Réttsameining

Réttsameining is an Icelandic legal term that translates to "reconciliation of law" or "harmonization of law." It refers to the process of aligning or making different legal provisions consistent with each other. This can occur at various levels within a legal system or between different legal systems.

Domestically, réttsameining might involve ensuring that different statutes or regulations that govern the same subject matter do not conflict. This process is crucial for legal certainty and predictability, allowing individuals and businesses to understand their rights and obligations without ambiguity. Courts often play a role in interpreting laws to achieve this internal consistency, and legislative bodies may amend or repeal laws to resolve inconsistencies.

Internationally, réttsameining is particularly relevant in the context of supranational organizations like the European Union. Here, it describes the process by which the laws of member states are brought into line with EU directives and regulations, or with each other, to facilitate a common market or achieve other shared objectives. This can involve a significant degree of legislative convergence. The term can also be used more broadly to discuss the efforts to harmonize legal frameworks between different countries for purposes such as international trade or cross-border cooperation.