rikoslaillinen

Rikoslaillinen refers to a legal concept in Finland where a defendant is acquitted of a crime due to a mental defect or illness, rather than a lack of evidence. This can include conditions such as schizophrenia, autism, and other mental health disorders that impair a person's ability to understand the consequences of their actions.

In Finland, the laws governing rikoslaillinen are laid out in the Mental Health Act and the Criminal Code. A verdict of rikoslaillinen is typically delivered by a court after a psychiatric evaluation has been conducted, during which a psychiatrist assesses whether the defendant had the psychological capacity to commit the crime.

According to Finnish law, a person who is found to be rikoslaillinen may still be considered criminally responsible for their actions, but the court must take their mental condition into account when determining the severity of their sentence. This can lead to a lighter sentence or even a suspended sentence.

Rikoslaillinen verdicts are relatively rare in Finland, accounting for only a small percentage of all criminal cases. The Finnish justice system has implemented various procedures to ensure that individuals with mental health issues receive fair and humane treatment, including the use of psychiatric evaluations and specialist reports.