New Advisory Board for Ethnic Relations (ETNO) appointed
The Government appointed the Advisory Board for Ethnic Relations (ETNO) for the next four-year term 2020–2024 today.
Nordic Sámi language prize Gollegiella awarded to Ellen Pautamo and Jonar Thomasson
Ellen Pautamo (Ergon Máreha Ánne Elle-Máret) from Tampere and Jonar Thomasson from Limingen have been awarded the 2020 Nordic Sámi language prize Gollegiella for their contributions to the promotion of the Sámi languages.
Ministers responsible for Sámi affairs and presidents of Sámi Parliaments to meet on 18 November 2020
The ministers responsible for Sámi affairs and the presidents of the Sámi Parliaments will meet via remote connections on 18 November 2020. Finland’s Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson will chair the meeting.
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The aim is to improve drafting of statutes and the quality of the statutes.
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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.
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The Ministry of Justice functions as the national coordinating body for anti-corruption work in Finland
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International legal assistance is often based on multilateral conventions. It is also regulated through bilateral treaties.
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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
