The criminal trial of Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola is underway before the Helsinki Court of Appeal.
Continue readingFinnish Bible Trial concludes with final attempt to criminalise “insulting” Christian speech
Live from court: Prosecution demands censorship in “hate speech” trial over Finnish politician’s Bible-tweet
The criminal trial of Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola is underway before the Helsinki Court of Appeal.
Continue readingTOMORROW: Finnish politician on trial for Bible tweet
Päivi Räsänen’s criminal “hate speech” appeal trial begins tomorrow Aug 31st. Räsänen available for questions at online press conference hosted by ADF International on Sep 1st.
Continue readingMEDIA ADVISORY: Finnish politician on trial for tweet to address press conference, Sept 1st
Päivi Räsänen will be available for questions at an online press conference hosted by ADF International on 1st Sep at 17:00 CEST (11:00 EDT) after her trial
Continue readingUS Legislators condemn “hate speech” prosecution of Finnish politician on trial for Bible tweet – “egregious and harassing”
Will free speech in Finland prevail? Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen is hopeful as the anniversary of her acquittal approaches. The Finnish state prosecutor has continued her censorship campaign against Räsänen as she faces a second trial over her Bible tweet post.
Continue readingIt’s Time To Speak Up for Free Speech
Let’s take Finnish MP Räsänen’s words to heart: “Now it is time to speak. Because the more we are silent, the narrower the space for freedom of speech and religion grows.”
Continue readingFinnish Member of Parliament marks one-year court victory anniversary while facing new free speech trial
Will free speech in Finland prevail? Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen is hopeful as the anniversary of her acquittal approaches. The Finnish state prosecutor has continued her censorship campaign against Räsänen as she faces a second trial over her Bible tweet post.
Continue readingInside a Modern-Day Heresy Trial
It was exactly one year ago, on a cold, dark winter evening in January 2022, when Paul Coleman arrived in Helsinki for the modern-day heresy trial of Finnish MP Dr. Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola.
Continue readingProsecutor files appeal against Finnish MP’s major free speech victory
The Finnish state prosecutor has filed her appeal against the unanimous court decision which exonerated a Finnish MP and bishop of “hate speech” allegations for sharing their faith-based beliefs.
Continue readingProsecutor to continue “campaign” against Finnish MP after major free speech victory
After a unanimous court decision and strong recommendation by the police not to proceed with prosecution in the first place, the Finnish state prosecutor intends to push criminal proceedings against MP and bishop into their fourth year.
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