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

31-03-2022

Northern Europe

Evert van Vlastuin, CNE.news

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

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.