No, Icelandic law prohibits sexual relationships between siblings under Article 202 of the Penal Code, criminalizing incest with up to 2 years imprisonment. Consensual sibling relationships without sexual contact remain unregulated but face strong social stigma.
Key Regulations for Dating Siblings in Iceland
- Article 202 of the Penal Code (2026 amendment pending): Explicitly criminalizes sexual acts between siblings, including half-siblings, with penalties up to 2 years imprisonment. The 2026 revision expands definitions to include genetic and gestational siblings.
- Family Law Act No. 31/1993: Prohibits marriage between siblings or half-siblings, enforced by the Icelandic Directorate of Internal Affairs during civil registration.
- Child Protection Act No. 80/2002: Mandates reporting suspected incestuous relationships involving minors to the Child Protection Committee (Barnaverndarnefnd), triggering mandatory investigations.
Local enforcement prioritizes cases involving minors or coercion, though adult sibling relationships without sexual contact are not prosecuted. The Icelandic National Police (Ríkislögreglustjóri) collaborates with the Public Prosecutor’s Office (Ríkissaksóknari) to assess evidence under Article 202. Social services may intervene if relationships involve dependent family members.