A speech by Minister Blomqvist at the Pride event organized by the Nordic Council of Ministers in Helsinki 8 September 2020
Dear participants,
Independent investigation team to assess measures taken due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Government appointed on 3 September 2020 an independent investigation team in connection with the Safety Investigation Authority to look into the measures taken in Finland as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ministers and Government network for cooperation on LGBTI issues highlight the importance of equality and non-discrimination on IDAHOT Day
Finnish Ministers and the Government network for cooperation on LGBTI issues will celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia IDAHOT with a campaign consisting of ministers' video greetings. The international theme for this year’s IDAHOT is ‘Breaking the Silence’.
Possibility for companies and associations to postpone their annual meetings
The Government proposes temporary legislation that would allow companies, cooperatives and associations to hold their statutory meetings despite the coronavirus epidemic and the related restrictions on gatherings while still observing health protection requirements. The amendments are proposed to remain in force until the end of September.
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The aim is to improve drafting of statutes and the quality of the statutes.
Development of lawdrafting -
The Ministry of Justice prepares the fundamental provisions relating to the Constitution and the public administration. These include the laws regulating the competency of the President of the Republic, the Parliament and the Government and their relations.
Fundamental rights -
The Ministry of Justice functions as the national coordinating body for anti-corruption work in Finland
Anti-corruption efforts -
International legal assistance is often based on multilateral conventions. It is also regulated through bilateral treaties.
International Legal Assistance -
The EU-related activities and international cooperation conducted by the Ministry of Justice aim to maintain an open, active and safe society where people can be confident that their rights are being respected.
International and EU affairs
Anna-Maja Henriksson
Minister of Justice
