Mediation in Criminal and Civil Cases

Mediation in criminal cases is a non-chargeable service that allows the victim of a crime and the offender to meet through an impartial mediator to discuss the mental and material damage caused to the victim and agree on measures to redress the harm. Mediation is also applicable to minor civil cases.
Legislation on mediation

Who are responsible for mediation?

The general management, guidance and supervision of mediation in criminal and certain civil cases are the responsibility of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. State Provincial Offices must ensure that mediation services are available in appropriately implemented form in all parts of the country.
State Provincial Offices

National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) compiles statistical information on mediation in criminal and civil cases, monitors and conducts research on mediation activities, and co-ordinates development efforts in the field. The work is supported by the Advisory Board on Mediation in Criminal and Civil Cases.
Advisory Board on Mediation

Mediation offices receive mediation requests, choose a voluntary mediator for each case, and guide and supervise the work of the mediators.
Mediation offices

Contact details

Development Manager
Aune Flinck
Tel. +358 20 610 7208

E-mail: firstname.lastname@thl.fi