Förordning

Förordning is a Swedish term that translates to "ordinance" or "decree" in English. It refers to a type of regulation issued by the government or a specific authority. In the Swedish legal system, a förordning is a subordinate piece of legislation, meaning it is issued based on the authority granted by a higher law, such as an act of parliament (lag). Förordningar are used to provide detailed rules and practical implementation of laws passed by the Riksdag, Sweden's national legislature.

These regulations are typically issued by the government or by government agencies entrusted with specific regulatory powers. They can cover a wide range of areas, from environmental protection and public health to economic matters and administrative procedures. The purpose of a förordning is to clarify and operationalize the broader principles laid out in acts of parliament, making them enforceable and applicable in practice.

The process of creating a förordning often involves consultation with relevant stakeholders and expert bodies. Once issued, förordningar have the force of law and are binding on individuals, businesses, and public authorities. They are published in the official statute book, Svensk författningssamling (SFS), making them publicly accessible. Amendments or repeals of förordningar follow a similar process.