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Pardoning in Nineteenth Century Finland by ibsa shigute is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This article examines the pardoning practices in 19th-century Finland, highlighting the transition from early modern to modern criminal law. It reveals that while the pardoning system retained features of early modern law, such as considering mitigating circumstances and the social capital of petitioners, it also incorporated modern elements like reduced local influence and clearer guidelines for judicial authorities. The study indicates that reforms in Finnish criminal law during the century diminished the

Author

ibsa shigute

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EN