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      24. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Law and Order

      Law and order

      Law and order Ministry of Justice Icelandic law is primarily comprised of statutes adopted by Althingi, the Icelandic parliament, but also includes orders issued by the executive branch of the state, mainly in the form of regulations. All laws and orders of the executive authority are to be published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Icel. Stjórnartíðindi)

      12. Mar 2026Foreign Affairs, Law and Order, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Iceland intervenes in South Africa case at the International Court of Justice

      As a Contracting Party to the Genocide Convention, Iceland intervenes under Article 63 of the Statute of the Court.

      09. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Law and Order

      The judicial system in Iceland

      The judicial system in Iceland Ministry of Justice A new court level was introduced in Iceland on 1 January 2018, replacing the former two tiers with a three-tier system. The new court is called the Court of Appeal (Icel. Landsréttur) and is a court of second instance, situated between the District Court and the Supreme Court

      03. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Líf og heilsa

      Legal aid in Iceland - basic information

      Legal aid in Iceland - basic information Ministry of Justice Legal aid is provided for all individuals involved in judicial proceedings in Iceland. Foreign nationals who are involved in judicial proceedings in Iceland may therefore be eligible for legal aid, as legal aid is granted regardless of nationality. Article 126 of the Act on Civil Procedure nr

      18. Feb 2026Reports, Ministry of Justice, Public Safety and Security, Law and Order

      Safer Iceland - Policy and Actions against Organised Crime

      18 February 2026 / Ministry of Justice Safer Iceland - Policy and Actions against Organised Crime Policy and action against organised crime. This policy discusses the priorities and actions the government considers necessary to combat organised crime in Iceland. The policy is intended to set out a clear vision for the future and ensure that the authorities have the tools necessary to combat organised crime

      22. Dec 2022Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Law and Order, Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education

      EUIPO’s Grand Board rules in favour of Iceland

      The European Union Intellectual Property Office’s Grand Board of Appeal has rejected all of the requests of the British retail chain Iceland Foods Ltd regarding the use of the word mark Iceland. The company can no longer stop Icelandic enterprises from identifying themselves with their country of origin when marketing their goods and services in the EEA area.

      19. Jan 2018Acts of Parliament, Law and Order, Legislation, Prime Ministers Office

      Constitution of the Republic of Iceland

      19 January 2018 / Prime Ministers Office Constitution of the Republic of Iceland Constitution of the Republic of Iceland (No. 33, 17 June 1944, as amended 30 May 1984, 31 May 1991, 28 June 1995 and 24 June 1999) Constitution of the Republic of Iceland I. Article 1 Iceland is a Republic with a parliamentary government

      15. Jan 2018Legislation, Law and Order, Ministry of Justice, Regulations, Acts of Parliament

      Regulation on the legal status of arrested persons, interviews by the police etc., No. 651/2009

      15 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Regulation on the legal status of arrested persons, interviews by the police etc. , No. 651/2009 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic

      15. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Acts of Parliament

      Act on Collection of Evidence Relating to Alleged Violations of Intellectual Property Rights, No. 53/2006

      15 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Act on Collection of Evidence Relating to Alleged Violations of Intellectual Property Rights, No. 53/2006 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Please note as well that amendments may have been made since the translations were prepared

      15. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Acts of Parliament

      Act on Bankruptcy etc.

      15 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Act on Bankruptcy etc. 1991, No. 21, 26 March Entered into force 1 July 1992

      15. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Acts of Parliament

      Code of Civil Procedure No. 91, 31 December 1991

      15 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Code of Civil Procedure No. 91, 31 December 1991 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Please note as well that amendments may have been made since the translations were prepared

      12. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Public Safety and Security, Regulations, Acts of Parliament

      Regulation on management of personal information by the police, No. 322 9 April 2001 with amendment no. 926/2004

      12 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Regulation on management of personal information by the police, No. 322 9 April 2001 with amendment no. 926/2004 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic

      12. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Public Safety and Security, Acts of Parliament

      Police Act, No. 90/1996

      12 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Police Act, No. 90/1996 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Please note as well that amendments may have been made since the translations were prepared

      12. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Regulations, Acts of Parliament

      Regulations No. 1192/2005 respecting Lawyers´ Trusteeship Accounts et al.

      12 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Regulations No. 1192/2005 respecting Lawyers´ Trusteeship Accounts et al. TRANSLATED FROM THE ICELANDIC In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic

      12. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Regulations, Acts of Parliament

      Regulations No. 200/1999 respecting Lawyers´ Professional Indemnity

      12 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Regulations No. 200/1999 respecting Lawyers´ Professional Indemnity In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Please note as well that amendments may have been made since the translations were prepared

      08. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Acts of Parliament

      Extradition of Criminals and Other Assistance in Criminal Proceedings

      08 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Extradition of Criminals and Other Assistance in Criminal Proceedings ActNo. 13, 17th April 1984 Legislative history. Legislative bill

      08. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Acts of Parliament

      Narcotics Act, No. 65/1974

      08 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Narcotics Act, No. 65/1974 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Please note as well that amendments may have been made since the translations were prepared

      08. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Acts of Parliament

      General Penal Code, Nr. 19/1940

      08 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice General Penal Code, Nr. 19/1940 In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Please note as well that amendments may have been made since the translations were prepared

      08. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Acts of Parliament

      Act on Professional Lawyers

      08 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Act on Professional Lawyers No. 77/1999 1998, No. 77, 15 June Entered into effect 1 January 1999

      08. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Law and Order, Acts of Parliament

      Act on the Judiciary

      08 January 2018 / Ministry of Justice Act on the Judiciary No. 15, 25 March 1998 Entered into force on 1 July 1998, with the exception of Article 34. Amended by Act No

      29. Oct 2009Reports, Law and Order, Ministry of Justice

      Report of the Permanent Committe on Procedural Law on amendments to the Insolvency Regime in relation to the assessment programme with the IMF

      29 October 2009 / Ministry of Justice Report of the Permanent Committe on Procedural Law on amendments to the Insolvency Regime in relation to the assessment programme with the IMF Report of the Permanent Committe on Procedural Law on amendments to the Insolvency Regime in relation to the assessment programme with the IMF (pdf) Icelandic: Skýrsla réttarfarsnefndar um breytingu á gjaldþrotaskiptalögum í tengslum við áætlun AGS (pdf) Tags Law and Order Ministry of Justice Go back

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