– It’s time to put your foot down so that these activists bother ordinary people on their way to work around. Many of these are foreign citizens, and what they are doing is a crime in Norway, says FRP leader Sylvi Listhaug. Climate activists in the “Stop oil exploration” campaign are running so-called action weeks in Trondheim, where they have so far demonstrated by blocking central roads in the middle of the morning rush hour. On Monday they sat down on Elgeseter bridge, on Tuesday they hit the E6. They have refused to leave, and the actions have thus ended in arrest and fines. Many of the protesters are not Norwegian citizens, but from other European countries. Several of the activists have also been arrested for similar cases in the past. Among other things, it was the same group that carried out actions on Sjursøya in Oslo (external link) in March and April. The action group is linked to the international campaign “Just Stop Oil”, and says that despite fines and penalties, they will continue until oil exploration is history. Several believe that the activists are destroying both themselves and others with these demonstrations, and among them we also find Sylvi Listhaug. In addition to consequences in the form of high fines for all shareholders, the FRP leader is clear on what she thinks should happen to those who are not Norwegian: – I hope they are expelled. Sylvi Listhaug believes that those who are eager for the climate issue should rather get involved in organizations and politics. – In that way, they can influence in a democratic way, as all of us do. Photo: William Jobling / news Listhaug has chosen to take the case to the Minister of Justice and Emergency Preparedness, by asking the Minister in writing the following written questions: in Norway will be expelled from the country and imposed a ban on entry? » Monday morning, several shareholders got in the way of Elgeseter bridge in Trondheim. Photo: Grete Thobroe / news Can be deported for fines To be deported from Norway, you must have broken Norwegian law. An expulsion also means an entry ban for a certain period, and is therefore stricter than a temporary expulsion. It is the police and the UDI who can make a decision to deport someone. – In Norwegian practice, there is a fairly low threshold for deporting a person who has been convicted, says Katja Franko. She is a professor of criminology at the University of Oslo, and has researched deportation cases. That people are expelled after receiving fines is something that happens, she says. – But it will always depend on a discretionary assessment, how many factors come into play. There may be a connection to Norway, whether they have a place of residence or family here, the severity of the crime and the history of the crime, says Franko. – When it comes to activists, it can also matter if they have come to the country just to demonstrate, and how much emphasis is placed on freedom of expression. The professor emphasizes that she only speaks on a general basis, as she does not know the relevant shareholders. She also does not know of any cases where people have actually been expelled after demonstrations. The activists were arrested and reported for disorderly conduct, and for refusing to comply with police demands to leave the roadway. Photo: Bent Lindsetmo / news Not so simple Station chief at Sentrum police station in Trondheim, Arve Nordtvedt, says that the question of possible deportation is something that is considered in connection with the actions. – In any context where foreign citizens are involved in criminal matters, one considers whether there is a basis for deportation or expulsion, he says. – But there are special rules about the possibility of deportation. As far as I know, these are not people who have come from abroad just to demonstrate, but they have a residence permit at the bottom, and then it is not as easy to deport them. Nordtvedt further says that the police take the demonstrations seriously. – We believe there is a significant risk that people will be injured as a result of blocking very busy roads in the morning rush hour, he says. – Therefore, we think it is very unfortunate that they choose to convey their views in such a way. The station chief encourages the public to notify as soon as possible of new actions, so that the police can remove the protesters quickly. Nordtvedt also believes it is important that the activists are prepared for their actions. He hopes that the fines, which have actually increased from 12,000 kroner in the first action to 15,000 kroner in the second, will have a preventive effect. Station chief at Sentrum police station, Arne Nordtvedt, says the police do what they can to prevent injuries and other unwanted incidents in connection with the demonstrations. Photo: news Will take action if the government does not do what news has been in contact with the Ministry of Justice and Emergency Preparedness, which has chosen to respond briefly in an e-mail. They refer to the UDI’s regulations on deportation, and say that they will respond to Sylvi Listhaug in line with the deadline of six working days. Listhaug is clear that if the government or the police do not take action, she and the FRP will do so, through the Storting. – We can not sit and watch that illegal means are used in this fight. Here we are talking about closing down the Norwegian oil and gas industry – something that will only strengthen authoritarian regimes that are against human rights and that are not democracies, she says. – If these are to demonstrate, they should find themselves in completely different countries than Norway to do so in, and respect the democratic rules of the game we have here.
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FRP leader Sylvi Listhaug believes foreigners who act illegally should be expelled – news Trøndelag
