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A dramatic love affair sparked the first witch trial in Scandinavia, 250 years before the witch-hunts started

Ragnhild Tregagås is the first person we know from the Norwegian Middle Ages who was accused – and later convicted – of magical activity.

This book made medieval Norway a kinder country

In a time that many believe was dark and merciless, Norway produced an unusually fair-minded piece of legislation.

Why is it so difficult to determine whether Israel is committing genocide?

For someone to be convicted, genocide must be the only possible explanation for what they have done. How do they figure that out? And what about Hamas, can they be convicted of the same?

Professor: The UN International Court of Justice may soon demand Israel to halt military operations

South Africa has brought Israel before the UN Court with accusations of genocide. The proceedings might be prolonged – but Israel could face immediate pressure.

Norwegians are divided on whether to punish those who use cannabis

Punishments for sexual offenses and drug offenses are undergoing changes, but in very different ways. Researchers have now taken a deep dive into what people think and believe about law, justice, and punishment in these areas.

Randi – aged 15 – was the youngest to be sentenced to death in Norway

She was beheaded 244 years ago.

No decriminalisation of drugs in Norway yet: Being caught with a joint can still have major consequences

There was a historic drop in reported drug offenses last year, as well as a sharp reduction in penalties. “Some people probably think that drugs have been decriminalised in Norway. This is not the case,” says researcher Katrine Holter.

Ukraine: How can we protect animals when we can’t even protect humans?

OPINION: Ukraine may be a game changer for pets and animal protection rules, and for how we understand pets as a humanitarian protection problem.

We should spend more time studying successful psychopaths, says forensic psychiatrist Randi Rosenqvist

Upon retiring, forensic psychiatrist Randi Rosenqvist talks to ScienceNorway.no about abnormalities in the brains of psychopaths, how it would be interesting to study successful psychopaths, and why she doesn’t actually like the term psychopaths.

Does Norway need a new legal definition of rape?

In Norway and Europe, activists are fighting to change rape laws so that rape is defined as sex without consent. Researchers say this won’t help much to change or solve the problem.

Law and justice: Swearing an oath in the Middle Ages was powerful evidence

In the 13th century, rumour meant a lot. If the village gossiped that you had been unfaithful, you could be put on trial. You then had to find people who would swear you were innocent.

Combatting abuse of elderly requires collaborative solutions

Older people are being harassed and terrorized by their own children and grandchildren. Few people know about it and when they do, they seldom intervene.

Non-citizens punished by deportation

Norwegian police use deportation and punishment interchangeably to avoid spending resources on foreigners in prisons

Too many feel muzzled at work

“The body of laws are so fuzzy that most employees simply don’t dare speak out for fear of losing their jobs,” says Jan Fridthjof Bern, a professor of law at the University of Bergen.

Police escalate use of secret surveillance

Covert police operations including mobile phone surveillance and the use of confidential informants, undercover officers and infiltrators are gaining ground. But little research has been conducted to show whether these methods really work.