Sveriges Television (SVT), the Swedish public service television company. The company officially started on 4th September 1956. The corporate structure is a limited company owned by a foundation. It is financed by a compulsory licence fee for possession of a TV-set. SVT programming is subject to the provisions of the Radio Act, to terms set out in the charter between SVT and the state as well as internal programming guidelines. The charter guarantees SVT´s independency of all pressure groups, political, commercial or otherwise. One of the most important points is "to scrutinize authorities, organizations and private firms which exert influence over policy affecting the public, and cover the activities of these and other bodies".
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