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2002/584/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the **n_European Arrest Warrant_n** and the surrender procedures between Member States Implemented   1 Ean 2004

Notification under articles 6.3, 7.2, 8.2 et 25.2 EAW by Finland

1286/2003, last amendment 17.10.2014/824. The law can be found through Finlex using the numbers (www.finlex.fi) which is a national legal database

Implementation of Framework Decision on EAW by Member States. April 2020

2009/299/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2009/299/JHA of 26 February 2009 amending Framework Decisions 2002/584/JHA, 2005/214/JHA, 2006/783/JHA, 2008/909/JHA and 2008/947/JHA, thereby enhancing the procedural rights of persons and fostering the application of the principle of mutual recognition to **n_decisions rendered in the absence_n** of the person concerned at the trial Implemented   28 Márta 2011 -

Amendments in 3 national laws, 23-25/2011

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2000/383/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA of 29 May 2000 on increasing protection by criminal penalties and other sanctions against **n_counterfeiting_n** in connection with the introduction of the euro (replaced by Directive 2014/62/EU) Implemented   1 DFómh 2001 --

This measure has been repealed by Directive 2014/62/EU.

Council Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA of 15 March 2001 on the **n_standing of victims_n** in criminal proceedings (replaced by Directive 2012/29/EU)   - --

This measure has been repealed by Directive 2012/29/EU.

[**N_replaced by Directive 2019/713_n**] 2001/413/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2001/413/JHA of 28 May 2001 **n_combating fraud_n** and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment Implemented   ---
2001/500/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2001/500/JHA of 26 June 2001 on **n_money laundering_n**, the identification, tracing, freezing, seizing and confiscation of instrumentalities and the proceeds of crime Implemented   -

Legislation already in place

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2002/465/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/465/JHA of 13 June 2002 on **n_joint investigation teams (JIT)_n** Implemented   1 Ean 2003 -

2002/1313, last amendment 15 March 2014/304. The law can be found through Finlex using the numbers (www.finlex.fi) which is a national legal database

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2002/475/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA of 13 June 2002 on **n_combating terrorism_n** (repealed and replaced by Directive 2017/541) Implemented   -

Please see, 2008/919/JHA: Council Framework Decision of 28 November 2008 amending Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA on combating terrorism.

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2002/629/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA of 19 July 2002 on **n_combating trafficking in human beings_n** (replaced by Directive 2011/36)   - --

Framework Decision replaced by Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims of 5 April 2011, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA, (table of status of implementation), which this country has implemented.

2002/946/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/946/JHA of 28 November 2002 on the strengthening of the penal framework to prevent the facilitation of **n_unauthorised entry, transit and residence_n** Implemented   1 Lún 2004 -

Amendments in 7 national laws, 650-656/2004. The law can be found through Finlex using the numbers (www.finlex.fi) which is a national legal database

Report from the Commission on the implementation of this Framework Decision.

2003/568/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2003/568/JHA of 22 July 2003 on **n_combating corruption_n** in the private sector Implemented   22 Iúil 2005 -

465/2005. The law can be found through Finlex using the numbers (www.finlex.fi) which is a national legal database

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2003/577/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2003/577/JHA of 22 July 2003 on the execution in the European Union of **n_orders freezing property or evidence_n** (Still applicable for Denmark and Ireland; for other MS replaced by Regulation 2018/1805) Implemented   2 Lún 2005

Notification by Finland on the implementation of the Framework Decision on Freezing Orders

540/2005. The law can be found through Finlex using the numbers (www.finlex.fi) which is a national legal database

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

2004/68/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA of 22 December 2003 on combating the **n_sexual exploitation of children and child pornography_n** (replaced by Directive 2011/93/EU)   - --

Framework Decision replaced by Directive 2011/93/EU on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography of 13 December 2011 , and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (table of status of implementation) which this country has implemented.

