Laki julkiseen keskusteluun osallistuvien henkilöiden suojelemisesta rajat ylittäviltä häirintäkanteilta / Lag om skydd mot gränsöverskridande rättegångsmissbruk för personer som deltar i den offentliga debatten (334/2026) 8.5.2026

This Finnish law aims to protect individuals participating in public debate from being targeted by cross-border legal harassment. It addresses the misuse of legal proceedings, often referred to as SLAPPs, which are used to silence critics through costly and intimidating litigation across different jurisdictions. Journalists, activists, and other public figures are primarily affected. The law provides safeguards to prevent malicious lawsuits from being used as a tool to stifle freedom of expression and democratic participation.