kahtlustaja
Kahtlustaja is a Finnish term that translates to "suspect" in English and refers to an individual who is suspected of committing a criminal offense. In the context of criminal justice, a kahtlustaja is someone who is under investigation by law enforcement authorities based on reasonable grounds to believe they may have committed a crime, but who has not yet been formally charged or convicted.
The concept of kahtlustaja plays a significant role in Finnish criminal proceedings, where the legal process
In Finnish law, the rights of a kahtlustaja are protected throughout the investigative process, including the
The term is also used in broader contexts to describe anyone under suspicion, emphasizing the early stage