The Norwegian government has unveiled its long-awaited proposal for a new law to seize more criminal assets. Justice Minister Astri Aas-Hansen says the 'independent confiscation' rules aim to strangle criminal finances and prevent them from funding new crime. The proposal, which follows a consultation last year, lowers the legal threshold for confiscation from 'beyond reasonable doubt' to 'more likely than not' that assets stem from crime. It also allows seizure from unspecified criminal activity, not just proven specific acts. The government plans to present procedural rules in spring 2025, with the new regime taking effect in summer 2026. This move is part of a broader crackdown on organized crime, paired with significant new funding for police and prosecutors in the 2025 state budget.
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6 December 2025 at 03:14
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SocietyNorway Proposes Major Law to Seize More Criminal Assets
Norway's government has proposed a new 'independent confiscation' law to seize criminal assets more easily. The rules lower the evidence threshold and target profits from unspecified crimes. The law is set to take effect in summer 2026.