the name contain the database
domain name or the corresponding task.
The application shall also contain a technical description of the
the business. The description should indicate how information
provided to the public. The description must be such as to
extent that, if the business meets the
the conditions referred to in Chapter 1. section 9, second subparagraph
freedom of expression.
To an application, it shall be accompanied by evidence that the Publisher meets the
eligibility conditions set out in the freedom of expression and to
the Publisher has undertaken the mission. Law (2010:1437).
§ 19/entry into force: 01/01/2016/Release proof of activities referred to in Chapter 1. the second subparagraph of paragraph 9 of the freedom of expression be issued by the authority for press, radio and television, on application by the operator of the business.
An application shall contain the database name, who operates, from what city the transfers or playbacks, and who had been appointed to the Publisher and, where applicable, Deputy to the Publisher. In respect of the supply referred to in Chapter 1. 9 paragraph 1 and 2 freedom of expression, the name contain the database domain name or the corresponding task.
The application shall also contain a technical description of the operation. The description should indicate how information
provided to the public. The description should be such that it is clear if the business meets the conditions referred to in Chapter 1. the second subparagraph of paragraph 9 of the freedom of expression.
To an application, it shall be accompanied by evidence that the Publisher meets the eligibility conditions set out in the freedom of expression and that the Publisher has undertaken the mission. Law (2015:811).
section 20 Of the application for release evidence does not meet what
provided for in article 19, the applicant shall be submitted within a certain time
remedy the shortage. The applicant does not, the request is rejected.
Law (2002:911).
section 21/expires U: 2016-01-01/in good time before a release certificate expires according to 1
Cape. the third paragraph of article 9 of the freedom of expression,
Authority for radio and television to the operator
activities send a reminder that the period of validity of the certificate
is limited to ten years, and that the certificate expires, if a
application for renewal of the certificate has not been submitted to the
authority before the ten-year period.
Decision to a release certificate shall be considered overdue by
ten year period granted by the Authority for radio and
tv.
An application for renewal of a release certificate may be made
no earlier than one year before and not later than on the day of the ten-year period
output. For an application for renewal is valid for same
provisions for the initial application. If an application for
regeneration have been made on time, continuing the proof to apply
until the decision on the application has won
the force of law. Law (2010:737).
section 21/entry into force: 01/01/2016/in good time before a release certificate expires pursuant to Chapter 1. the third paragraph of article 9 of the freedom of expression, Authority for press, radio and television to the activities send a reminder that the period of validity of the certificate is limited to ten years, and that the certificate expires, if an application for renewal of the certificate has not been submitted to the authority before the ten-year period.
Decision to a release certificate shall be considered expired at the end of the period of ten years announced by the press, radio and television.
An application for renewal of a release certificate may be made no earlier than one year before and not later than on the day of the ten-year period. For an application for renewal terms in other respects the same provisions for the initial application. If an application for renewal has been made on time, continuing the proof to apply until the decision on the application has become final. Law (2015:811).
section 22/expires U: 2016-01-01/If the conditions referred to in section 19 of the second to fourth paragraphs
changed, it shall forthwith notify that operates
to the authority for radio and television. Law (2010:737).
section 22/entry into force: 01/01/2016 If the conditions referred to in section 19 of the second to fourth paragraphs are amended, which operates immediately notify to the Agency for press, radio and television.
Law (2015:811).
section 23/expires U: 2016-01-01/in Chapter 1. the third paragraph of article 9 of the freedom of expression
prescribed in which cases release evidence may be withdrawn. If a
release evidence should not have been issued because of the risk of
confusion with the name of another business, get the proof, however,
revoked only if within six months since the proof
issued will be shown that the application should have been rejected because of
This risk.
Decision on revocation of the release certificate issued by
Authority for radio and television. In cases of withdrawal should
the program operates and the Publisher have the opportunity to
comment, if it can be done. Law (2010:737).
