Fiches Belges: Finlande

Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation?

Yes. Obtaining information from authorities. Notwithstanding secrecy provisions, the police have a right to obtain from an authority or body assigned to perform a public function any information necessary to carry out an official duty, unless disclosing such information or using it as evidence is prohibited or restricted by law. Obtaining information from a private organization or person. In relation to a criminal investigation, a police or customs officer has the right to obtain any information necessary to prevent or investigate an offence.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

MLA 2000 and Protocol established by the Council in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty on European Union to the Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

MLA 2000: National Bureau of Investigation. Protocol established by the Council in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty on European Union to the Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union: National Bureau of Investigation

* execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority)

Police and customs authorities.

Accepted languages for the request/decision

N/A

Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable)

N/A

a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

N/A