2004/757/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2004/757/JHA of 25 October 2004 laying down minimum provisions on the constituent elements of criminal acts and penalties in the field of illicit **n_drug trafficking_n** Implemented   1 Ean 2007 -

Amendment in one national law 928/2006. The law can be found through Finlex using the numbers (www.finlex.fi) which is a national legal database

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2005/212/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2005/212/JHA of 24 February 2005 on **n_Confiscation of Crime-Related Proceeds_n**, Instrumentalities and Property Implemented   -

Legislation already in place

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2005/222/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2005/222/JHA of 24 February 2005 on **n_attacks against information systems_n** (replaced by Directive 2013/40/EU) Implemented   ---
2005/214/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2005/214/JHA of 24 February 2005 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to **n_financial penalties_n** Implemented   22 Márta 2007

231/2007. The law can be found through Finlex using the numbers (www.finlex.fi) which is a national legal database

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

2006/783/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2006/783/JHA of 6 October 2006 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to **n_confiscation orders_n** (Still applicable for Denmark and Ireland; for other MS replaced by Regulation 2018/1805) Implemented   24 Samh 2008

Council Framework Decisions on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to confiscation orders and on the application of the principle of the mutual recognition to financial penalties - Correction of contact details

Notification of the implementation of the Framework Decision on Confiscation Orders by Finland

222/2008. The law can be found through Finlex using the numbers (www.finlex.fi) which is a national legal database

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

2006/960/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2006/960/JHA of 18 December 2006 on simplifying the **n_exchange of information and intelligence_n** Implemented   12 Feabh 2009

26/2009 

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2008/675/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/675/JHA of 24 July 2008 on **n_taking account of convictions_n** in the Member States of the European Union in the course of new criminal proceedings Implemented   15 Lún 2010 -

Amendments in 3 national laws 179-181/2010

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2008/841/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/841/JHA of 24 October 2008 for **n_organised crime_n** Implemented   ---
2008/909/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA of 27 November 2008 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters imposing **n_custodial sentences or measures involving deprivation of liberty_n** for the purposes of their enforcement Implemented   5 Noll 2011

Notification by Finland on the implementation of the Framework Decision on Transfer of prisoners

1169/2011

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

Complementary information: Declarations under Article 7(4) -double criminality- and Article 28(2) -transitional provision-

2008/913/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA of 28 November 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of **n_racism and xenophobia_n** by means of criminal law Implemented   ---
2008/919/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/919/JHA of 28 November 2008 **n_amending Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA on combating terrorism_n** (repealed and replaced by Directive 2017/541) Implemented   1 Lún 2008 -

2008/503, 2013/325 

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2008/947/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/947/JHA of 27 November 2008 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments and probation decisions with a view to the supervision of **n_probation measures and alternative sanctions_n** Implemented   5 Noll 2011

Implementation of the Council Framework on probation decisions. Notification of declarations made by Finland

1170/2011

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

2008/977/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA of 27 November 2008 on the **n_protection of personal data_n** processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters Planned   process ongoing --

This measure has been repealed by Directive 2016/680/EU.

2009/315/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2009/315/JHA of 26 February 2009 on the organisation and content of **n_exchange of information extracted from the criminal record_n** between Member States Implemented   15 Beal 2012 -

214/2012

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2009/829/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2009/829/JHA of 23 October 2009 for **n_supervision measures_n** Implemented   1 Noll 2012

620/2012

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

2009/948/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2009/948/JHA of 30 November 2009 for **n_conflicts of jurisdiction_n** Implemented   19 Meith 2012

Notification on the implementation of Framework Decision on conflicts of jurisdiction by Finland

295/2012

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

2001/40/EC: Directive 2001/40/EC of 28 May 2001 on the mutual recognition of decisions on the **n_expulsion of third country nationals_n** Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2002/90/EC: Directive 2002/90/EC of 28 November 2002 defining the facilitation of **n_unauthorised entry, transit and residence_n** Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2004/80/EC: Directive 2004/80/EC of 29 April 2004 relating to **n_compensation to crime victims_n** Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2005/35/EC: Directive 2005/35/EC of 7 September 2005 on **n_ship-source pollution_n** and on the introduction of penalties for infringements Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2005/60/EC: Directive 2005/60/EC of 26 October 2005 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of **n_money laundering and terrorist financing_n** (replaced by Directive (EU) 2015/849) Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2006/70/EC: Directive 2006/70/EC of 1 August 2006 laying down **n_implementing measures for Directive 2005/60/EC_n** Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2008/99/EC: Directive 2008/99/EC of 19 November 2008 on the **n_protection of the environment_n** through criminal law Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2009/123/EC: Directive 2009/123/EC of 21 October 2009 **n_amending Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution_n** and on the introduction of penalties for infringements Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2010/64/EU: Directive 2010/64/EU of 20 October 2010 on the **n_right to interpretation and translation in criminal proceedings_n** Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2011/36/EU: Directive 2011/36/EU of 5 April 2011 on preventing and combating **n_trafficking in human beings_n**, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA Implemented   6 Aib 2013 -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2011/82/EU: Directive 2011/82/EU of 25 October 2011 facilitating the **n_cross-border exchange of information on road safety_n** related traffic offences   - ---
2011/92/EU: Directive 2011/92/EU of 13 December 2011 on **n_combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography_n**, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2011/99/EU: Directive 2011/99/EU of 13 December 2011 on the **n_European Protection Order_n** Implemented  

