Monitor this situation.
Unsubscribe anytime.
[SITUATION] · [ACTIVE] · [POLITICS]
2 clusters · 2 sources · 14 days · First seen · Last updated
Sami Parliament Melkøya electrification legal dispute
Overview
The Sami Parliament (Sametinget) challenged the Norwegian Ministry of Energy regarding the electrification of the Hammerfest LNG facility on Melkøya. The Sami Parliament argued that the approval process lacked proper consultation with the Sami people and failed to assess impacts on traditional livelihoods and culture.
The Borgarting Court of Appeal rejected the Sami Parliament’s appeal, ruling that the 2023 decision was valid and free of procedural errors. Following this ruling, the Sami Parliament was ordered to pay 516,750 NOK in legal costs.
In the wake of the appellate court decision, representatives from Nordkalottfolket and certain Sami groups within the Labour Party have called on the Sami Parliament’s plenary assembly to decide whether to appeal to the Supreme Court. These groups highlighted the significant legal costs, which could exceed ten million kroner, and the broader implications for Sami consultation rights.
Entities
Arvid Sjødin · Nordkalottfolket · Equinor · Sami Parliament · Silje Karine Muotka
Timeline
-
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesNorway Supreme Court rejects legal claims in separate cases
Norway's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal regarding lawyer Arvid Sjødin's 16 million kroner claim and faces pressure to allow the Sami Parliament to decide on an appeal in the Melkøya case.
-
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesSami Parliament appeal rejected in Melkøya electrification case
Norway's Borgarting Court of Appeal has upheld the government's decision to electrify the Melkøya gas plant, rejecting the Sami Parliament's claims of insufficient consultation and impact assessments.
Sources
bt.no · nordkalottfolket.no