NorwayDemokrati 9 · Democracy and human rights
What does the Constitution (Grunnloven) say about the death penalty?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hva sier Grunnloven om dødsstraff?
- aThe death penalty can be used for murder.Dødsstraff kan brukes ved drap.
- bThe death penalty can only be used in war.Dødsstraff kan bare brukes i krig.
- cNo one can be sentenced to death.Ingen kan dømmes til døden.Correct answer
Why?
The Constitution says that everyone has the right to life and that no one can be sentenced to death. Norway does not have the death penalty.
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