Notification of the implementation of the Directive on the European Protection Order by Finland. Competent authorities

Laki tuomioistuinten ja eräiden oikeushallintoviranomaisten suoritteista perittävistä maksuista  / Lag om avgifter för domstolars och vissa justitieförvaltningsmyndigheters prestationer (701/1993), muutettu viimeksi / senast ändrad genom (233/2015) 20.3.2015Lähestymiskiellosta annettu laki / Lagen om besöksförbud (898/1998), muutettu viimeksi / senast ändrad genom (228/2015) 20/3/2015Rikoslaki / Strafflagen (39/1889), muutettu viimeksi / senast ändrad genom (181/2015) 6.3.2015Laki eurooppalaisesta suojelumääräyksestä annetun Euroopan parlamentin ja neuvoston direktiivin lainsäädännön alaan kuuluvien säännösten kansallisesta täytäntöönpanosta ja direktiivin soveltamisesta / Lag om det nationella genomförandet av de bestämmelser som hör till området för lagstiftningen i Europaparlamentets och rådets direktiv om den europeiska skyddsordern och om tillämpning av direktivet (226/2015). Disclaimer: The fact that there is a reference to national implementing measures does not necessarily mean that these measures are either comprehensive or in conformity.

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2012/13/EU: Directive 2012/13/EU of 22 May 2012 on the **n_right to information_n** in criminal proceedings Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2012/29/EU: Directive 2012/29/EU of 25 October 2012 establishing **n_minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime_n** Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2013/32/EU: Directive on common procedures for granting and withdrawing international protection of 26 June 2013 Planned   process ongoing --

Implemented Art. 1 to 30, Article 31(1), (2) and (6) to (9), Articles 32 to 46, Articles 49 and 50 and Annex I.

2013/40/EU: Directive 2013/40/EU of 12 August 2013 on **n_attacks against information systems_n** replacing Council Framework Decision 2005/222/JHA Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2013/48/EU: Directive 2013/48/EU of 22 October 2013 on **n_the right of access to a lawyer_n** in criminal proceedings and in European arrest warrant proceedings, and on the right to have a third party informed upon deprivation of liberty and to communicate with third persons Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2014/42/EU: Directive 2014/42/EU of 3 April 2014 on the **n_freezing and confiscation of instrumentalities_n** and proceeds of crime in the European Union Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2014/41/EU: Directive 2014/41/EU of 3 April 2014 regarding the **n_European Investigation Order_n** in criminal matters Implemented   3 Iúil 2017

Notification of the transposition of Directive 2014/41/EU by Finland

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Useful tools and information for the practical application of the European Investigation Order (EIO) directive

