Capital punishment in Finland
Capital punishment in Finland refers to the historical use of the death penalty in Finland. The practice has been abolished, and Finland is now among the countries that have completely eliminated capital punishment from their legal system.
History
Capital punishment in Finland has a long history, dating back to the time when Finland was part of the Swedish Empire. During this period, the death penalty was used for a variety of crimes, including murder, treason, and even witchcraft.
Swedish Rule
Under Swedish rule, the legal system in Finland was heavily influenced by Swedish laws. The death penalty was a common punishment for serious crimes. Executions were carried out by beheading, hanging, or shooting.
Russian Rule
When Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland under the Russian Empire in 1809, the use of capital punishment continued. However, the frequency of executions began to decline. The last execution for a civilian crime in Finland took place in 1825.
Independence and World War II
After gaining independence from Russia in 1917, Finland retained the death penalty in its legal system. During the Finnish Civil War (1918), capital punishment was used extensively by both the White and Red factions.
During World War II, Finland used the death penalty for crimes such as espionage and treason. The last wartime execution took place in 1944.
Abolition
The movement to abolish capital punishment gained momentum in the post-war period. In 1949, Finland abolished the death penalty for peacetime crimes. The final step came in 1972 when capital punishment was abolished for all crimes, including those committed during wartime.
Current Status
Today, Finland is a staunch opponent of the death penalty and advocates for its abolition worldwide. The country is a signatory to various international treaties that prohibit the use of capital punishment, including the European Convention on Human Rights.
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