Criminal Sanctions Agency (abbreviated to Rise, fi, Rikosseuraamuslaitos, sv, Brottspåföljdsmyndigheten
) is a
Finnish government agency that enforces
prison sentence
In law, a sentence is the punishment for a crime ordered by a trial court after conviction in a criminal procedure, normally at the conclusion of a trial. A sentence may consist of imprisonment, a fine, or other sanctions. Sentences for multipl ...
s,
community service sentences and maintains rehabilitation services. Rise operates under the direction of the
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Named "Ministry"
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.
Rise maintains 26 prisons and 14 community service offices in Finland.
Historiaa - Rikosseuraamuslaitos
Retrieved 13 February 2018
See also
*Human rights in Finland
Human rights in Finland are freedom of speech, religion, association, and assembly as upheld in law and in practice. Individuals are guaranteed basic rights under the constitution, by legislative acts, and in treaties relating to human rights ...
*Law enforcement in Finland
Law enforcement in Finland is the responsibility of several agencies. The Police of Finland, a national police agency, is responsible for most tasks. The two other main agencies are the Finnish Border Guard and the Finnish Customs. Examples of ...
* Judicial system of Finland
References
Government agencies of Finland
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