The Norwegian government is considering amendments to its hate speech laws, four years after a commission recommended clarification of the existing legislation. This move follows the recent dismissal of charges against AUF (Workers' Youth League) leader Gaute Skjervø, despite receiving numerous threatening comments referencing the 2011 Utøya terror attack. The AUF subsequently publicized these comments, prompting renewed debate. The 2022 recommendation from the Freedom of Expression Commission sought to simplify the wording of the law, making it clearer what constitutes punishable hate speech, without altering its scope. According to State Secretary Joakim Øren, the Justice and Preparedness Department will now assess how to proceed with implementing such changes. The government aims to improve understanding and application of the law, balancing freedom of expression with protection against hate speech. This potential revision highlights ongoing tensions surrounding online threats and the legal definition of harmful rhetoric.