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Markku Fredman is co-author of commentary "Pre-trial investigation and coersive measures". 7th edition, 1234 pages. Alma insights 2025

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4.2.2026

Rikostutkinnan resurssipula nostaa vangitsemiskynnystä

Markku Fredmanin mielipidekirjoitus lähisuhdeväkivallan ennaltaestämisestä julkaistiin Helsingin Sanomissa 27.1.2026. Kirjoituksessa todetaan, että lähes kaikissa muissa maissa, myös Ruotsissa, vangitsemisvaatimuksesta päättää syyttäjä. Jos näin olisi Suomessa, voitaisiin olettaa, että vangitsemisvaatimukset kohdistuisivat nykyistä paremmin yhteiskunnan kannalta kaikkein vaarallisimpiin ja vahingollisimpiin tapauksiin. Yksittäisen komisarion tutkintaryhmän työtilanne ei vaikuttaisi asiassa.

7.11.2025

Device search and the legal protection of the device holder

The amendment to the Coercive Measures Act in December 2025 transferred the decision-making on device searches to courts. A matter concerning a device search can be decided in chambers without a hearing if the court deems it appropriate. The hearing can be held using video conferencing. The matter is decided without hearing the holder of the device or others entitled to the device. The court's decision cannot be appealed. An official authorized to order detention may lodge a complaint against a negative decision – the device holder has no right to lodge a complaint.

Dr Markku Fredman published an article on the blog of the Finnish Procedural Law Association, which expresses concern about the weakening of legal protection.

14.7.2025

Should dwindling resources be used for legal protection or tightening criminal policy?

Minister of Justice Leena Meri (Finns Party) would like to make it easier for courts to detain persons suspected of and convicted of crimes (Helsingin Sanomat, July 6 2025). This matter has a direct connection to the right of appeal for those convicted of crimes.

In Finland, appeals can be made to the Court of Appeal against all District Court judgments. If the sentence is more than eight months' imprisonment, no separate leave to appeal is required. The Court of Appeal examines the appeal, which often means a new trial in the Court of Appeal.

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