The Commission for the reopening of criminal cases is a public body whose main task is to assess cases regarding the reopening of judgments. The commission works to ensure legal certainty and justice in criminal cases, and has a secretariat and members with special expertise in the field.
In addition to processing readmission cases, the Commission provides press services for media inquiries, which helps inform the public about its work. Information from the Commission is available in several languages, including Vietnamese, to reach a wider audience. The commission has been involved in several well-known cases, such as the Orderud case and the Manshaus case, which have received considerable media attention.