Thousands of people who fled Ukraine may secure a municipality of residence from March
3.2.2023 10.30
More than 45,000 people who fled Ukraine last year may be eligible for a municipality of residence in 2023 after residing in Finland for one year, with about 13,000 already satisfying the qualifying period of residence in March–April. On registering a municipality of residence, they will leave the reception services system and become clients of municipalities and wellbeing services counties. This will make them a more integrated part of society in Finland.
Assistance to be given to victims of human trafficking irrespective of the progress of criminal proceedings
29.12.2022 14.41
The status and the right to services of victims of human trafficking will improve as the help provided through the Assistance System will no longer depend on the progress of the criminal proceedings related to human trafficking. Primarily, assistance will be based on an assessment of the victim’s individual situation. The President of the Republic approved the related legislative amendments on 29 December and they will enter into force on 1 January.
Government proposes legislative amendments to improve status of victims of human trafficking
20.10.2022 13.49
The Government aims to improve the status of victims of human trafficking and strengthen their right to services, regardless of the progress of related criminal proceedings in a human trafficking case. The purpose is to loosen the link between assistance to victims and criminal proceedings by amending the Act on the Reception of Persons Applying for International Protection and on the Identification of and Assistance to Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings. This is in line with the Government Programme. The Government submitted a proposal on the amendments to Parliament on 20 October.
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Thousands of people who fled Ukraine may secure a municipality of residence from March
Press release
3.2.2023 10.30
Assistance to be given to victims of human trafficking irrespective of the progress of criminal proceedings
Press release
29.12.2022 14.41
Government proposes legislative amendments to improve status of victims of human trafficking
Press release
20.10.2022 13.49
New advisory board appointed to guide and develop rescue services
Press release
29.9.2022 13.55
Rescue Act to be reformed on basis of preliminary study and comments received during consultation round
Press release
31.8.2021 10.51
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