23 section/entry into force: 01/01/2016 of Chapter 1. the third paragraph of article 9 of the freedom of expression provided for in which case release evidence may be withdrawn. If a release evidence should not have been issued because of the risk of confusion with the name of another business, get the proof, however, only be cancelled if the certificate was issued within the six months ago appears to the application ought to have been rejected because of this risk.
Decision on revocation of the release certificate issued by the authority for press, radio and television. In cases of withdrawal will be the operator of the activity and the Publisher have the opportunity to be heard, if it is possible.
Law (2015:811).
24 §/expires U: 2016-01-01/decision of Authority for radio and television in cases of
release evidence may be appealed to the administrative court.
Leave to appeal is required for an appeal to the administrative court.
Law (2010:737).
24 §/entry into force: 01/01/2016/decision of the Agency for press, radio and television in relation to release evidence may be appealed to the administrative court.
Leave to appeal is required for an appeal to the administrative court.
Law (2015:811).
section 25 of the one who intentionally or negligently provide false
task in an application for issuance shall be fined
or imprisonment not exceeding one year. The same applies to the
intentionally or negligently violates the provisions of
section 22 on the obligation to notify a change in circumstances.
The Attorney General's Prosecutor in case of liability for such offences
referred to in the first subparagraph. Law (2002:911).
paragraph 26 of each supply referred to in Chapter 1. § 9
first or second paragraph, freedom of expression, a
indication of the business ' name and Publisher, and who has
appointed him left. If a representative of the Publisher
seconded, shall be a reference to who representative
is. Data must be easily accessible, clear and specified in
connection to each other. Law (2002:911).
section 27/expires U: 2016-01-01/Authority for radio and television shall keep records of
activities referred to in Chapter 1. section 9, first and second subparagraphs
freedom of expression. The registry may be proved by means of
automated processing. It may include information on the
1. the database name,
2. who is engaged in activities,
3. from what city the transfers or playbacks,
4. who appointed as Publisher and, where appropriate,
representative of the Publisher,
5. a technical description of the activities and
6. timing for the issue and renewal of a release certificate.
Law (2010:1437).
section 27/entry into force: 01/01/2016/Authority for press, radio and television shall keep records of the activities referred to in Chapter 1. the first and second paragraphs of section 9 of the freedom of expression. The registry may be proved by means of automated processing. It may include information on the
1. the database name, 2. who conducts business, 3. from what city the transfers or playbacks, 4. who had been appointed to the Publisher and, where applicable, Deputy to the Publisher, 5. a technical description of the activity, and 6. time for the issue and renewal of a release certificate.
Law (2015:811).
section 28 of the Government may provide for fees for excerpt
from the records of the activities referred to in Chapter 1. § 9 the first and
second subparagraphs freedom of expression. The Government may also
provide for application fees in cases of
release certificate for activities referred to in Chapter 1. section 9, second subparagraph
freedom of expression. Law (2002:911).
Common provisions
section 29 of the aliens, under the same conditions as Swedish citizens
be Publisher of talk radio.
section 30 of The who willfully or negligently violates what
This chapter provides for the obligation to record or
notify the Publisher shall be liable to a fine or imprisonment of up to
one year. The same applies to the carrying on of the business of
release-proof according to Chapter 1. section 9, second subparagraph
freedom of expression and who willfully or
negligence in not reporting the new Publisher.
Anyone who intentionally or negligently violates what in
This chapter provides for the obligation to provide information on
representative or to report the name of the activity
carried out in accordance with Chapter 1. § 9, first subparagraph
freedom of expression shall be sentenced to a monetary fine.
The Attorney General's Prosecutor in case of liability for such offences
referred to in the first and second subparagraphs. Law (2002:911).
Chapter 4. If Publisher accommodation of technical recordings
§ 1 in case of technical recordings, containing a
for the visually impaired designed compilation of two or more
periodicals which are published in this country and whose owners
interact on the uptake (cassette newspapers with
compilations of material from more than one model) appointed
the Publisher of the collaborative owners.
The owner of the periodic publication that constitutes the main
the model of kassettidningen, to the Agency for
available media report who is the Publisher.
