Customs Law and Other Customs-related Legal Topics (TOL220)
The course "Customs law and other customs-related legal subjects" deals with key legal topics in the Transport of Goods Act, the Customs Duty Act and associated regulations. Other topics that are relevant to the tasks related to customs, cross-border trade and the transport of goods are also covered. This includes topics within criminal law and criminal procedure, intellectual property law, administrative law and human rights topics.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
TOL220
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
The completed and passed course will give students following learning outcomes:
After completing the course, students should have:
- Good knowledge of customs regulations
- Knowledge of the main features of intellectual property law
- Good knowledge of the legal framework for the Customs Authority's exercise of control and use of force
- Knowledge of the legal framework for interagency cooperation
- Knowledge of criminal law provisions in the Transport of Goods Act and the Customs Duty Act and a basic understanding of criminal law
- Knowledge of relevant criminal procedural rules
- Insight into relevant topics within human rights, including privacy
After completing the course, students should have the following skills:
- Be able to practically apply basic principles and rules from the Norwegian Customs Authority's jurisdictional area
- Be able to explain how the transport of goods to and from the customs area should take place
- Be able to explain the rules on the handling of goods and the connection between the rules
- Be able to describe how the Norwegian Customs Authority enforces laws and regulations and their role in society
- Identify administrative and criminal sanctions for breach of rules
- Combine legal and customs exercise of discretion
After completing the course, students must have the following general competence:
- be able to exchange views and experiences with others with a background in the subject area and through this contribute to the development of good practice
- have the ability to reflect and think critically in a professional context
- know the relevant rules within the Customs Agency's jurisdiction
- be able to explain the Customs Agency's relationship with other administrative units and other actors
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 6 Hours | Letter grades | Lovdata 1) |
1) Lovdata eksamensversjon
Digital written exam.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Kristine Gullhav HansenHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
Open for
Customs and Border Management, Bachelor's degree
Law - Bachelor's degree program