Project launched to prepare legislative amendments on using passenger name record data in crime prevention
28.6.2024 9.39
The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to prepare legislative amendments on the use of air carriers’ passenger name record (PNR) data in the prevention of terrorist offences and serious crime.
Legislative amendments to expand the Border Guard's right to use more technology in statutory duties
27.6.2024 13.58
In future, the Border Guard will be able to make better use of modern technology in its key statutory duties, such as border control and the maintenance of border security and order along the border. The amendments will enter into force on 5 July 2024.
Finland to introduce new border procedure – asylum applications can be processed near the border
27.6.2024 13.49
A new border procedure will be added to Finnish legislation. The procedure will allow asylum applications submitted by persons who have already arrived in the country to be processed near the border if certain preconditions are met. These are different provisions from the border security act that is currently being discussed by Parliament.
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Project launched to prepare legislative amendments on using passenger name record data in crime prevention
Press release
28.6.2024 9.39
Legislative amendments to expand the Border Guard's right to use more technology in statutory duties
Press release
27.6.2024 13.58
Finland to introduce new border procedure – asylum applications can be processed near the border
Press release
27.6.2024 13.49
Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue until 4 March 2026
Press release
25.6.2024 16.07
Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Norwegian Minister of Justice and Public Security Enger Mehl meet in Finland
Press release
24.6.2024 14.50
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