Norway Proposes Espionage Offenses
Norway’s government proposes wider espionage offenses and covert police powers, opening public consultation on measures extending beyond protected state secrets.
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security published the proposals on November 2, 2026. They would change criminal law and expand the powers available to the Norwegian Police Security Service, known as PST. The measures remain proposals.
The ministry says existing espionage provisions primarily protect state secrets, leaving some potentially harmful int…
