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Constitutional amendment concerning secrecy of confidential communications enters into force in October
Press release
4.10.2018 14.26
GRECO issues new recommendations to Finland to prevent and combat corruption
Press release
27.3.2018 10.00
Minister of Justice Häkkänen and US Attorney General Sessions discussed transatlantic relations and hybrid threats
Press release
20.3.2018 18.59
Legislative package on intelligence submitted to Parliament
News item
25.1.2018 14.10
Government proposal on oversight of intelligence gathering to Parliament
Press release
25.1.2018 13.22
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Rule of law
Finnish democracy is built on the rule of law. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for ensuring that the rule of law is observed in Finland.
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Constitution
In Finland, the Constitution lays the foundation for all legislation and exercise of public authority. We are responsible for the high-quality drafting of fundamental legislation, such as acts concerning fundamental rights and legal protection.
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Crime and punishment
The Ministry of Justice is responsible for drafting the Criminal Code and the legislation concerning the enforcement of punishments. Punishments are at the core of the criminal sanctions system.