Report: Democratic deficit among immigrants and multilingual Finns must be fixed
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.
New Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy (KANE) appointed
The Government appointed today a new Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy (KANE) for a four-year term from 27 January 2022 to 26 January 2026.
Confirmed results of county elections now available online
The recount of the votes cast in the 2022 county elections is now complete. The results of the county elections confirmed by the county election boards are available in the Result Service on the Electionsfinland.fi website.
County elections: Finding out your election day polling station is easy
On the day of the county elections, 23 January 2022, eligible voters may only vote at the polling station mentioned in the notice of right to vote sent to them.
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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.
