Kati Rantala

Kati Rantala is a Researcher at the Institute of Criminology and Legal Policy, University of Helsinki, and a member of the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ). She serves as a supervisor for doctoral programmes in Social Sciences, Political, Societal and Regional Change, and Law.

• Research Interests: Focused on the intersection of Political Science, Law, and Social Policy, her work examines inclusive lawmaking, stakeholder engagement, and power dynamics in legislative processes. Recent projects include SILE (Silent agents affected by legislation) and DARE (Digital administration redesign).
• Scientific Contributions: Her 2025 publications address depoliticization in lawmaking, anti-discrimination policy, and regulatory stakeholder diversity, with keywords spanning Political Science, Law, and Public Policy.
• Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned.
• Projects: Active in projects like SILE (2023–2026, funded by Suomen Akatemia) and DARE (2021–2026). Past projects include evaluations of the Non-discrimination Act and Legal Aid Services.
• Activities: Organized events like the Politiikan tutkimuksen päivät (2025) and contributed to media discussions on hate speech and stakeholder consultation (e.g., 2024 Kuinka kuulla lainvalmistelussa hiljaisia toimijoita?).