Supreme Court allows prosecutor's appeal against lower court's decision to exclude evidence in a criminal case.

The Supreme Court of Finland allowed the prosecutor's appeal against the district court's decision to exclude specific evidence. The prosecutor argued that the exclusion violated the principle of equality of arms and the right to a fair trial, while the defense maintained the lower court's discretion was proper. The court ruled that the prosecutor had a legitimate interest in challenging the exclusion to ensure a complete factual picture for the trial.