Parliamentary elections on Sunday 2 April 2023
16.3.2023 9.30

Finland’s parliamentary elections will be held on 2 April 2023. In the elections, Finnish citizens entitled to vote will elect 200 Members of Parliament for a four-year electoral term.
Revised legislation on sexual offences enters into force at the beginning of next year
21.12.2022 11.10

The amended provisions on sexual offences in the Criminal Code will enter into force on 1 January 2023. The reform aims to strengthen everyone’s right to sexual self-determination and the protection of personal integrity.
The Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy informs
An autonomous and dynamic civil society for all
3.10.2022 9.31
A truly multi-voiced civil society reinforces democracy and the crisis tolerance of society as a whole. In its new strategy, published today, as well as its Govern Programme objectives, the Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy (KANE) emphasises the importance of dynamism and autonomy in our changing world.
Report: Democratic deficit among immigrants and multilingual Finns must be fixed
15.6.2022 12.01

The voice of immigrants and multilingual Finns is not being heard in decision-making and public debate. A report published today by the Advisory Board for Ethnic Relations (ETNO) examines what kind of barriers to participation and exerting influence in society there are among immigrants and multilingual Finns and presents solutions for removing them.
News
Parliamentary elections on Sunday 2 April 2023
Press release
16.3.2023 9.30
Hearing the voice of children and young people – practical tools for experts
News item
17.2.2023 14.07
Polling station in parliamentary elections is determined based on voters’ place of residence on 10 February
News item
2.2.2023 11.04
Pilot: Text messages encourage young people to vote in elections
Press release
11.1.2023 9.48
Revised legislation on sexual offences enters into force at the beginning of next year
Press release
21.12.2022 11.10
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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.
Minister of Justice

Anna-Maja Henriksson
Minister of Justice