Criminal Code of Finland (1995, as amended 2011) (excerpts related to Hate Crime Laws) (English)

[unofficial translation]

Criminal Code of Finland (amended 13.5.2011/511)

Chapter 6 Sentencing 

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Section 5 – Grounds increasing the punishment 

The following are grounds for increasing the punishment:

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(4) the crime has been motivated by race, colour, national or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation or disability or by other comparable ground (…) 

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