Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Latest from Ministry of Justice and Public Security

1. Public consultation14 Oct 2026

   Norway proposes extending temporary collective protection from five to seven years, with permanent residence after two years

   • The Ministry of Justice and Public Security wants to change section 34 of the Immigration Act. Temporary protection for refugees arriving in large groups could last up to seven years instead of five. Permits are still given one year at a time.
   • The first Ukrainians who received protection in March 2022 could stay on the same basis, initially until March 2028.
   MigrationRefugeesUkraine
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2. Circular12 Oct 2026

   Ministry instructs: lawyers may attend compulsory presentations to home-country authorities as observers, at the foreign national's own expense

   • The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has sent circular GI-06/2026 (12 October 2026) to the National Police Directorate, copied to UDI and UNE. It says how police should act until new rules are made.
   • Many people who must leave Norway have no travel documents and will not say who they are. Police then often have them meet their home country's authorities, in person or by video. About half of cases are solved this way, based on uncertain counts.
   CourtsLegislationMigration
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3. News article9 Oct 2026

   Government proposes raising the cap on residence permits under collective protection from five to seven years

   • The Ministry of Justice will soon send out a proposal to let Ukrainians stay in Norway under temporary protection for up to seven years instead of five. Parliament must approve the change.
   • The first Ukrainians arrived in spring 2022 and will soon have been here five years. Under current law their permits cannot be renewed any further.
   LegislationRefugeesUkraine
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4. Press release9 Oct 2026

   Police get a national centre of excellence against illegal drone flying

   • State Secretary Joakim Øren opened a new police centre against illegal drone flying on 8 October 2026. It will help society prevent and deal with illegal drones.
   • The centre will share knowledge, build skills and let the police work with expert groups.
   AviationNational securityPolice
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5. Law8 Oct 2026

   Comprehensive reform of Norway's drug policy with health priority, new criminal regulation, and strengthened prevention and treatment services

   • Norway has created a new drug policy focusing on helping dependent users with small drug amounts and continuing punishments for others.
   • A new law will fine or imprison for personal use and possession of small drug amounts but lets addicted persons avoid harsh punishments.
   Children and youthDrugsMental health
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6. News article7 Oct 2026

   National conference on radicalisation and extremism, 19 November in Stavanger, focuses on digital threats 15 years after 22 July

   • The Police Directorate holds a national conference on Thursday 19 November 2026 at Tou Scene in Stavanger. The Ministry of Justice requested it. You can register now.
   • The topic is how to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism (people becoming extreme and using violence) in a digital age, 15 years after 22 July. The question is whether current measures fit today's threats.
   Children and youthMunicipalitiesNational security
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7. Press release7 Oct 2026

   Government proposes NOK 246 million to build the new Oslo prison at Grønland

   • In the 2027 state budget, the government proposes NOK 246 million to start building a new Oslo prison at Grønland. It will add prison places in eastern Norway and replace the old prison.
   • The new prison will have 144 places and is planned to open in 2031.
   LegislationPrison
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8. Press release7 Oct 2026

   Government proposes NOK 5.7 billion to digitalise the police, with NOK 500 million in 2027

   • In the 2027 state budget, the government proposes giving the police NOK 500 million next year. Parliament is also asked to approve a NOK 5.7 billion investment so the first stage of a big digitalisation can begin.
   • Justice Minister Astri Aas-Hansen says this is the biggest investment in the police ever. The police themselves say it is their top priority.
   Artificial intelligenceDigitalisationPolice
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9. Press release7 Oct 2026

   Government proposes scrapping minimum staffing in courts to fund digitalisation

   • In the 2027 state budget, the government wants to remove the rule requiring a minimum number of staff in district courts and land consolidation courts.
   • The money this frees up will go to digital tools in the courts. These should make it easier to handle your own civil case without a lawyer.
   CourtsDigitalisationPublic administration
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10. Press release7 Oct 2026

    Government proposes NOK 85 million in 2027 to shield emergency network users from higher costs

    • The government proposes setting aside NOK 85 million in the 2027 state budget. This money would stop municipalities and volunteer groups from paying more to use the emergency network while the country waits for a new one.
    • The old network is nearly worn out, and it costs more to run and maintain. The government does not want municipalities and volunteers to pay for this.
    Digital infrastructurePreparednessVoluntary work
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