What is not forbidden in Sweden, is obligatory.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This remark suggests that in Sweden, the lack of prohibition implies an obligation to act.
- In plain terms
- In Sweden, anything not forbidden is mandatory.
- What can you take from it?
- Regulation can invert freedom into obligation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does regulation become obligation?
- How much freedom should remain?
Another view
It exaggerates the legal reality of Swedish law.
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