IT GOES ON AND ON: The racism scandal came roaring back last week, as Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s newspaper of note, published racist private messages sent by Wille Rydman – the current Interior Minister from The Finns Party. Wille Rydman, as stated in a
Strictly taken, it's not correct to speak of any suit or countersuit, as if we were talking about civil claims. There have been two criminal investigations carried out by the police. With defamation, bringing charges ultimately requires that Rydman himself demands punishment, though, but even his (civil) claims of compensation for any damage caused by the criminal act could be presented and litigated by the prosecutor on his behalf as part of the criminal trial.
In general, Finns are eager to invoke criminal law and request investigation by police in the face of any perceived injustice — and sure, it does make sense if a suitable crime is found, since you can avoid much of the legal costs compared to any possible (alternative) civil process.
Strictly taken, it's not correct to speak of any suit or countersuit, as if we were talking about civil claims. There have been two criminal investigations carried out by the police. With defamation, bringing charges ultimately requires that Rydman himself demands punishment, though, but even his (civil) claims of compensation for any damage caused by the criminal act could be presented and litigated by the prosecutor on his behalf as part of the criminal trial.
In general, Finns are eager to invoke criminal law and request investigation by police in the face of any perceived injustice — and sure, it does make sense if a suitable crime is found, since you can avoid much of the legal costs compared to any possible (alternative) civil process.