Norway · Overview
The legal system of Norway
A Nordic civil-law system built on one of the world’s oldest surviving constitutions. Norway is not an EU member but adopts most single-market law through the EEA Agreement.
Legal tradition
Norway belongs to the civil law (nordic) tradition. A Nordic civil-law system built on one of the world’s oldest surviving constitutions. Norway is not an EU member but adopts most single-market law through the EEA Agreement.
How power is divided
Parliamentary government in which the Council of State answers to the Storting, with an independent judiciary headed by the Supreme Court.
Where law comes from
- Grunnloven
- The 1814 constitution as amended.
- EEA law
- Single-market rules incorporated via the EEA Agreement.
- Acts of the Storting
- Primary legislation.
- Regulations (forskrifter)
- Delegated legislation under statute.
The legal profession
The advokat title requires a law degree and practical experience; a separate licence is needed to appear before the Supreme Court.
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