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This picture from 1956 shows Russian trawlers seized by the Norwegian coast guard for poaching in Norwegian waters. A United Nations treaty has since contributed to reducing such tensions over international waters.
An increase in world trade led to the initial regulation of the sea. Now changes in climate and the environmental create a need for new regulations.
Studenter på forelesning.
This spring we will offer two new elective courses:" EU and EEA Public Procurement Law" and "Constitution and Politics".
Photography of the Norwegian Constitution of 1814 at Eidsvoll
When the Norwegian Constitution was adopted in 1814 it represented a dramatic break from the absolute monarchy and aristocratic privilege of the past.
It was with great sadness that the Faculty of Law received the news of the passing away of Jan Erik Hatling on Thursday 10 October.
Stock photo of oil refinery.
Most of the world’s 20 largest oil-producing countries struggle with corruption and a lack of democracy. And oil plays an important – and unfortunate – part.
Stock photo of a gavel in front of the EU flag
Lawsuits are set to gain in importance over the ballot box as internationalisation gathers pace.
Maimo Henriksson
Small countries like Norway and Finland depend on international cooperation, but we must not forget that the Nordic region is our base, says Finland's ambassador to Norway, Maimo Henriksson. She will give the commencement speech at this year's graduation ceremony.
Maria Husebye fotografert i rettssalen der ho prosederte.
One semester as an exchange student in Uppsala, Sweden, resulted in fifth year UiB student Maria Husebye going to Brussels to take part in an international moot court competition. «I've learned a great deal», she says.
Maarit Jänterä-Jareborg
Maarit Jänterä-Jareborg is one of those lucky people who have lived to see the career path she chose in her youth, growing ever more relevant and interesting with time. On January 25th she received her honorary doctorate at the UiB.
This spring semester we are proud to present a course within the central area of criminology science, Current theories and perspectives in Criminology.

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