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KKO 4806/1996 AI generated

Suspension of investigation for potential new evidence does not bar state compensation claim for wrongful detention.

Case Number KKO 4806/1996
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted
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The Supreme Court allowed the applicant's claim for state compensation regarding wrongful detention. The investigation was suspended solely to preserve the possibility of discovering new evidence supporting the suspect's guilt later. The court ruled that this procedural suspension did not constitute a bar to the applicant's right to seek compensation under the relevant state liability law.

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Act on State Liability for Loss of Freedom; A suspension of criminal investigation for potential future evidence does not preclude a claim for state compensation for wrongful detention.

Keywords

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state liability wrongful detention criminal investigation suspension state compensation procedural bar

Cited Legislation

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Act on State Liability for Loss of Freedom
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kko-precedent_1993_156
Supreme Court allows partial compensation for wrongful detention where suspect did not obstruct investigation.
insurance_2005_4915-2004
False report claim dismissed; indirect liberty loss insufficient for criminal compensation under Finnish law.
kko-precedent_1996_146
Supreme Court allows compensation claim for wrongful detention when investigation is de facto terminated without charges.
kko-precedent_2006_94
Supreme Court held criminal trial costs assessment must follow civil principles, not legal aid fee schedules.
kko-precedent_1993_63
Supreme Court dismisses compensation claim where suspect's silence on crime details did not obstruct investigation.

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Esitutkinta oli keskeytetty vain sen varalta, että myöhemmin mahdollisesti ilmaantuisi uusia todisteita epäillyn A:n syyllisyyden tueksi. Kysymys A:n oikeudesta saada valtiolta korvausta syyttömästi vangitulle tai tuomitulle valtion varoista vapauden menetyksen johdosta maksettavasta korvauksesta annetun lain nojalla.