glæpadómstóla

Glæpadómstóla refers to criminal courts in Iceland. These courts are responsible for hearing and adjudicating cases involving criminal offenses. The Icelandic legal system is based on civil law principles.

The structure of the Icelandic court system includes district courts and a supreme court. Criminal cases typically begin in one of the district courts, which are the courts of first instance. If a party is dissatisfied with the verdict of a district court, they have the right to appeal to the Supreme Court of Iceland. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country and its decisions are final.

Judges in Iceland are appointed and are expected to be impartial. The proceedings in criminal courts are designed to ensure fair trials, with defendants having the right to legal representation. Evidence is presented by both the prosecution and the defense, and judges or juries, depending on the type of case, determine guilt or innocence based on the evidence presented and the applicable laws. The concept of glæpadómstóla is integral to maintaining law and order within Iceland's legal framework.