United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights CCPR/C/FIN/CO/6 Distr.: General 22 August 2013 Original: English Human Rights Committee Concluding observations on the sixth periodic report of Finland* 1. The Committee considered the sixth periodic report of Finland (CCPR/C/FIN/6) at its 2987th and 2988th meetings (CCPR/C/SR.2987 and 2988), held on 12 July 2013. At its 3003rd meeting (CCPR/C/SR.3003), held on 24 July 2013, it adopted the following concluding observations. A. Introduction 2. The Committee welcomes the timely submission of Finland’s sixth periodic report and the information presented therein. It expresses appreciation for the opportunity to renew constructive dialogue with the State party’s delegation on the measures that the State party has taken during the reporting period to implement the provisions of the Covenant. The Committee is grateful to the State party for its written replies (CCPR/C/FIN/Q/6/Add.1) to the list of issues, which were supplemented by oral responses provided by the delegation. B. Positive aspects 3. The Committee welcomes the following legislative and institutional steps taken by the State party: (i) The adoption of the Act on the promotion of immigrant integration (Integration Act, 1386/2010), in 2010; (ii) The adoption of the Act on the reception of seekers of international protection (Reception Act, 746/2011), in 2011; (iii) The adoption of the first National Action Plan on fundamental and human rights, in 2012; (iv) The amendment of the Criminal Code (511/2011), which entered into force in June 2011; and (v) * GE.13-46245 The amendment of the Aliens Act, which entered into force in August 2010. Adopted by the Committee at its 108th session (8-26 July 2013).