Finland hate crime ruling echoes in Canada Bill C-9 debate

Canada (MNN) — A hate speech case in Finland is drawing international attention and reigniting debate over Canada’s proposed Bill C-9.On March 26, Finland’s Supreme Court convicted former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen (header photo) and Bishop Juhana Pohjola of a hate crime. The case stands out not only for the conviction itself, but for how it was prosecuted. Authorities used the “war crimes and crimes against humanity” section of Finland’s criminal code — a category typically reserved for fa