The Standing Committee on Justice has presented its recommendation on state budget allocations for 2026 under the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. Members from the Labour Party, Centre Party, and Green Party point to the budget agreement of 29 November 2025, which includes several increases and reductions compared to the government's proposal. MPs from various parties highlight different priorities for the justice sector, including strengthening the police, the correctional system, the courts, and civil emergency preparedness.
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Reduce the appropriation for chapter 400, item 1 by 1 million kroner to cut bureaucracy in the Ministry of Justice and Public Security
Increase the appropriation for chapter 410, item 1 by 9.6 million kroner to introduce fast-track processing in the South-East and Trøndelag police districts, including strengthening district courts and potentially appeals courts
Increase the appropriation for chapter 430, item 1 by 4.3 million kroner to introduce fast-track processing in the South-East and Trøndelag police districts, including strengthening the correctional system
Increase the appropriation for chapter 433, item 1 by 8.130 million kroner to introduce fast-track processing in the South-East and Trøndelag police districts, including strengthening conflict resolution boards
Reduce the appropriation for chapter 440, item 1 by 7 million kroner to cut bureaucracy in the police
Increase the appropriation for chapter 440, item 1 by 10.2 million kroner to introduce fast-track processing in the South-East and Trøndelag police districts, including strengthening the police
Increase the appropriation for chapter 440, item 1 by 20 million kroner to increase investigative capacity in the police
Increase the appropriation for chapter 440, item 1 by 50 million kroner to strengthen police efforts against drug and economic crime
Increase the appropriation for chapter 440, item 1 by 23 million kroner to maintain 14 passport offices proposed for closure
Increase the appropriation for chapter 433, item 70 by 1 million kroner to support FRI – Rosa kompetanse
Increase the appropriation for chapter 443, item 1 by 2 million kroner to introduce fast-track processing in the South-East and Trøndelag police districts, including strengthening the prosecution service
Reduce the appropriation for chapter 451, item 1 by 2 million kroner to cut bureaucracy in the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Management
Increase the appropriation for chapter 451, item 1 by 35 million kroner to strengthen the Civil Defence by increasing the number of conscripted personnel by 250
Increase the appropriation for chapter 455, item 71 by 12.5 million kroner to increase grants to voluntary organisations in rescue services
Increase the appropriation for chapter 455, item 71 by 4 million kroner to establish grants for emergency preparedness work by food and care organisations
Increase the appropriation for chapter 466, item 70 by 0.1 million kroner to introduce fast-track processing in the South-East and Trøndelag police districts, including involvement of defence counsel
Increase the appropriation for chapter 470, item 72 by 30 million kroner to increase grants for specialised legal aid measures