If the person who is appointed to the Publisher no longer has jurisdiction
or his mission expires, a new Publisher immediately
be appointed. The latter shall be notified as stated in the second paragraph.
Law (2012:903).
section 2 of The obligation to provide certain information that is provided in 3
Cape. first paragraph of section 13 or section 15, first subparagraph
freedom of expression shall be fulfilled by the data
taken in the technical recording, document or image
or affixed to the disc, cartridge or similar objects.
Law (2002:911).
paragraph 3 of the Aliens, under the same conditions as Swedish citizens
be a publisher of technical recordings. Act (1998:1442).
Chapter 5. On the conservation of specimens and recordings, etc.
Printed writings
section 1 of The who in this country produces a printed publication is
required to maintain a copy of the script for one year from
the script was released.
section 2 Of each printed publication produced abroad and
introduced here to spread here, a specimen preserved in
one year on from the introduction. It does not apply to writings that are not
periodic and as completely written in foreign languages. The
does not apply to periodicals for which
release evidence neither or shall be.
The obligation to preserve the Scriptures is located,
1. in the case of periodicals on the who is a Publisher here in
the country,
2. in the case of other writings on the journal's publishers here in
country or, if there is no such publishers, on the
who has let the issue heading for distribution here.
A script that is not periodic need not be preserved if only
single copies of it have been brought into the country.
Radio programming and technical recordings
3 §/expires U: 2016-01-01/
The broadcasting radio programs to the public must ensure
that each application is recorded. This obligation also applies to
such radio programmes as referred to in Chapter 1. the second subparagraph of paragraph 7
freedom of the Press Act. With regard to transfers which are subject
of Chapter 1. section 9 of the freedom of expression and the corresponding
transfers as referred to in Chapter 1. the second subparagraph of paragraph 7
freedom of the Press Act, it is sufficient that the
documented the information at any time
is provided.
A recording under the first sentence of the first subparagraph shall be kept
for at least six months
1. from the consignment,
2. in respect of the supply referred to in Chapter 1. § 9
first subparagraph 1 and 2 freedom of expression, from the
information is no longer provided, or,
3. in respect of the supply referred to in Chapter 1. § 9
first subparagraph 3 freedom of expression, from playback.
The who in this country on behalf of someone else engages in
broadcasting over satellite or leasing
satellite capacity will also ensure that each program is played
collected and preserved. However, this does not apply if someone else will do
This is referred to in the first subparagraph.
The obligation referred to in the first subparagraph shall not apply to simultaneous and
unchanged retransmissions of radio programs by wire mesh.
Law (2010:1437).
3 section/entry into force: 01/01/2016
The broadcasting radio programs to the public, or
provides on-demand to ensure that each program
is recorded. This obligation also applies to those radio shows
referred to in Chapter 1. the second subparagraph of paragraph 7
freedom of the Press Act. With regard to transfers
covered by Chapter 1. section 9 of the freedom of expression and
the corresponding transfer as defined in Chapter 1. the second subparagraph of paragraph 7
freedom of the Press Act, it is, except in the case of
pay-per-view, enough that it documented the
information that is provided at all times.
A recording referred to in the first subparagraph, first sentence, the
kept for at least six months
1. from the consignment,
2. in respect of the supply referred to in Chapter 1. § 9
first subparagraph 1 and 2 freedom of expression, from the
that information is no longer provided, or
3. in respect of the supply referred to in Chapter 1. § 9
first subparagraph 3 freedom of expression, from
the playback.
The who in this country on behalf of someone else engages in
broadcasting over satellite or leasing
satellite capacity will also ensure that each program
recorded and preserved. However, this does not apply if any other
to do this in accordance with the first paragraph.
The obligation referred to in the first subparagraph shall not apply to simultaneous and
unchanged retransmissions of radio programs by wire mesh.
Law (2015:663).
section 4 of The who in this country shall designate the Publisher for a technical
the fixation is required to preserve a copy for a period of one year from
the fixation was made public. This obligation does
also such technical recordings referred to in Chapter 1. section 7 other
subparagraph, freedom of the Press Act. Act (1998:1442).
