'Passive personality jurisdiction' in document 'Denmark - Criminal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

GENERAL PART

Chapter 2
General Conditions Concerning the Application of the Provisions of the Criminal Law

ยง 8 The following acts committed outside the territory of the Danish state, shall also come within Danish criminal jurisdiction, irrespective of the nationality of the perpetrator,

1) where the act violates the independence, security, Constitution or public authorities of the Danish state, official duties toward the state or such interests, the legal protection of which depends on a personal connection with the Danish state ;