Government bills77
- HE 185/2017 vpPassed
Protecting classified information with Hungary
Finland and Hungary agree on the protection of confidential and classified information exchanged between them. The agreement establishes common rules for information security and enables companies to participate in classified projects in both countries.
28 Feb 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 181/2017 vpPassed
Postponing the police data deletion timetable
The transitional period for deleting data from police information systems will be extended by two years. The changes must be implemented in the systems by 1 January 2020 due to delays in the information system reform.
19 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 70/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Vetting foreign ties in public appointments
Foreign ties of applicants for posts essential to state security and for studies in the security sector will be vetted more thoroughly. The objective is to ensure the independence of appointed persons and protect state security from potential foreign influence.
28 Nov 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 37/2017 vpPassed
Expanding police security checks at events
The police will be able to search persons present in the area of public events and gatherings, searching not only for dangerous objects but also for other prohibited substances, such as drugs. Where the situation requires, a search may be conducted without a concrete suspicion of an offence.
1 Nov 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 269/2016 vpPassed
Extending business prohibitions to self-employed professionals
A business prohibition could also be imposed on private self-employed professionals, and authorities could more readily ask the police or Finnish Customs to investigate the prerequisites for a prohibition. At the same time, it would ensure that the mere materialisation of business risk and insolvency does not lead to a business prohibition.
29 Sep 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 266/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining and digitising firearms licensing
Acquisition and possession permits for firearms will be combined into a single firearm licence that can be applied for electronically, and the aptitude test for licence applicants will be abolished. The requirement to present firearms at police stations will be curtailed, and firearms dealers will begin entering firearms data directly into the police's electronic system.
4 Jul 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 29/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing evidence gathering across EU countries
The gathering of evidence for criminal investigations between EU countries will be streamlined through the introduction of a common European Investigation Order. The new procedure speeds up cross-border legal assistance and makes it more binding on authorities than before.
19 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 107/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reform of international security assistance rules
The ability of the police, rescue services and the Finnish Border Guard to provide and receive international assistance will be streamlined. At the same time, decision-making as well as officials' powers and rights to use force in crisis situations will be clarified.
16 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 11/2017 vpPassed
Transferring EU extradition requests to prosecutors
Extradition requests made from Finland to another EU member state for the enforcement of a prison sentence will become the responsibility of prosecutors. The Criminal Sanctions Agency will continue to prepare the cases, but the official request will always be made by a prosecutor.
30 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 121/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming police leadership qualification requirements
The qualification requirements for senior police management will be raised to statutory level and harmonised with the rest of central government. Leadership positions will require a suitable higher university degree instead of the previously restricted list of qualifying degrees.
22 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 186/2016 vpPassed
Protecting classified information with Belgium
Finland and Belgium will agree on the mutual protection of confidential information. The agreement will enable the transfer and receipt of classified information between the authorities and companies of the two countries.
25 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 101/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Allowing security stewards at reception centres
Security stewards may be deployed to reception and registration centres for asylum seekers with permission from the police. The aim of the amendment is to improve safety and security at the centres and their surrounding areas and to prevent disturbances.
25 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 129/2016 vpPassed
Streamlining vehicle registration and driving licences
Electronic vehicle registration will be made easier by allowing transactions on behalf of another person under authorisation, and passport photographs already held in the police register can be used for driving licences. At the same time, information exchange between authorities will be enhanced, and the separate non-disclosure for personal safety in the vehicle register will be abolished.
17 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 64/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Transferring immigration permits from the police
Foreign nationals' residence permits, citizenship matters and asylum investigation will be transferred from the police to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). The reform will clarify immigration administration and free up police resources for core duties.
22 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 153/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Aligning customs legislation with EU rules
A new Customs Act will be enacted in Finland to align national provisions with reformed EU customs legislation. Customs dealings will officially be conducted primarily in electronic form, and the powers of authorities will be clarified.
20 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 11/2016 vpPassed with amendments
More flexible presentation of deactivated firearms
Rules on presenting permanently deactivated firearms and firearm components to the police will be made more flexible. A deactivated firearm can be inspected at any police department or at the National Police Board, in addition to the police department of the owner's home municipality.
16 Mar 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 18/2015 vpPassed
Correcting police international data exchange rules
A technical error made in an earlier legislative amendment will be corrected in the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in Police Operations. A reference to the processing of data under the EU Prüm Decision in international police cooperation will be reinstated into the provision.
13 Nov 2015 · passed without a vote