Police Act of Norway

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The Police Act of Norway is the primary legislation that defines the organization, duties, powers, and oversight of the Norwegian police.

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Norwegian Police Act 1

Statements (48)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Norwegian statute
police legislation
appliesIn Norwegian territorial waters NERFINISHED
mainland Norway
appliesTo Norwegian Police Service NERFINISHED
bindingOn Norwegian Police Directorate NERFINISHED
all police officers in Norway
country Norway
defines duties of the Norwegian police
organization of the Norwegian police
oversight of the Norwegian police
powers of the Norwegian police
establishes framework for police cooperation with municipalities
framework for police cooperation with other state agencies
general principles for police use of force
legal framework for Norwegian police activities
rules on necessity in police actions
rules on police assistance in emergencies
rules on police identification and authority
rules on police orders to the public
rules on proportionality in police actions
formsBasisFor police regulations and internal instructions in Norway
governs police responsibility for investigating criminal acts
police responsibility for maintaining public order
police responsibility for preventing criminal acts
police responsibility for providing assistance and rescue
relationship between police and the public in Norway
hasPurpose to clarify the mandate and responsibilities of the police authorities
to ensure that the police carry out their tasks in a lawful and appropriate manner
to safeguard citizens’ legal protections in encounters with the police
jurisdiction Kingdom of Norway NERFINISHED
language Norwegian
legalArea administrative law
criminal procedure framework
public law
oversightMechanism external control of police by designated oversight bodies
ministerial responsibility for the police
regulates crime prevention by police
police assistance to other public bodies
police assistance to the public
police cooperation with other authorities
police methods and interventions
public order maintenance
use of police authority in Norway
relatedTo Criminal Procedure Act of Norway NERFINISHED
Norwegian Constitution NERFINISHED
Police Instructions of Norway NERFINISHED
subjectOf Norwegian legal commentary

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Norwegian Police Service legalBasis Police Act of Norway
Norwegian Police Security Service legalBasis Police Act of Norway
this entity surface form: Norwegian Police Act