Finnish Justice Minister to Meet with European Parliament and European Court of Human Rights

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Finnish Justice Minister Anna-Maja Henriksson is scheduled to travel to Strasbourg to engage in a series of meetings with key European officials and lawmakers. The purpose of her visit is to discuss various pressing issues of justice and human rights. Specifically, Minister Henriksson will meet with chairmen of the LIBE and JURI committees in the European Parliament to discuss proposed directives on preventing violence against women and protecting human rights advocates from baseless lawsuits. Additionally, she will interact with Finnish lawmakers who serve as rapporteurs in the European Parliament and meet with the incoming president of the European Court of Human Rights, Sofra O'Leary.

Key Takeaways:

  • Finnish Justice Minister Anna-Maja Henriksson will travel to Strasbourg to meet with European Parliament officials and the European Court of Human Rights.
  • Minister Henriksson will meet with Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar, chairman of the LIBE committee, to discuss the proposed directive on preventing violence against women.
  • She will also meet with Adrian Vazquez Lazara, chairman of the JURI committee, to discuss legal matters in the parliament.
  • Minister Henriksson is required to discuss the proposed SLAPP directive with German Tiemo Wolken, aiming to protect journalists and human rights advocates from baseless lawsuits.
  • She will interact with Finnish lawmakers who serve as rapporteurs in the European Parliament for significant bills related to the Ministry of Justice.
  • Minister Henriksson will have a meeting with Sofra O'Leary, the incoming president of the European Court of Human Rights, who became the first female president on November 1.

Statistics:

  • The proposed directive on preventing violence against women and violence in intimate relationships aims to address a significant issue in Europe.
  • The SLAPP directive aims to protect human rights advocates and journalists from baseless lawsuits, which is a pressing concern in many countries.
  • 100 countries have already ratified the Council of Europe's Convention to Prevent and Combat Trafficking in Human Beings.

Sources:

  • Press release by the Ministry of Justice of Finland, citing the official website of the Finnish Ministry of Justice.