Sweden's Freedom of Religion Act is primarily governed by the Instrument of Government (RF), which is part of the Swedish Constitution. It contains provisions on freedom of religion and other fundamental rights and freedoms:
The Instrument of Government (1974:152) - Chapter 2, Fundamental rights and freedoms
Article 1
"Every citizen is guaranteed in relation to the public
freedom of expression: freedom to communicate information and to express thoughts, opinions and feelings in speech, writing or pictures or by other means
'freedom of information' means the freedom to seek and receive information and to take cognisance of the opinions of others
freedom of assembly: the freedom to organise and attend meetings for the purpose of education, expression of opinion or other similar purposes, or for the practice of religion
'freedom of demonstration' means the freedom to organise and take part in demonstrations in public places
'Freedom of association' means the freedom to associate with others for public or private purposes
'Freedom of religion' means the freedom, either alone or in community with others, to manifest one's religion."
Article 2
"Every citizen shall be protected against compulsion to manifest his political, religious, cultural or other opinions in public. He shall likewise be protected against compulsion to take part in meetings for the expression of opinions or other expressions of opinion or to belong to religious communities or to other associations for the common exercise of such opinions."
Law (1951:680) on freedom of religion
This law, also known as the Freedom of Religion Act, specifically states that everyone has the right to freely practise their religion and that no one may be forced to participate in religious activities or profess a particular faith.
The Freedom of Religion Act and the Instrument of Government together ensure that individuals in Sweden have the right to freely practise their religion without interference from the state and that they are protected from coercion in religious matters.