Attitudes toward the problems of humanitarian immigration in the UK took a strange turn after Keir Starmer came to power. He began arresting people participating in protests and those complaining about abuses, and even started releasing criminals from prisons to make room for these political prisoners.
Since then, Starmer has changed direction and ordered investigations into the most serious crimes. From here in Finland, I can't say how seriously those investigations have been pursued.
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In Finland, too, efforts were made to conceal the problems of immigration for a long time, but gradually this became difficult as the general sense of security—or lack thereof—became increasingly widespread. At some point, Finnish media decided that the names of criminals would be published if their sentences were at least two years long.
However, the fact remains that hardly anyone is interested in the names of those convicted. Rather, what is important—especially in terms of people's views on immigration policy—is that the ethnic background of those who commit crimes should be reported in all, or at least in more than minor, offenses.
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Today’s crime news concerned a man about ten years older who had provided intoxicants and sexually exploited a girl who was originally 12 years old over a two-year period. Nothing is said about the man's ethnic background; instead, it’s stated that “the name of the convicted is withheld to protect the victim.”
This practice has become more common in most media in recent years. As a result, essential information about the perpetrators of sexual crimes—particularly those against teenagers—is increasingly being withheld. This is the case even though people aren’t interested in the offender’s name, as I stated earlier, but in whether the person belongs to the native or immigrant population.
This sharply contradicts the guidelines used by the Finnish press, which remind journalists that—quote—“journalism that strives for truth helps the public form a picture of society and the world.” Instead, it seems to follow the centuries-old Jesuit morality, in which "the end justifies the means."
Marit af Björkesten is the new CEO of the Finnish Broadcasting Corporation.
ReplyDeleteShe said in an interview:
"- We need a reliable, independent producer of information and a strong builder of culture in this country."
and
"- Of course, after a tough year, we need a short summer break before we start building a new one. But I have a rather relaxed feeling. I know that we have the expertise, enthusiasm and motivation to provide the best possible media service for Finns, so I feel quite calm in that respect."
I have a very sceptical feeling about whether Yle will be better or worse under her leadership, for example in terms of reliability.
I am particularly interested to see - how much is left out of the news. Things you can find out about in other ways.
The quidelines for the journalisti are not much respected by the Finnish "Journalists"
ReplyDeleteA Police, not Jari Taponen, said an advice for Finnish females considering migrant men. 'Keep a distance, avoid contact."