Henrik Stefan Järrel (born 9 November 1948 in

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) is a former

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of the

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(as a Moderate), a

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and media consultant. He is the son of the actors Ingrid Backlin and Stig Järrel. Järrel has been a member of the Riksdag 1991–1994, and then again 1995–2006, as a

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of the Moderate Party.Parliament of Sweden: Henrik S Järrel
/ref> He is as of June 2006 in the committee of the Constitution. Järrel is a devout supporter of the Swedish

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and founded a

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network in the Riksdag.

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1948 births Living people Politicians from Stockholm Members of the Riksdag from the Moderate Party Members of the Riksdag 2002–2006 {{Sweden-Moderate-politician-stub