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                            EDITORIAL
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                  The Responsible Publisher
                   by The Publisher (2:2/2)

Many readers are confusing the publisher with the editor, and that is
totally understandable because in the English speaking World, the two
words actually are used interchangeably.

   But since this publication is based in Sweden, it must follow
Swedish law, and we have strict laws about it and a constitution that
limits what laws our lawmakers are allowed to pass. You also can see
why freedom of expression is so important here.

   Here's how it works. This also gives you information about what
you can do if you find what you think may be a violation of the law,
even if in your own country:


   A responsible publisher (sometimes just called a publisher) is in
Swedish legislation a person who, according to the Freedom of
Expression Ordinance and/or the Freedom of Expression Basic Law, is
responsible for media publications.

   Designating a responsible publisher is one method of achieving
constitutional protection for readers as well as writers.

   Disputes about the responsible publisher are handled by the
Swedish Press, Radio and Television Authority (MPRT).

   A responsible publisher must be eighteen years of age and must be
resident in Sweden but does not have to be a Swedish citizen.


   Now you know...


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