An Overview of Amnesty Law

Introduction An amnesty law is any legislative, constitutional or executive arrangement that retroactively exempts a select group of people, usually military leaders and government leaders, from criminal liability for the crimes that they committed. More specifically, in the ‘age of accountability’, amnesty laws have come to be considered as granting impunity for the violation of… Read More

What Happens If You Commit A Crime In The Military?

Introduction Scenario: You have been involved in some form of altercation while off-base or on leave, and now you are facing arrest. If you are arrested while serving in the military, what are your options? Continue reading this article to discover more about how expressing your legal rights may have a profound impact on your… Read More

Who was Olavi Laiho?

Introduction Mauno Olavi Laiho (1907 to 02 September 1944) was the last Finn to be executed in Finland. Early Life Olavi Laiho was born the son of a farmhand in Halikko, Finland. He was introduced to communism very early on, and was an active member of the underground Finnish Communist Party. He moved to Turku,… Read More