Human Rights Committee

Concluding observations on the sixth periodic report of Finland*

1.The Committee considered the sixth periodic report of Finland (CCPR/C/FIN/6) at its 2987th and 2988th meetings (CCPR/C/SR.2987 and 2988), held on 12 July 2013. At its 3003rd meeting (CCPR/C/SR.3003), held on 24 July 2013, it adopted the following concluding observations.

A.Introduction

2.The Committee welcomes the timely submission of Finland’s sixth periodic report and the information presented therein. It expresses appreciation for the opportunity to renew constructive dialogue with the State party’s delegation on the measures that the State party has taken during the reporting period to implement the provisions of the Covenant. The Committee is grateful to the State party for its written replies (CCPR/C/FIN/Q/6/Add.1) to the list of issues, which were supplemented by oral responses provided by the delegation.

B.Positive aspects

3.The Committee welcomes the following legislative and institutional steps taken by the State