The relationship between church and state is attracting increased attention in Denmark and the relationship between the Danish Protestant State Church and other religious group in Denmark is often intensely debated. The Protestant State Church comprises 82 percent of the Danes whereas e.g. the Catholic faith is a minority religion – comprising some ½ percent [...]

Højesteret was established in 1661 and its independence from national government was confirmed by Article 3 of the Danish Constitution of 1849 which lays down the principle of separation of powers. Contrary to several other judicial systems, Denmark does not have an administrative and/or a constitutional court. Therefore, it is the task of ordinary courts [...]