kahtlustatavate
Kahtlustatavat is a Finnish legal term referring to persons who are suspected of having committed a crime. In the Finnish criminal process, kahtlustatavat are individuals against whom there is reasonable suspicion, and they are part of the investigation phase. They have not yet been formally charged in court as defendants. The status may change as the investigation develops, potentially becoming epäilty (someone under suspicion) or syytetty (the accused) if the case advances to court.
Rights and procedures: Kahtlustatavat have the right to be informed about the reasons for the suspicion and
Investigation and context: The term is primarily used in official language and media reports about ongoing
Etymology: The word derives from kahtlustaa, meaning to suspect, with the -tava/-tettava suffix forming a noun