An Outline of the New Norwegian Criminal Code

Authors

  • Jørn Jacobsen University of Bergen
  • Vilde Hallgren Sandvik University of Bergen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15845/bjclcj.v3i2.910

Abstract

This article gives an overview of the new criminal code, its background and content. It maps out the code’s background, the legislative process and central ideas. Furthermore, the article gives an outline of the general criteria for criminal responsibility according to the code, the offences and forms of punishment and other reactions. The article emphasises the most important changes from the previous code of 1902. To some degree, strengths and weaknesses of the new code are addressed.

Author Biographies

Jørn Jacobsen, University of Bergen

Jørn Jacobsen is professor of law at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen.

Vilde Hallgren Sandvik, University of Bergen

Vilde Hallgren Sandvik is research assistant at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen. 

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Published

2015-12-27

How to Cite

Jacobsen, J., & Hallgren Sandvik, V. (2015). An Outline of the New Norwegian Criminal Code. Bergen Journal of Criminal Law & Criminal Justice, 3(2), 162–183. https://doi.org/10.15845/bjclcj.v3i2.910

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Articles

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Copyright (c) 2015 Jørn Jacobsen, Vilde Hallgren Sandvik

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