Mikko Puumalainen

Mikko Puumalainen is the Deputy Chancellor of Justice in Finland, known for his work on legal oversight and protection of human rights. Recently, he made headlines by marking a rare statement in the Finnish government protocol regarding a controversial 'return law' that permits the expulsion of asylum seekers at the border. He emphasized the legal risks associated with the law, particularly concerning its potential conflicts with international human rights obligations, which has been a subject of criticism from legal experts and the Constitutional Law Committee.