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KKO 346/2005 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding police officer's use of force during screening procedures under specific conditions.

Case Number KKO 346/2005
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the applicant's appeal against a lower court decision concerning the legality of a police officer's violent resistance during a screening procedure. The applicant argued that the officer's actions exceeded necessary limits, while the state contended the force was proportionate to the threat. The court ruled that the lower court correctly applied the statutory requirements for screening and found no error in the assessment of the officer's conduct.

Legislator headnote

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Korkein oikeus 26 luku 2 §; The court held that the use of force by a police officer during a screening procedure is permissible only when strictly necessary and proportionate to the specific threat encountered, and any violation of these conditions renders the action unlawful.

Keywords

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police screening procedures use of force limits proportionality principle violent resistance administrative law review

Cited Legislation

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Korkein oikeus 26 luku 2 §
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Full text

Kysymys seulonnan edellytyksistä virkamiehen väkivaltaista vastustamista ynnä muuta koskevassa asiassa.

OK 26 luku 2 §