Obligation to provide copies and recordings
§ 5/expires U: 2016-01-01/
The Attorney General is entitled to free access
each writing, radio programs or technical recording which has
preserved in accordance with paragraphs 1 to 4 and get a free certified
printout of what has been uttered in a radio show.
The police authority shall, on request, provide the Attorney General with
to gain access to such documents. It has now been said
If the Chancellor of Justice also applies to public prosecutors, if
The Attorney General in accordance with Chapter 7. Article 1, first paragraph
freedom of expression has forwarded to the public prosecutor
to be a Prosecutor in freedom of speech cases. Law (2014:632).
§ 5/entry into force: 01/01/2016
The Attorney General is entitled to free access
each writing, radio programs, programs in pay-per-view or
technical recording which has been preserved in accordance with paragraphs 1 to 4 and that
free get a certified printout of what has
uttered in a radio show. The police authority shall, on request,
to assist the Attorney General with access to such
documents. What has been said about the Attorney General apply
even if the public prosecutor, the Attorney General pursuant to Chapter 7. 1 §
first subparagraph, freedom of expression has forwarded to the
a public prosecutor to be a Prosecutor in freedom of speech cases.
Law (2015:663).
section 6, any individual who considers that a yttrandefrihetsbrott has
committed against him in a radio show or that he has suffered
damage as a result of such an offence in the program have the right to
of the television broadcasting activity operates free take part
a recording of the program. The individual also has the right to
free of charge a copy of the recording or a certified
transcript of what was said in the program. What is said in
This subparagraph does not apply, if it is clear that he does not
concerned by the programme in such a way that he can be
plaintiff.
The obligation referred to in the first subparagraph, in the case of rest
such radio magazines listed in Chapter 3. section 7 of the owner to the
periodic publication that constitutes the main model.
The first subparagraph shall apply also to such technical
recordings that includes a designed for visually impaired version
a periodic publication that is published in this country (cassette newspapers).
In the case of the cassette newspapers referred to in Chapter 4. section 1 rests
the obligation to allow the individual to take part in a recording and
get a print of the owner of the periodic publication that constitutes
the main model. Act (1998:1442).
section 7 of the Broadcasting Act (2010:696) provides additional
provisions on the obligation to provide recordings of
radio show.
In the Act (1993:1392) where copies of documents are available
provisions on the obligation to submit writings and recordings
to the library. Law (2010:737).
section 8 Has been repealed by law (2002:911).
§ 9/expires U: 2016-01-01/
Anyone who intentionally or negligently violates what
provided for in paragraphs 1 to 6 shall be liable to a fine or imprisonment of up to one
year. Is the offence, he shall not be sentenced to responsibility.
The Attorney General's Prosecutor in case of liability for such offences
referred to in the first subparagraph.
§ 9/entry into force: 01/01/2016
Anyone who intentionally or negligently violates what
provided for in paragraphs 1 to 6 shall be liable to a fine or imprisonment
a maximum of one year. Is the deed call should not be condemned to
liability.
The Attorney General's Prosecutor in case of liability for such offences
referred to in the first subparagraph. Law (2015:663).
Chapter 6. If prosecution and enforcement
Consent to prosecution
section 1 of public prosecution for defamation crimes listed in Chapter 7. 4 §
1-10 or 5 § 3 freedom of the Press Act or equivalent
yttrandefrihetsbrott according to the freedom of expression,
be instituted only if the Government admits it.
Taking into custody
section 2 of the cases referred to in Chapter 10. section 11, second subparagraph
freedom of the Press Act and in corresponding cases under Chapter 7.
paragraph 3 of the freedom of expression, the executives of not less than
q grade take a printed pamphlet or a technical
sequestration in detention. Law (2002:911).
Chapter 7. If the law court in defamation case and freedom of speech case
section 1 of The district courts, which, with the support of 12. 1 §
freedom of the Press Act is jurisdiction in defamation case
shall examine the defamation case and freedom of targets in the case
where the place referred to in paragraph 2 or 3 are within the District Court's
judicial district. If that place is not within the jurisdiction of a
District Court is competent to address the defamation case, shall
proceedings are heard by the District Court in whose area of jurisdiction the County Administrative Board
in the county where it is located has its seat.