2014/62/EU: Directive 2014/62/EU of 15 May 2014 on the protection of the **n_euro and other currencies against counterfeiting_n** by criminal law and replacing Council Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2014/66/EU: Directive on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer of 15 May 2014   - ---
Directive 2014/57/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on criminal sanctions for market abuse (**n_market abuse directive_n**)   - ---
2015/413/EU: Directive 2015/413/EU of 11 March 2015 facilitating **n_cross-border exchange of information on road-safety-related traffic offences_n** (replaced by Directive 2019/713) Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2015/849/EU: Directive 2015/849/EU of 20 May 2015 on the **n_prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing_n**, amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012, and repealing Directive 2005/60/EC   - ---
2016/343/EU: Directive 2016/343/EU of 9 March 2016 on the strengthening of certain aspects of the **n_presumption of innocence and of the right to be present at the trial_n** in criminal proceedings Implemented   ---
(EU) 2016/680: Directive (EU) 2016/680 of 27 April 2016 on the **n_protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities_n** for the purposes of the prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, and on the free movement of such data, and **n_repealing Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA_n**   - ---
2017/541/EU: Directive 2017/541/EU of 15 March 2017 on **n_combating terrorism_n** and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA and amending Council Decision 2005/671/JHA   - ---
2016/681/EU: Directive 2016/681 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 **n_on the use of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime_n**   - ---
2016/800/EU: Directive 2016/800/EU of 11 May 2016 on **n_procedural safeguards for children who are suspects or accused persons_n** in criminal proceedings Implemented   11 Meith 2019 -

Laws 322-329/2019

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2016/1919/EU: Directive 2016/1919/EU of 26 October 2016 on **n_legal aid for suspects and accused persons in criminal proceedings and for requested persons in European arrest warrant_n** proceedings Implemented   ---
TREOIR (AE) 2017/1371 Ó PHARLAIMINT NA hEORPA AGUS ÓN gCOMHAIRLE an 5 Iúil 2017 maidir leis an gcomhrac in aghaidh na calaoise ar leasanna airgeadais an Aontais trí bhíthin an dlí choiriúil Implemented   1 Aib 2019 -

Laws 368-369/2019

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Treoir (AE) 2018/843 ó Pharlaimint na hEorpa agus ón gComhairle an 30 Bealtaine 2018 lena leasaítear Treoir (AE) 2015/849 maidir le húsáid an chórais airgeadais chun sciúradh airgid nó maoiniú sceimhlitheoireachta a chosc, agus lena leasaítear Treoir 2009/138/CE agus Treoir 2013/36/AE   - ---
TREOIR (AE) 2018/1673 Ó PHARLAIMINT NA hEORPA AGUS ÓN gCOMHAIRLE an 23 Deireadh Fómhair 2018 maidir le sciúradh airgid a chomhrac tríd an dlí coiriúil   - ---
TREOIR (AE) 2019/713 Ó PHARLAIMINT NA hEORPA AGUS ÓN gCOMHAIRLE an 17 Aibreán 2019 maidir le calaois agus góchumadh modhanna íocaíochta neamhairgid a chomhrac agus lena n-ionadaítear Cinneadh Réime 2001/413/CGB ón gComhairle   - ---
TREOIR (AE) 2019/884 Ó PHARLAIMINT NA hEORPA AGUS ÓN gCOMHAIRLE an 17 Aibreán 2019 lena leasaítear Cinneadh Réime 2009/315/CGB ón gComhairle, a mhéid a bhaineann le malartú faisnéise faoi náisiúnaigh tríú tír agus a mhéid a bhaineann leis an gCóras Faisnéise Eorpach um Thaifid Choiriúla (ECRIS), agus a ghabhann ionad Chinneadh 2009/316/CGB ón gComhairle Implemented   1 Feabh 2023 -

https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2023/20230073

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2023/1544/EU: Directive (EU) 2023/1544 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2023 laying down harmonised rules on the designation of **n_designated establishments and the appointment of legal representatives for the purpose of gathering electronic evidence_n** in criminal proceedings   - ---
2023/977/EU: Directive (EU) 2023/977 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on the **n_exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities of Member States and repealing Council Framework Decision 2006/960/JHA_n**   - ---
2024/1260/EU: Directive (EU) 2024/1260 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on **n_asset recovery and confiscation_n**   - ---
2024/1203/EU: Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on the **n_protection of the environment_n** through criminal law and replacing Directives 2008/99/EC and 2009/123/EC   - ---
2008/978/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/978/JHA of 18 December 2008 on the **n_European Evidence Warrant (EEW)_n** for the purpose of obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings in criminal matters. – repealed by Regulation (EU) 2016/95 of 20 January 2016 repealing certain acts in the field of police cooperation and judicial cooperation in criminal matters. Implemented   19 Ean 2011

Notification by Finland of the implementation of the Framework Decision on European Evidence Warrant. Pdf

729/2010

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