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Ombudsman clears bear hunt authorities

20-Mar-08

Deputy Parliamentary Ombudsman Jukka Lindstedt has determined that the Finnish police or Border Guard did not act illegally or negligently in staging the Hanko “bear hunt” I wrote about in May 2007.

Hunting is a worthwhile and problem-free youth hobby, so let’s hinder it

10-Nov-07

On 13 Sep 2007, Finnish ministers Sirkka-Liisa Anttila and Anne Holmlund sent a plea to their colleagues in Portugal, country of EU presidency, regarding the EU gun control directive. The petitioners urged that no new restrictions be placed on the right of under 18-year olds to acquire and keep firearms. Persons over the age of 15 should [...]