If there is a connection between a case about responsibility or individual
claims because of defamation offences or
yttrandefrihetsbrott and another such goals, objectives
up by one of the district courts as provided for in the first subparagraph is
the correct court. The same applies in the case of filing cases under 9
Cape. paragraph 5 of the freedom of the Press Act and Chapter 7. section 2 of the
freedom of expression. Law (2002:911).
section 2 of the crucial was a defamation case will be taken up is in
question about the periodicals the journal's place and in
other writings of the place where the person in accordance with Chapter 8.
freedom of the Press Act is responsible for the script has its
resident.
If a place cannot be determined pursuant to the first subparagraph,
the place where the script has been printed or otherwise multiplied
be decisive. Has the script been reproduced abroad, it shall
place be decisive where the who has let the issue heading for
the spread in this country has its habitual residence.
If either the first or second paragraph provides the leadership, the city
where copies of Scripture found to be crucial.
paragraph 3 of the crucial was a freedom of speech case to be taken up is the
place
1. where a radio show has been discontinued for the broadcast,
2. where transfers or stream as referred to in Chapter 1.
section 9 of the freedom of expression has been discontinued, or
3. where a technological uptake has been disclosed for the dissemination or
where the offence has been perpetrated. Law (2010:1437).
3 (a) repealed by law (1998:1442).
Provisions common to the target of sanctions against informants and
procurer
section 4 If someone by leaving or procure a job for
the publication has contributed to a defamation or
yttrandefrihetsbrott, him of responsibility for crime
referred to in Chapter 7. 3 § tryckfrihetsförordningen or Chapter 5. 3
§ freedom of expression is taken up by the District Court which is
law court in the case of defamation or
yttrandefrihetsbrottet. The District Court is the proper Court in
question about a defamation or yttrandefrihetsbrott is also
law court in the case of prosecution of offences referred to in Chapter 7. paragraph 3 of the
freedom of the Press Act or the second paragraph of Chapter 5. paragraph 3 of the other
subparagraph freedom of expression by which the responsible
for publication has acquired the task whose
the publication includes defamation or
yttrandefrihetsbrottet.
§ 5 If an action based on that one, otherwise than as
specified in section 4, has provided or acquired data or
notice of publication and thereby made himself
guilty of offences referred to in Chapter 7. paragraph 3 of the
freedom of the Press Act, or Chapter 5. paragraph 3 of the
freedom of expression, the objective shall be adjudicated by the District Court
who will take up the defamation case and freedom of objectives for the
place where the reporting agent is resident.
It is not known where the supplier or the acquirer has
domiciled or resident, he lacks, the goal
be reviewed by the District Court shall take up defamation case and
freedom of speech case for the place where he has left or
acquired task or where he has been arrested or otherwise
reside.
Handling of various destinations in the same trial
section 6, if the goals are connected with each other in the manner specified in
paragraph 1 or paragraph 4 of the present at the same time by a
District Court, the cases dealt with in court. Regards
unless serious reasons speak against it. Law (2002:911).
section 7 A prosecution in connection with another criminal charges to be
dealt with as defamation case or freedom of speech case may
be brought in the District Court shall take up the latter
the prosecution, if appropriate.
A common criminal cases may be dealt with in the same trial as a
defamation case or free speech case in which an action is brought about
responsibility, if because of the connection between the targets would create
serious inconvenience they were traded in separate trials.
If the main hearing in the trial is held before a jury, shall be
objectives other than defamation case and freedom of actions are pending
only by law.
7 (a) repealed by law (1998:1442).
§ 8 the Attorney General may by law require that multiple target shall
dealt with in the same trial, according to the second subparagraph of paragraph 7. The
accused in the of objectives which are not defamation case or
freedom of speech case shall have the opportunity to comment on the matter.
The petition must be examined subsequently by law. Decision of the Court may
appeal in particular. Have the right rejected the petition,
However, only the Attorney General bring an action against the decision.
