As an American, I consider Wallin's conviction baffling and outrageous. But I find the explanation of the rationale behind Sweden's defamation law interesting:
To be an outcast in such a society has different and potentially more extreme consequences than in the United States, and the strict legislation around defamation reflects the importance of protecting each citizen’s right to remain a part of the collective.
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[ 5.2 ms ] story [ 15.0 ms ] threadTo be an outcast in such a society has different and potentially more extreme consequences than in the United States, and the strict legislation around defamation reflects the importance of protecting each citizen’s right to remain a part of the collective.