Denmark

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Legislation

This table offers a summary of the main legislation on transitional justice adopted by the member state and, when available, a pdf with the document. This is a non exhaustive list that will be updated and completed in a permanent basis.

Main provisions

Year

Act No. 259 of 1 June 1945 on Amendment of the Civil Criminal Code Regarding Treason and Other Threats to the State (see text here)

1945

Act No. 260 of 1 June 1945 on Amendment of the Administration of Justice Act Regarding the Processing of Cases on Treason and Other Threats to the State (see text here)

1945

Act No. 322 on Establishment of a Special Tribunal for Civil Servants (see text here)

1945

Act No. 490 on Satisfaction for Undeservedly Interned Persons (see text here)

1945

Act No. 500 on Repayment of Profits Made by Commercial Activities in German Interest (see text here)

1945

Act 475 of October on Compensation for the Victims of the Occupation Period

1945

Act No. 395 on Punishment for War Crimes (see text here)

1945

Public apologies speech (see text here)

2005