Government bills8
- HE 99/2026 vpPassed
Video recording of court evidence
Oral evidence presented in district courts will begin to be recorded on video, which can be utilised directly on appeal without rehearing witnesses. At the same time, deadlines for submitting electronic documents to courts will be clarified.
22 Jun 2026 · 1 voteOnly vote · Proposed statement
125 jaa62 ei - HE 138/2026 vpIn progress
Speeding up criminal proceedings
The processing of criminal cases will be streamlined and expedited from the preliminary investigation stage through to court proceedings. The reform introduces, among other things, a new method of summons, time limits for naming evidence, and the option to record interrogations using audio only.
11 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 137/2026 vpIn progress
More effective forfeiture of criminal proceeds
Authorities will be able to forfeit criminal assets to the state more easily than before. Forfeiting assets will no longer always require a conviction for a specific individual offence.
11 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 63/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding remote connections in court proceedings
Courts will be able to hold hearings entirely via remote connections, and judges will also be able to participate in hearings remotely. In addition, hearing parties, witnesses and experts via remote connection will be made easier and more flexible.
28 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 133/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Video recording oral evidence in courts
Oral evidence in the district courts will be recorded on video as well as audio. In appeals, the court of appeal and the Supreme Court will receive evidence from these recordings, meaning witnesses and injured parties will not have to appear in court again.
21 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 227/2021 vpPassed
Appeals against European investigation orders
European investigation orders issued in Finland will be open to appeal before a court. This will improve the legal protection of persons subject to cross-border criminal investigation measures.
15 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 29/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming and streamlining administrative court proceedings
Court procedures in administrative courts will be clarified by a new general act. Appealing from an administrative court to the Supreme Administrative Court will as a rule require leave to appeal, which will speed up the final resolution of cases.
5 Jun 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 63/2015 vpPassed
Reforming Church membership registers and administration
Data protection and official responsibilities for the Church's joint membership register will be clarified. At the same time, provisions on ecclesiastical appeals and preparedness for exceptional circumstances will be updated.
11 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote