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National Prosecution Authority (Syyttäjälaitos)
Conducts criminal prosecutions.
What this authority does
Led by the Prosecutor General, it decides on charges and conducts prosecutions before the district courts, ensuring consistent and independent prosecution nationwide.
Services for the public
- Criminal prosecutions
- Charging decisions
- Appeals
- Prosecution policy
Before you contact this authority
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