About me
I am a senior lecturer of public law at Tampere University.
In the past, I have worked as a senior lecturer of public law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Helsinki, as a special expert at the Ministry of Justice and in expert positions at the Ministry of Education and Culture. In addition to this, I have worked as a university researcher in several different projects. I am principal investigator of a sub-project of the Strategic Research Council's (STN) Deca research project (link below).
I have degree doctor of laws (LL.D.) and I have the title of docent (or Associate professor) in media law at the University of Helsinki.
At the University of Tampere, I have worked as a fixed-term university lecturer in the years 2015-2020 and as a permanent university lecturer from autumn 2022.
In addition to the academy, I have held various expert positions in legislative work, committees of the Finnish Parliament and in media.
Responsibilities
Research, teaching and social interaction in the field of public law.
I am currently teaching a graduate seminar starting in the fall of 2023 and I am in charge of advanced studies in administrative law. I also acted as a supervisor for the doctoral students.
Fields of expertise
My research profile is focused in media law and constitutional law. I have taught legal theory, copyright law, constitutional law and administrative law. I have cooperated a lot with, for example, researchers from communication studies, but also with literature researchers. My way of doing research is often interdisciplinary and I have been involved in several interdisciplinary research projects. My research topics have also been related to legal theory, legal history, tax law and legal geography.
At the moment, I am particularly interested in questions related to internet platforms from the perspectives of public sphere, regulation and the rule of law.
Project links
Latest publications
Nordic Illusion and Challenges for Epistemic Rights in the Era of Digital Media
Pöyhtäri, R., Neuvonen, R., Ala-Fossi, M., Lehtisaari, K. & Hilden, J., 4 Jan 2024, Epistemic Rights in the Era of Digital Disruption . Aslama Horowitz, M., Nieminen, H., Lehtisaari, K. & D'Arma, A. (eds.). London: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 171–185 15 p. (Global Transformations in Media and Communication Research - A Palgrave and IAMCR Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Public service without broadcasting? Conditions for abandoning terrestrial television in Finland
Ala-Fossi, M., Lehtisaari, K. & Neuvonen, R., 22 Mar 2024, The Future of the Nordic Media Model : A Digital Media Welfare State?. Jakobsson, P., Lindell, J. & Stiernstedt, F. (eds.). Göteborg: Nordicom, p. 117-134Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Freedom of Speech and the Regulation of Fake News in Finland: From the Burden of History to Media Literacy
Neuvonen, R., 2023, Freedom of Speech and the Regulation of Fake News. Pollicino, O. (ed.). p. 167-196 (Ius Comparatum).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific
Internetin alustojen toiminnan ja sääntelyn haasteet oikeusvaltioperiaatteille
Neuvonen, R., 2023, Tieto, valta ja vaikuttaminen oikeusvaltiossa. Mäntylä, N., Viljanen, J. & Perttola, L. (eds.). Helsinki, p. 188-207Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Kuka on vastuussa sisällöistä alustojen aikakaudella
Neuvonen, R., 2023, In: Defensor Legis. 104, 2, p. 299–306Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific
Mahdoton kilpajuoksu? Oikeus viestinnän kehityksen mahdollistajana
Neuvonen, R., 13 Dec 2023, In: LAKIMIES. 121, 7-8, p. 1109-1130Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Social Media Councils as Self-Regulatory Bodies
Neuvonen, R., 2023, Perspectives on Platform Power, Public Values and the Potential of Social Media Councils: Research Report Europe. Ketteman, M. C., Francke, J., Dinar, C. & Hinrichs, L. (eds.). Verlag Hans-Bredow-Institut, p. 49-55Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
Uudet oikeudet internetissä: mistä ne tulevat ja keitä ne velvoittavat?
Neuvonen, R. & Karppinen, K., 2023, In: Tiede & edistys. 2, p. 63-69Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › Scientific
Viestintäoikeus – vakiintunut oikeudenala?
Neuvonen, R., Jun 2023, Vapaita sanoja: Viestintäoikeuden vuosikirja 2022. Korpisaari, P. (ed.). Helsingin yliopiston oikeustieteellinen tiedekunta, p. 6-16 (Forum Iuris).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific
Between Public and Private: Freedom of Speech and Platform Regulation in Europe
Neuvonen, R., 2022, In: EUROPEAN PUBLIC LAW. 28, 4, p. 515-538 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review