BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Government of Sweden adopted the action plan on defending free speech in the context of a more systematic effort to safeguard and thereby strenghten the democratic discourse against threats and hatred. The action plan is specifically intended to safeguard politically elected representatives, journalists and artists as they are particularly exposed to violence and attacks due to the functions they have in society. A focus is put on preventive work through raising awareness and targeted measures that can reduce the exposure to threats and hatred. The action plan also outlines initiatives by the judicial system to strenghten the work against offences that threaten the fundamental rights and freedoms.
AUTHOR: Ministry of Culture
