Satu Rantaeskola

Satu Rantaeskola is a prominent Finnish academic and researcher in the field of law, known for her expertise in juvenile justice and child welfare. She serves as a lecturer at the Police University College of Finland, where she has conducted significant research related to youth crime and the legal implications of policing minors. Recently, she has been in the news for her involvement in a report commissioned by the Ministry of Justice, which proposes allowing police to detain children under 15 years of age suspected of criminal activities, emphasizing the importance of viewing such cases through the lens of child protection rather than punitive measures.