Open discussion on hate crimes at Oulu City Hall on 20 August

Welcome to Oulu City Hall on 20 August from 16:30 to 18:00 to hear expert presentations and take part in an open discussion on issues related to hate crimes. The event will deepen understanding of legal processes related to hate crime offenders, police procedures, and treatment pathways within mental health services.

Event information

Time

Thu 20.08.2026 16:30 - 18:00

Venue location

Oulu City Hall, Kirkkokatu 2A

Location

Other

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Programme

  • Opening remarks: Ari Heikkinen, Administrative Director
  • Police perspective: Konsta Korhonen, Detective Chief Inspector
  • Mental health services perspective: Hannu Säävälä, Forensic Psychiatrist
  • Perspective on criminal justice processes related to mental health services: Mikko Leppäluoto, Leading Public Legal Aid Attorney-at-Law

In addition to gaining insights from the experts, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and exchange ideas and perspectives with others attending the event.

The presentations will be held in Finnish, with English interpretation available on site.

Your participation is highly valuable. By joining the discussion, you can help ensure that diverse voices are heard and contribute to strengthening community relations.

The event is organised by the Oulu for All Project and is also part of the SPACE Project. The SPACE Project aims to strengthen social integration and communities in European cities through active participation and inclusion, with a particular focus on promoting ethnic diversity in European neighbourhoods.

Welcome!

Oulu for All Project

For more information, please contact: Arlene Tucker (arlene.tucker@ouka.fi)

Created 7.8.2026 | Updated 7.8.2026