rangaistujen

Rangaistujen is a Finnish term meaning "those who have been punished." It is used in legal, policy, and media contexts to refer to individuals who have received a criminal penalty after a court judgment.

In Finland, penalties may be imposed in different forms depending on the offence and circumstances. Common sanctions include vankeus (imprisonment), sakko (fine), yhdyskuntapalvelu (community service), and ehdollinen rangaistus (probation or conditional sentence).

Details of sentences are recorded in the rikosrekisteri (criminal record) maintained by authorities. Access to information is restricted, and records may be sealed or expunged after rehabilitation or a statutory period. A punishment can affect various rights or procedures, such as driving licenses, public employment eligibility, or other civil rights, depending on the offence and time since conviction.

Socially, the concept intersects with questions of reintegration, stigma, and rehabilitation. The Finnish justice system emphasizes rehabilitation and, where possible, programs that support education, employment, and treatment to reduce recidivism. Persistent stigma and barriers may nevertheless impede opportunities for those who have been punished.

Related topics include rikosrekisteri, rangaistus, and yhdyskuntapalvelu.