Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 January

The Supreme Court as a grand chamber will hear two cases:

Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 09.00 - 14.30
(case no. 25-105658STR-HRET)

Sexual assault against a sleeping person ("Sleep rape"). Sentencing for sexual assault after repeal of section 292 of the Penal Code on minimum penalty for sexual assault involving intercourse. 

I. 
A 
(Counsel John Christian Elden)
   
v.  
   
The Public Prosecution Authority 
(Counsel Thomas Frøberg)
      
II.  
The Public Prosecution Authority
(Counsel Thomas Frøberg)
   
v.  
   
A
(Counsel John Christian Elden)

Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 09.00 - 14.30
(case no. 25-129341)

Sentencing for sexual assault against a child under 14 years of age. Sections 299 and 300 of the Penal Code.

A
(Counsel Mette Yvonne Larsen) 

v.  
   
The Public Prosecution Authority
(Counsel Anders Mandal Funnemark)