Government bills53
- HE 9/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Adapting EU data protection rules
A new Data Protection Act will be enacted in Finland to supplement the directly applicable EU General Data Protection Regulation. At the same time, the old Personal Data Act will be repealed and the supervision of data protection will be centralised under the Data Protection Ombudsman.
23 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 24/2018 vpPassed
Speeding up deportation of criminals
The deportation of foreign nationals who have committed crimes or who endanger public security will be expedited. A deportation decision can be enforced before the appeal process has become final, unless a court separately prohibits enforcement.
19 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 30/2018 vpPassed
Broadening criminal liability for terrorist offences
Counter-terrorism legislation will be tightened to meet the requirements of an EU directive. Independent training for a terrorist offence and facilitating travel for the purpose of terrorism will also become punishable acts.
16 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 48/2025 vpIn progress
Converting foreign death penalties into imprisonment
Finnish authorities will receive the competence to convert a death penalty imposed abroad into a prison sentence to be served in Finland. The amendment would enable the transfer and enforcement of sentences in Finland where the sentenced person is a Finnish citizen or resides in Finland.
26 May 2026 · no votes yet - HE 56/2017 vpPassed
Countering unmarked military groups
Authorities will be granted the right to intervene in the activities of military groups operating without state insignia and to use force against them throughout the country. The entry of an unmarked military group into the country will be criminalised as a violation of territorial integrity.
28 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 92/2016 vpPassed
Extending criminal protection for UN personnel
Finland will approve an international protocol on the safety of UN personnel. Legal protection will extend beyond peacekeepers to UN workers operating in humanitarian aid and peacebuilding.
7 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 20/2016 vpPassed
Reforming civil explosives conformity rules
A new act will be enacted for explosives for civil uses to implement the requirements of an EU directive. At the same time, the permit procedure for importing foreign chemical tanks will be streamlined.
2 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 93/2016 vpPassed
Criminalising travel for terrorist purposes
Travelling abroad for the purpose of committing a terrorist offence, as well as attempting and financing such travel, will be made criminal offences. Authorities will be granted the right to use secret coercive measures and secret intelligence gathering to prevent and investigate such travel.
31 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 24/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Aligning trademark law with EU law
The Trademarks Act will be clarified and updated to align with European Union legislation and case law. The act will lay down more precise provisions on the content, limitations and distinctive character of trademark protection.
11 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 4/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing forfeiture of criminal proceeds
The forfeiture to the state of property and economic benefits obtained through crime will be expanded and made more effective. In certain situations, defendants will have to prove the legal origin of their property themselves to prevent it from being forfeited to the state.
4 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 66/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Improving protection and rights of crime victims
The right of crime victims to receive information, support and protection during criminal proceedings would be strengthened. Victims of serious crimes would, among other things, be granted the right to receive notification upon request when an offender is released from prison.
21 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 55/2015 vpPassed
Stricter penalties for environmental offences
More severe penalties can be imposed for the most serious nature conservation and environmental offences. A new offence of aggravated nature conservation offence will be added to the Criminal Code, carrying up to four years of imprisonment.
18 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 12/2015 vpPassed
Returning unlawfully removed cultural objects
The return from Finland of national treasures and other cultural objects unlawfully removed from EU countries will be made more effective. The return of an object removed from another member state can be claimed in more cases than before and within a longer time limit.
16 Oct 2015 · passed without a vote