Severe forms of terror can be punished with up to 30 years in prison when the government implements the coming changes to the current criminal law.
The new law includes measures that are aimed at making Norway a safer country.
Taking part in terror training, or to be an active member in an organization related to terrorism, will be considered a criminal offense. There will be increased criminal liability for people who carry or are in the possession of arms and explosives, as well as for organized crime.
The government plans to increase the maximum sentence for acts of terrorism to 30 years, and to make it easier to deport persons who pose a threat to national security. There will also be active measures to help protect sources and informants.
Minister of Justice Grete Faremo presented the law amendments against terrorism on Tuesday afternoon. Several of the changes have already been announced, and already in 2005 the government decided to implement a new criminal law that opens up for 30 years in prison for acts of terrorism.
However, due to IT problems, the police have not yet been able to implement the total of close to 300-400 law amendments. The new criminal law was estimated to be complete and effective in 2021, but the government has now decided that they do not have time to wait.
In a press release, the government suggests implementing the 30-year sentence for severe criminal acts of terrorism. Faremo also made it clear Tuesday that the government will make it a criminal offense to keep and store the ingredients needed to make explosives.
(NRK)
