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Violence against children and young people combated effectively in 2020–2023
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14.4.2023 7.30
Hearing the voice of children and young people – practical tools for experts
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17.2.2023 14.07
Pilot: Text messages encourage young people to vote in elections
Press release
11.1.2023 9.48
Ministry of Justice project strengthens the participation of children and young people in policy-making
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9.4.2021 12.37
Effective crime prevention methods are sought at conference in Helsinki
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11.12.2019 12.29
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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.