The Self-Governing Authorities and the Courts
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Chapter 1: The self-governing authorities and the courts
§ 1. Greenland's Self-Government has the legislative and executive power within the taken-over areas. Courts that are set up by the self-government have judicial power in Greenland in all areas of proceedings. Accordingly, the legislative power rests with Inatsisartut, the executive power with Naalakkersuisut and the judicial power with the courts.
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Chapter 1 of the law on Greenland's constitutional position in the kingdom establishes the self-governing authorities and the courts. The Greenland Self-Government holds legislative and executive power within the taken-over areas. The legislative power is vested in Inatsisartut, the executive power is held by Naalakkersuisut, and the judicial power lies with the courts set up by the self-government. This chapter defines the division of power among these entities.
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