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Which country first adopted a legally protected freedom of the press?

Sweden.

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Why: Sweden passed a Freedom of the Press Act in 1766.

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Answer: Sweden. Sweden passed a Freedom of the Press Act in 1766.

  1. Freedom of the press en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_the_press
    Sweden was the first country in the world to adopt a legally protected freedom of the press
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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