Finland Sees First Immigration Lawyers
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published Fri 09:56 AM, updated Fri 11:50 AM
The increased need for legal assistance and advice has led to the establishment of Juridix – Finland's first law firm specialised in immigration affairs. The two lawyers working at Juridix mainly deal with appeals over negative asylum decisions.
Lawyer Pekka Pyyknen notes that asylum applications are turned down in nearly half of all cases, and he expects the need for his company's services to increase in the future.
The growing duration of the asylum process itself adds to the need for legal services. After asylum and residence permit issues, matters arising from ethnic discrimination are increasingly dealt with by legal services; Minority Ombudsman Johanna Suurp notes that in many cases, the victims of discrimination are reluctant to pursue complaints.
Legislation affecting foreigners living in Finland is constantly changing, and it is not always easy for people affected to keep up. In addition to private lawyers, legal aid is available from the refugee advice centre.
The increased need for legal assistance and advice by asylum seekers and immigrants has led to the establishment of a new law firm in Finland that specialises in immigration affairs.
The increased need for legal assistance and advice has led to the establishment of Juridix – Finland's first law firm specialised in immigration affairs. The two lawyers working at Juridix mainly deal with appeals over negative asylum decisions.
Lawyer Pekka Pyyknen notes that asylum applications are turned down in nearly half of all cases, and he expects the need for his company's services to increase in the future.
The growing duration of the asylum process itself adds to the need for legal services. After asylum and residence permit issues, matters arising from ethnic discrimination are increasingly dealt with by legal services; Minority Ombudsman Johanna Suurp notes that in many cases, the victims of discrimination are reluctant to pursue complaints.
Legislation affecting foreigners living in Finland is constantly changing, and it is not always easy for people affected to keep up. In addition to private lawyers, legal aid is available from the refugee advice centre.
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