Räsänen's prosecutor gets award for "promoting freedom of expression"

13-06-2022

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Räsänen's prosecutor gets award for "promoting freedom of expression"

Raija Toivainen, Finland's top lawyer who is prosecuting Päivi Räsãnen, has received the Justice Award from the Bar Association. She is seen as "exceptionally able" to promote the freedom of expression.

Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen. Photo ADF International

US legal experts call persecution Finnish MP Räsänen "oppression"

The Finnish prosecutor has come under criticism by a group of American law experts about the indictment against the MP Päivi Räsänen. The prosecution itself is even a “serious human rights abuse” and form of “oppression”, the experts write.

Räsänen prosecuted for tweet: Keep testifying your faith

Finnish Christian politician Päivi Räsänen has to answer the court on Monday, for her statements about homosexuality.

Räsänen speaking to the Finnish television after the publication of the verdict. Photo Danielle Miettinen, CNE.news

Summary: Räsänen acquitted of all charges; prosecutor hesitates about appeal

Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen was acquitted on Wednesday of the three charges of insulting homosexuals. According to the court, she remained within the limits of freedom of religion and expression. The acquittal also applies to the Lutheran bishop Juhana Pohjola.

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