Instrument of Government (1974:152)
- Court / authority
- Riksdag
- Country / jurisdiction
- Sweden
- Date
- 1974
- Case / document number
- SFS 1974:152
- Document type
- Swedish legislation
- Legal area
- Constitutional law
- Relevant provisions
- 2 kap. 1 §; 2 kap. 2 §; 2 kap. 12 §; 2 kap. 19 §; 1 kap. 9 §
Summary
Chapter 2 protects freedom of religion and prohibits coercion to disclose or conform to a conviction. Chapter 1, Section 9 requires objectivity and impartiality in public administration.
Legal significance
Chapter 2, Section 19 prohibits legislation conflicting with the ECHR.
Relevance to the right to vegan food
The constitutional anchor for conviction-based claims against Swedish public bodies.
Current legal status
In force.
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