Legislation and Justice
Similar legislation and interpretations of the law will play an important role in achieving the prime ministers’ objective of becoming the world's most integrated region. Nordic co-operation in the justice sector promotes shared basic principles for legislation that are in accordance with shared Nordic values.
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Women more active in violent extremist circles than first assumed
Fifteen percent of members in violent extremist circles are women. This is far more than researchers had previously assumed. Women also play active roles in criminal acts. These are the findings of a new report funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers conducted by the Swedish Institute...
Debate on Faroese abortion legislation
At its meeting this week, the Nordic Council Committee for Welfare in the Nordic Region discussed abortion legislation and gender equality in the Faroe Islands. The committee has decided to discuss the matter again at a forthcoming meeting and will invite experts in the field as well as...
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Nordic co-operation on justice issues
Within the justice sector, the Nordic ministers for justice work together on shared challenges to Nordic integration, social sustainability, and freedom of movement in the Nordic Region. These challenges include cross-border crime, barriers to freedom of movement within the Nordic Regio...