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Enligt riksdagens beslut föreskrivs följande

English translation: According to a decision by Swedish Parliament, the following is ordered

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Swedish term or phrase:Enligt riksdagens beslut föreskrivs följande
English translation:According to a decision by Swedish Parliament, the following is ordered
Entered by: Cristian Iscrulescu

21:07 Dec 26, 2012
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general) / Introductory formula
Swedish term or phrase: Enligt riksdagens beslut föreskrivs följande
This introductory formula is used at the beginning of the Value-Added Tax Act (Mervärdesskattelag (1994:200)):

Mervärdesskattelag (1994:200)
den 30 mars 1994
Enligt riksdagens beslut föreskrivs följande.

followed by the text of the act.

Is there an established translation for this formula?

Thank you.
Cristian Iscrulescu
United States
Local time: 15:28
According to a decision by Swedish Parliament, the following is ordered
Explanation:
Pretty straightforward. Depending on context, you can delete "Swedish" or not translate "Riksdagen" at all.
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Nils Andersson
United States
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2According to a decision by Swedish Parliament, the following is ordered
Nils Andersson
3 +1In accordance with the decision of Parliament, the following is enacted:
Hans Wang
4In accordance with a resolution of Parliament, the following is prescribed
Cynthia Coan
4Swedish Parliament's decision prescribes the following:
Helen Johnson


  

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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
According to a decision by Swedish Parliament, the following is ordered


Explanation:
Pretty straightforward. Depending on context, you can delete "Swedish" or not translate "Riksdagen" at all.

Nils Andersson
United States
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Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 23
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Thank you.

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agree  Adrian MM. (X)
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agree  Sven Petersson
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
In accordance with the decision of Parliament, the following is enacted:


Explanation:
Seems to be standard wording used for several EU countries, not just Sweden.

Hans Wang
Local time: 17:28
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in NorwegianNorwegian

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agree  SafeTex
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16 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
In accordance with a resolution of Parliament, the following is prescribed


Explanation:
The term "resolution" seems like better wording than "decision" in this context. Note below site in which this term has been used.

Example sentence(s):
  • "... The rate of tax may be amended by the Minister by Order ... subject to affirmative resolution of Parliament."

    Reference: http://web.stlucia.gov.lc/docs/Policy%20Documents/VAT%20BILL...
Cynthia Coan
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Local time: 15:28
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1 day 14 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Swedish Parliament's decision prescribes the following:


Explanation:
That's how I'd write it. Turning the word order around here makes no difference to any textual nuances or importance of priorities which are discussed by some people with regard to word order in legal texts.

Helen Johnson
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:28
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PRO pts in category: 27
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