Vangitseminen

Vangitseminen is a Finnish term that designates the act of arresting or detaining a person by police or other authorities. The word is formed from vangita, to capture, and the -minen nominal suffix, and it is used to describe the initial step in criminal procedure when a person is apprehended in connection with suspected crime. It is distinct from vankeus, which denotes imprisonment or the period of serving a sentence.

In practice, vangitseminen refers to the temporary deprivation of liberty during investigation and before a formal judgment. The procedure is governed by rules designed to protect rights, including the requirement to inform the person of the reasons for the arrest, the right to legal counsel, and, where needed, the right to an interpreter. Arrest may require a warrant or be allowed without one in urgent circumstances; detention is typically time-limited and subject to judicial review.

After arrest, authorities may release the person, continue questioning, or apply pre-trial detention if required and justified by risk of flight, interference with the investigation, or the evidence concerns. Any detention beyond a short initial period is usually reviewed by a court.

This article uses a general, not country-specific approach since the specific rules governing vangitseminen vary by jurisdiction. See also: Arrest, Detention, Prison, Criminal procedure, Vankeus.