Differences Between Rules and Laws in the Swedish Legal System

1. What They Are

   • Rules: These are guidelines created by groups or communities to keep things orderly.
   • Laws: These are official regulations made by the Riksdag, which is the Swedish Parliament. They have legal effects if broken.

2. How They Are Enforced

   • Rules: Usually enforced within the organization that made them.
   • Laws: Enforced by public authorities like the police and the courts.

3. What Happens if You Break Them

   • Rules: Breaking a rule might lead to consequences like getting expelled from a group.
   • Laws: If you break a law, you could face penalties like fines or even jail time.

4. Fun Fact

   • Each year, Sweden creates over 1,000 new laws to match the needs and values of its people.