Summary of online targeting and shaming published

12.4.2021 12.01
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The summary is based on written material and supplements the report published earlier in March on measures to combat online targeting and shaming. However, the assessment of the extent and impacts of online targeting and shaming will require even more research-based information in the future.

Government proposal on safety at football matches and other sports events submitted to Parliament

8.4.2021 13.50
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On 8 April, the Government submitted to Parliament a government proposal concerning safety, security and service measures at football matches and other sports events. The purpose of the proposal is to bring into force the Council of Europe Convention on an Integrated Safety, Security and Service Approach at Football Matches and Other Sports Events. The Government also proposes that the Assembly Act be amended.

A guide on good practices for identifying and preventing hate crimes has been published
31.3.2021 10.06
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The Ministry of the Interior has published a guide on good practices for identifying and preventing hate crimes for the police and their stakeholders.

Foreign affairs and home affairs ministers to discuss external aspects of EU migration policy
15.3.2021 13.18
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The home affairs ministers and foreign affairs ministers of EU member states will meet at an informal video conference on 15 March 2021. Finland will be represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and State Secretary Olli-Poika Parviainen. The announced theme of the meeting is the external dimension of the EU’s migration and asylum reform. The debate will focus on mutually beneficial migration partnerships between the EU and non-EU countries, and enhanced coordination between the different parties.
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