"If Finland really wants to be a model country for human rights and an example of the rule of law for others, the police must intervene better in human trafficking and the deprivation of workers here in Finland," says Hanna Sarkkinen, a Member of Parliament from the Left Alliance.

Helsingin Sanomat reported in an article published on 25 April 2021 how poorly the police have investigated serious human trafficking and exploitation offences in the cases dealt with in the case. The article covered cases such as forced labour, sexual abuse and forced marriages. Trafficking in human beings is also a threat to the working conditions of other workers. Trafficking in human beings is a serious crime for the victim, and also harms society more extensively. In working life, trafficking in human beings leads to an unfair competitive advantage for companies operating illegally.– Trafficking in human beings is also a threat to the working conditions of other employees. In addition to the victim, abuse and violence within family life harm society as a whole," Sarkkinen says. The Government Programme has committed itself to combating trafficking in human beings and improving the position of victims. The action programme against trafficking in human beings is about to be published. Measures against trafficking in human beings are also being stepped up at EU level, which Finland has supported. Regardless of the victim's background, the offences must be properly investigated.– The nationality or ethnicity of the victim is not a reason not to investigate suspected crimes. It's important that everyone can trust the police. Trust in the police is one of the key ways to prevent the emergence of a shadow society, Sarkkinen says.– I believe that by developing policies, trust in the police can be further strengthened. It is in the interests of society as a whole that everyone can trust the police.