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Minister of Justice Henriksson to Africa in February 2023
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8.12.2022 15.31
EU and US justice ministers to discuss judicial cooperation and sustainability of electoral processes
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9.12.2019 10.20
Minister Antti Häkkänen: International community must work harder to stop financial flows to terrorism
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26.4.2018 19.49
Minister Häkkänen to attend terrorism conference convened by President Macron in Paris
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25.4.2018 15.07
Minister Häkkänen to meet US Attorney General Jeff Sessions
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16.3.2018 16.47
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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.