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Swedish watchdog clears SVT documentary after 2,400 complaints

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Swedish watchdog clears SVT documentary after 2,400 complaints
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  • SVT documentary 'Hatet' cleared by Swedish Broadcasting Commission
  • Over 2,400 complaints filed alleging bias and inaccuracy
  • Commission ruled critical angle complies with impartiality requirements

The Swedish Broadcasting Commission ruled that the programs did not violate impartiality or objectivity requirements, according to multiple reports. The commission stated that the critical angle of the series' examination of one of Sweden's largest influencers complies with the requirement of impartiality. The exact number of complaints and specific criticisms have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear how Lundell or other parties reacted to the decision.

The commission assesses that the critical angle of the program series' examination of one of Sweden's largest influencers complies with the requirement of impartiality.

Swedish Broadcasting Commission, Regulatory body
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Norrköpings TidningarÖstgöta CorrespondentenSVT KulturSveriges Radio NyheterSydsvenskan
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