Chapter 1 (626/1996)
Scope of application of the criminal law of Finland

Section 15 (626/1996)
Treaties and customary international law binding on Finland

If an international treaty binding on Finland or another statute or regulation that is internationally binding on Finland in some event restricts the scope of application of the criminal law of Finland when compared with the provisions of this chapter, such a restriction applies as agreed.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, the restrictions on the scope of application of Finnish law based on generally recognised rules of international law shall also apply.