Sweden · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Sweden, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Fundamental Laws
- The four Grundlagar.
- EU law
- Directly applicable and, in its field, paramount.
- Acts of the Riksdag
- Primary legislation.
- Ordinances
- Issued by the government under statutory delegation.
The legislative process
Government bills are prepared through the distinctive committee-of-inquiry and referral (remiss) process, examined by Riksdag committees and the Council on Legislation, and adopted by the Riksdag.
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