The Court of Appeal Silence: Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

Official Demands Submitted on: April 23, 2026 (01:54 AM & 10:13 AM)

Jurisdiction: Helsinki Court of Appeal (Helsingin hovioikeus)

The Demands for Transparency vs. Procedural Violations

On April 23, 2026, two official applications were filed to the Helsinki Court of Appeal to strip the classified status from vital evidence, secure trial records, and correct severe procedural errors that compromise the presumption of innocence and the principle of equality of arms (Article 6 of the ECHR).

The defense demands the immediate release of:

• The Hidden Photographic Evidence: Specifically, Police Photograph No. 4 (esitutkinta-aineiston valokuva nro 4), which proves the physical impossibility of the alleged ambush due to structural obstructions (wall-mounted cat houses blocking the door entry line).
• The Unsigned Phone Interrogation Audio: The audio recordings from 24.04.2024, conducted in a moving train with no signature and total violation of linguistic rights (no translation provided).
• The Complete Main Hearing Audio: A formal request was submitted to the court registry (kirjaamo) at 10:13 AM for the full audio recording of the lower court trial from 30.10.2025 (Decision No. 1037 6624 / ratkaisunumero 1037 6624) to verify conflicting witness testimonies. Note: While we received the court recording, instead of the 2.5 hours claimed by the judge in the Verdict, we received 2 parts totaling 77 minutes.
• The 23-Month Structural Delay: The defense demands an official, legally backed justification for the extreme delay in the appeal proceedings. With the lower court’s verdict issued on October 30, 2025, the Helsinki Court of Appeal has scheduled the main hearing for October 6, 2027.

This staggering 23-month gap of total judicial freeze is a direct violation of Article 6 of the ECHR regarding the right to a hearing within a reasonable time. The defense has a strict legal right to receive a formal explanation for this systemic delay and an official confirmation of the schedule.