Frigjøringskamper

Frigjøringskamper were detention centers established in Norway following World War II for individuals accused of collaboration with the occupying Nazi German forces. The primary purpose of these camps was to detain, interrogate, and process alleged collaborators while the legal system determined their guilt or innocence. These camps were part of a broader de-Nazification effort in post-war Norway.

The legal basis for the establishment and operation of these camps was the extraordinary jurisdiction that took effect during the occupation and continued in the immediate aftermath. Individuals held in frigjøringskamper faced varying degrees of confinement, ranging from relatively lenient detention to more rigorous imprisonment, depending on the severity of the alleged offenses and the evidence presented.

Interrogations were common, aiming to gather information about collaboration activities, including espionage, betrayal, and participation in war crimes. Trials followed, conducted by Norwegian courts, which could result in convictions, acquittals, or other legal outcomes. Punishments for convicted collaborators included imprisonment, fines, and loss of civil rights.

The existence and operation of frigjøringskamper remain a sensitive and complex part of Norwegian history. While they were a legal consequence of the war and occupation, the conditions and fairness of proceedings within some camps have been subjects of historical debate and scrutiny. The process of dealing with collaborators was a significant undertaking for the Norwegian society as it sought to re-establish its sovereignty and justice system.