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Journal of Foreign Legislation and Comparative Law
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Tapio Lappi-Seppala Control over the Number of Prisoners: the Finnish Experience

Abstract: The author analyzes the criminal policy of Finland, stops at the problem of reducing the number of individuals who are in custody. The article provides extensive statistical material. The article is of great interest to readers.


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comparative law, criminal law, Finland, detention, prisoners, crime.


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