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VakO 11.9.1986/3485:85 AI generated

Soldier's injury during escape from detention while intoxicated is excluded from military injury compensation.

Case Number VakO 11.9.1986/3485:85
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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The court dismissed the soldier's claim for military injury compensation after he escaped from detention while intoxicated and was shot by a guard. The soldier failed to obey the guard's stop command and warning shot, leading to the fatal wound. Consequently, the court ruled that the injury resulted from a criminal act, barring any compensation under the relevant military injury law.

Legislator headnote

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Soldier Injury Act; Military Injury Act: Compensation for injuries sustained by a soldier is excluded if the injury results from a criminal act committed by the soldier, such as escaping detention while intoxicated and using violence against guards.

Keywords

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military injury compensation criminal act exclusion escape from detention intoxication liability soldier injury law guard warning shot self-inflicted harm

Cited Legislation

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Soldier Injury Act
Military Injury Act
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Varusmiehen jouduttua iltavapaalla juopumuksen vuoksi kiinniotetuksi ja karattua selviämissellin ikkunasta hän ei ollut totellut vartiomiehen pysähtymiskomentoa eikä varoituslaukausta, jolloin vartiomiehen seuraava laukaus oli osunut varusmiehen sääreen. Varusmiehen katsottiin vamman saadessaan olleen rikollisessa teossa. Korvaus sotilasvammalain nojalla oli kokonaisuudessaan evättävä. (Äänestys 4-1) I-jaosto