Freedom of the Press Act

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The Freedom of the Press Act is a law that guarantees and regulates the freedom of the press .

  • In Sweden it has existed since 1810 Sweden (see Tryckfrihetsförordningen )
  • It was first issued in France on July 29, 1881
  • In Germany in 1999 a draft law entitled "Law to ensure freedom of the press" was introduced to the Bundestag. For the history of legislation in press law see freedom of the press .