Such a request referred to in the first subparagraph may be made even by
Public Prosecutor, if the Attorney General pursuant to Chapter 7. 1 §
first subparagraph, freedom of expression has forwarded its
freedom of information in the prosecution case. Have the right rejected
the complaint, the public prosecutor may also bring an action against the
the decision. Act (1998:1442).
§ 9 the Attorney General's Prosecutor in proceedings under other
subparagraph shall be dealt with in the same trial as a
defamation case or a freedom of speech case.
The Attorney General may, however, in the case referred to in the first subparagraph
submit their information to Prosecutor General Prosecutor, if
The Attorney General pursuant to Chapter 7. Article 1, first paragraph
freedom of expression has handed prosecutors the information in
the goal of freedom. Act (1998:1442).
Chapter 8. If preliminary treatment of defamation case and
ytttrandefrihetsmål
paragraph 1 of the Right may, even in the case of public prosecution, under the
preliminary hearing of a case to hear the parties and others as well as
decide to dismiss the case.
section 2 of the target of liability because of defamation or
yttrandefrihetsbrott the Court shall consider whether the accused is
responsible in accordance with Chapter 8. freedom of the Press Act, or Chapter 6.
freedom of expression. Furthermore, the right of the case
damages due to such crimes to investigate whether
claim under Chapter 11. freedom of the Press Act
or Chapter 8. freedom of expression can be directed against
the defendant.
If necessary, the Court shall issue a decision on the issues
referred to in the first subparagraph.
section 3 for the treatment of questions referred to in paragraph 2,
main hearing should be discontinued.
4 section at the main hearing for review of matters referred to in section 2 of the
or when the goal in any of the other cases is put out to
main hearing without the otherwise is prepared for such
hearing, the Court shall be composed of three judges-in-training. If the
decay occurs for any of them since the trial has
begun, however, the law attained by two scholars judge.
§ 5 in the case of specific actions against a decision, whereby the right
dismissed a plea by an accused that he is not responsible
in accordance with Chapter 8. freedom of the Press Act, or Chapter 6.
freedom of expression, to be applied as provided for in
the code of judicial procedure on the objection of inadmissibility.
section 6 During the preliminary hearing of a case, it shall
determined if the Panel shall participate in the examination.
The measures provided for in formation of the jury
press freedom and freedom of expression, the
taken at the meeting of the parties before the Court.
section 7 of the law when the case is ready to be put out time for
main hearing. The jury shall not participate, set the target out to
main hearing according to the rules in General. Sales actions
If the liability or confiscation proceedings shall be tested in accordance with
What applies to criminal cases. In other cases what is
prescribed for civil cases.
Chapter 9. If the main hearing before the jury
section 1 at the main hearing before the jury, the Court shall consist of three
judge-in-training. If there is decay for any of them
Since the main hearing has begun, however, the law is attained
with two scholars judge.
2 § The designated to serve on the jury, by
the Agency in writing of the Court is called to the main hearing. In
the notice shall specify the time within which notices of Cook
maturity should have reached the Court. The notice shall also contain a
disclosure of the liability for costs under other
subparagraph may be requested jury man if he fails without Cook
decay.
3 § If a jury to establish an alternate maturity, will cook
from the same group of men be called to jury duty.
The alternates are called in the order in which they were chosen out
to deputies.
Find the right to a jury has not proved Cook decay,
man shall be informed of the jury.
paragraph 4 does not appear at the main hearing, a jury from a
Deputy summoned, for suspension of the proceedings, thereby
be avoided.
Have the person who was not cooking the decay, he shall be required to
replace the State and parties the expenses that his negligence
caused if the hearing must be set. The Court may, however,
reduce compensation to a reasonable amount.
§ 5 When a full jury has been gathered before the Court, shall
the jury's members make the following declaration: "I NN promises and
declares on his/her honour that I after the best sanity
must answer the questions produced by the right and never
disclose whether the deliberations of the jury uttered what under or
how individual members vote. This would and will I
as an honest and sincere judge faithfully keep. "
section 6 of the jury at the trial, the men with the permission of the Court
submit questions to the parties, witnesses, experts or other.
