Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) said during a press conference that the current situation in Norway requires quick action and points out that there will always be some formalities to create a new law or amendments to the existing law.
“That's why the government in the afternoon will send a proposal to the Storting that allows the government to pass laws. Including provisions deviating from the current law, with the exception of, of course, the Constitution and human rights, says the Prime Minister.
He says that this bill during the crisis associated with Coronavirus it will better enable the government to meet the challenges ahead.
- It is to make everything work, not to occupy new areas of power in our society.
So far, the government has introduced measures in legislation based on the anti-infection law. But thanks to the new law on the Coronavirus crisis. They have thus been granted extended powers and may overrule applicable laws.
Erna Solberg says she advised Storting parties that the government would consider the bill on Sunday.
- The reason for this is the crisis which has shown that there are many areas where we do not have a legal basis to set new rules quickly enough, he continues.
For example, he says changes need to be made to ensure people don't lose out NAV benefits. Courts will be able to maintain their social function without limiting time limits and procedural rules.
Justice Minister Monica Mæland (H) stresses that the Storting must be notified of all proposed changes to the law.
