Lähestymiskielto
Lähestymiskielto is a legal measure in Finland designed to protect individuals from harassment, stalking, or violence. It is a court order that prohibits a specific person, the enjoined party, from approaching or contacting another specific person, the protected party. The purpose of a lähestymiskielto is to prevent further harm and ensure the safety and well-being of the protected party.
A lähestymiskielto can be granted if there is a real risk of violence, threats, or persistent harassment
The application for a lähestymiskielto can be made by the individual seeking protection or by the police.