Denmark Democracy was introduced in 1849
Danish democracy is based on the Danish constitution of 1849. The constitution has been amended throughout the years, in 1915, for example, when women were granted the right to vote. The current constitution dates from 1953, but many of its principles remain unchanged from the original.
Constitutional rights
The Danish constitution contains the fundamental rules relating to how the state is to be governed and ensures the country's citizens a number of basic rights and liberties. The Danish constitution guarantees the right of private ownership, the freedom to practise all religions, the right to form associations, the right to demonstrate, and freedom of expression whether it be in written, oral, or any other form.
In Denmark, freedom of speech means a person is free to publish what they feel and think. With due regard, however, to the courts and legislation in general. You can be prosecuted for offending a person's honour or for addressing others in a threatening or degrading manner, for example, on account of their beliefs or ethnic origin.
Picture of HM Queen Margrethe II
