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 readingAfter 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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A Finnish court has upheld the right to free speech by dismissing all charges against Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola.
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A Finnish court is expected to rule on the Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola’s free speech case on 30th March. Both stand accused of having engaged in “hate speech” for publicly sharing their faith-based beliefs.
Continue readingFinnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola faced their second day on trial in Helsinki.
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Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola will face their second day on trial in Helsinki.
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“Once we are no longer free to tweet unpopular opinions — or even unpopular Bible verses — we will find ourselves living in an Orwellian future…”
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“The prosecutor began the day by trying to explain that this case was not about beliefs and the Bible…”
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Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has spoken about her dedication to free speech ahead of her criminal trial on 24 January.
Continue readingFinnish MP Päivi Räsänen has spoken about her dedication to free speech ahead of her criminal trial on 24 January.
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