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KKO 1781/2001 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding prohibition of hiding under the Act on Compulsory Measures. Appeal rejected as the prohibition is a lawful administrative measure. Court upheld the lower court's decision against the applicant's challenge.

Case Number KKO 1781/2001
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court of Finland dismissed the applicant's appeal against the lower court's decision upholding a prohibition on hiding imposed under the Act on Compulsory Measures. The applicant argued that the measure violated their rights, but the court found no legal basis to overturn the administrative order. Consequently, the court ruled that the prohibition remained valid and enforceable as a necessary public safety measure.

Legislator headnote

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Act on Compulsory Measures; Act on the Right to Information; The prohibition of hiding constitutes a lawful administrative measure when justified by public safety needs and procedural requirements are met, thereby not violating the right to information or other constitutional guarantees.

Keywords

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Act on Compulsory Measures prohibition of hiding administrative measure public safety Supreme Court of Finland appeal dismissal constitutional rights

Cited Legislation

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Act on Compulsory Measures
Act on the Right to Information

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