The jury continued hearing shall consist of the same
members as before the break.
section 7 of the actions is based on a claim that a
defamation or yttrandefrihetsbrott has been committed shall
right, since the hearing before the jury had been completed, but
delay to the jury in writing to portray the question of crimes
under the rules that the Prosecutor or
the plaintiff has found applicable.
If an action based on a claim that several crimes have been perpetrated,
a separate question be brought to the jury for each violation.
If the target's nature otherwise raises several questions, the
be produced separately.
Before the questions to the jury finally be drawn up, the parties
who are present have an opportunity to comment on them.
10 Cape. If the deliberation and judgment, etc.
section 1 of the Panel shall immediately appoint a Chairman and consult in
one of the issues that the right has produced. If the
requested by a grand jury, jury deliberations shall be under
meet with the right to obtain information about what
provided by law. In the presence of the jury may not deliberate on
his answer or make a vote.
The jury shall answer the questions that the right has produced with Yes
or no. The jury must not be separated before all issues have
answered.
section 2 of the jury during its deliberations shall have access to the
notes, sound recordings and audiovisual recordings
established pursuant to Chapter 6. the code of judicial procedure and the
documents which have been raised during the main hearing.
The jury trial will be based on what has been presented at the
the main hearing before the jury.
The jury's answer shall be submitted to the Court in writing.
Act (2005:701).
paragraph 3 of the Judgment in defamation case and freedom of expression goals shall be communicated to the
on the same day that the jury's answers have been provided to the right or to the
the Court's first working day thereafter. If the notice of judgment
decision making or drafting is essential,
the right to decide that the decision shall be communicated at a later
opportunity. If not exceptionally obstacles must, however, meet the judgment
be drawn up in writing and communicated, within a week in criminal cases when the
the accused are arrested and otherwise within two weeks after the
that the jury has delivered its response. The judgment shall, however, always be
drafted in writing and notified within three weeks after the
the jury delivered its response.
The jury does not have to be present when judgment is delivered.
When the case settled, the Parties shall be informed as soon as possible
in writing about the outcome of the case. Act (1994:132).
paragraph 4 of the Law may decide that each party should be responsible for their
costs if an injured party, the action was dismissed but
He or she had particular cause in bringing proceedings and
It also is grounds for such distribution. This
applies, however, only if the question of crimes have been tried by a
jury. Law (2014:223).
11 kap. Other provisions
section 1 of the Regulations on compensation for jury men announced by
the Government.
§ 2 in case of damages due to violations shall
the trial bar rules for cases where conciliation is not
permissible effect in terms of injunction on the parties to
appear and if the effect of the party's non-appearance.
section 3 of the terms of the trial in the defamation case and
freedom of speech case, the code of judicial procedure to be applied in so far as
subject to the freedom of the Press Act,
freedom of expression or the provisions of this law.
4 § in the defamation case and freedom of speech case, the Court of appeal
consist of four judge-in-training.
1998:1442
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 January 1999.
2. Also in the area of technical recordings, which are not covered by
previous version and have been communicated to spread before the
the new regulations come into force shall be applied. The new
However, the regulations do not apply in the action as
have been instituted before the entry into force.
3. the older regulations shall apply to sound recordings
that has been left out of the spread before the entry into force.
2002:911
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 January 2003.
2. The obligation to notify the business's name provided for
in Chapter 3. section 18 shall, for such activities when this
law comes into force, be fulfilled by 1 april 2003.
3. The new provision in Chapter 5. section 3(1) third
the sentence about the time of the recording of such
the provision referred to in Chapter 1. § 9
freedom of expression applies only to information that
still exist in the database at the time of entry into force.
4. The repealed provision in Chapter 5. section 8 is still valid
of technical recordings that spread to the public before
the entry into force.
2016:207
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 september 2016.
2. Older provisions still apply to cases decided by the Court of patent appeals before the entry into force.