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MELLBY GÅRD IN SOCIETY – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND LEGAL SECURITY

A safe and
fair society

Promoting societal development requires knowledge and involvement in several
societal issues. At Mellby Gård we want to help create a better functioning society by
sharing our knowledge and contributing to organizations that stand up for the rights of

every individual.

CENTER FOR JUSTICE FIGHTS
FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Center for Justice (Centrum för rättvisa) is an independent The organization does not charge the people it helps. It is entirely
non-profit whose mission is to protect the fundamental funded by donations and contributions from individuals.
rights and freedoms of the individual in relation to the
state and municipality. Its activities consist of providing free legal “It’s difficult for individuals to stand up for their rights and, in
representation to individuals in fundamentally important legal practice, you need a big wallet to even stand a chance against
proceedings against the state and municipalities. This applies in the authorities,” says Fredrik Bergman, Director of the Center for
particular to legal cases that would otherwise not be heard because Justice. “Thanks to Mellby Gård and others who support us, we
the individual affected lacks knowledge of their rights or the financial can help individuals gain access to justice and hold the state and
resources to enforce them. Through its work, Center for Justice levels municipalities accountable in legal cases that will set precedents and
the playing field in relation to powerful opponents. strengthen the rule of law in Sweden.”

The cases aim to provide individuals with access to justice and Fredrik Bergman,
redress, but also to achieve landmark judgments that strengthen the Director, Center for Justice
legal system’s protection of individuals’ rights and freedoms against
abuses of power by the authorities.

Center for Justice has won most of the cases it has taken on. Several
of the cases have led to important legislative changes that have
strengthened legal security in Sweden. In addition to pursuing legal
cases, Center for Justice organizes training for law students to help
ensure a strong culture of the rule of law in Sweden in the long term.

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