News
EU justice ministers underlined victims’ rights
Press release
3.12.2019 17.51
Finland promotes rule of law and security in the Western Balkans
Press release
15.11.2019 11.28
Minister of Justice Henriksson: Fundamental rights are at the heart of EU law
Press release
12.11.2019 11.04
Minister Henriksson to attend Council of Europe Conference of Ministers of Justice in Strasbourg
Press release
11.10.2019 16.02
Democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights on agenda in Helsinki on 10–11 September
Press release
5.9.2019 15.48
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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.