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by aboutruby 2683 days ago
The government can't fine itself I guess, so it would have to be the EU that fines sweden? Or some kind of class action from swedes?
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maeln 2683 days ago
Government is not the justice system. It is one of the basis of Democracy: separation of power. You can absolutely take your government to court (at least in democratic country).

Class action doesn't exist in all country though. Each person that want to sue the government might have to do it in his own name.

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styren 2683 days ago
Why not fine the company, Medicall, responsible for taking the calls? Or Voice Integrate Nordic, who supplied the callcenter-system, depending on who is at fault.
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makkesk8 2683 days ago
A class action is not likely. Most Swedes will probably see this as a minor setback and just move on.
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bjoli 2683 days ago
My whole family (not affected, btw) is livid. I didn't even bring it to their attention.

I am going to say the exact opposite: this will be one of the most widely publicised health care scandals since forever.

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makkesk8 2670 days ago
I agree, it will definitely be the largest health care scandal in Sweden's history, but it will most likely not end up with a class action lawsuit.
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