Hafsteinn Dan Kristjánsson
Hafsteinn Dan Kristjánsson is a professor at the University of Reykjavik, specializing in environmental law and policy. He has recently voiced skepticism regarding a court ruling that affects the legality of water allocation changes necessary for the construction of the Hvammsvirkjun power plant, suggesting that the interpretation of legislative intent by the court may not align with the actual objectives of lawmakers.
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Recent news mentions
Dr. Hafsteinn Dan Kristjánsson has been appointed as the new chairman of the criminal law committee.
Hafsteinn nýr formaður refsiréttarnefndar
Iceland· 2025-10-22
Hafsteinn Dan Kristjánsson, a law professor at the University of Reykjavik, discusses the implications of proposed EU tariffs on silicon and iron alloys from EFTA countries.
Ákvæðinu varla verið beitt áðurIceland· 2025-07-31Hafsteinn Dan Kristjánsson, a law professor, states that the Minister of Social Affairs has no choice regarding the board of Tryggingastofnun.
Kristrún ver stjórnleysi í TRIceland· 2025-05-07
Hafsteinn Dan Kristjánsson, a law professor at HR, stated that the minister did not comply with the law in her appointments.
Skipun Ingu í stjórn HMS ekki lögmætIceland· 2025-05-06
Hafsteinn Dan Kristjánsson, a professor at the University of Reykjavik, expressed doubt about the legislative intent as presented in the ruling.
Hvammsvirkjunarmál fer beint fyrir HæstaréttIceland· 2025-02-25