Denmark · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Denmark, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Grundloven
- The constitutional act of 1953.
- EU law
- Directly applicable, subject to Denmark’s justice and home-affairs opt-out.
- Statutes (love)
- Enacted by the Folketing.
- Case law
- Persuasive and, from the Supreme Court, strongly guiding.
The legislative process
Bills pass three readings in the Folketing and receive royal assent. A minority of members can require certain bills to be put to a referendum.
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