logo logo logo
Subscribe to our newsletter
Home News arrow-down Opinion Christian Life
Subscribe to our newsletter
search
hamburger

Finnish prosecutor appeals Räsänen verdict

04-04-2022

Northern Europe

CNE.news

Finnish prosecutor appeals Räsänen verdict

Photo AFP, Antti Aimo-Koivisto

Northern Europe

The Finnish Public Prosecutor is appealing the acquittal of Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen.

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Related Articles

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.
Photo AFP, Antti Aimo-Koivisto. Illustration CNE.news

Liveblog (closed): Charges are dropped in case against Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen

The Finnish judge has decided that the charges against Päivi Räsänen have no ground. She was accused of discrimination and insulting homosexuals. Follow this liveblog for reports from our Finnish reporter Danielle Miettinen in Helsinki and reactions from the wider world. (We use Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is one hour after the clock in Helsinki, Finland.)
Päivi Räsänen surrounded by media during her trial in January 2022 in Helsinki, Finland. Photo ADF International

Just before decision on Räsänen: how is it with freedom of religion?

In the coming week, the Finnish judge will decide the Räsänen case. The consequences can be very far-reaching. But in what state is the freedom of religion at this moment? Dr Janse offers a perspective from the Netherlands.

Räsänen

Finland

Religious freedom

LGBT

Home

Opinion

Christian Life

Northern Europe

Eastern Europe

Southern Europe

Western Europe

Central Europe

European Union

About

Contact

Privacy

Cookie-instellingen
Feedback
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn