Leena Meri
Leena Meri is a Finnish politician and member of the Finns Party, currently serving as the Minister of Justice. She has been in the news due to her controversial comments regarding the progression of a ban on conversion therapy, which has sparked significant criticism from opposition parties and raised questions about her adherence to the democratic will of the parliament.
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Recent news mentions
Leena Meri is the Minister of Justice discussing proposed cuts to legal aid for the acquitted.
Oikeusministeri Meri leikkauksista syyttömien oikeusapuun: ”Kipuilen asian kanssa”
Finland· 2025-12-20
Justice Minister Leena Meri has previously assessed that the age of criminal responsibility of 15 years could be reconsidered.
Selvitys: Poliisi voisi ottaa kiinni alle 15-vuotiaanFinland· 2025-08-21
Leena Meri is scheduled to be interviewed by Putkonen as the Minister of Justice.
Matti Putkonen palasi eläkkeeltä puolueen avuksiFinland· 2025-07-21
Leena Meri, the Finnish Minister of Justice, requested her subordinates to explore the possibility of renting prison places in foreign countries, primarily considering Estonia.
Soome uurib võimalust Eestisse vange saata
Estonia· 2025-07-10Leena Meri, the Minister of Justice, stated that there are no conditions for advancing the ban on conversion therapies.
Eduskunnan eheytyshoitoäänestys antoi toivoa seksuaali- ja sukupuolivähemmistöilleFinland· 2025-03-29
Leena Meri is the Minister of Justice who stated that the ban on conversion therapy cannot be implemented due to lack of time and disagreements among government parties.
Ministeri Meri: Eheytyshoitojen kieltämistä ei voida toteuttaaFinland· 2025-03-28
Leena Meri is criticized for her comments regarding the progress of banning conversion therapy.
Oppositio pöyristyi Leena Meren kommenteista: ”Muistuttaa yksinvaltiaan toimintaa”Finland· 2025-03-28
