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Monitoring and evaluation Monitoring refers to the continuous collection of information by Ministries on how legislation works after its entry into force. Evaluations, on the other hand, are one-off and more in-depth information collection project...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/monitoring-and-evaluation
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Constitution In Finland the Constitution is the basis of all legislation and exercise of government power. It details the fundamental rules, values and principles of Finnish democracy. The Constitution specifies the foundations of the relationship...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/constitution-of-finland
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Instructions for law drafting The Government applies instructions and recommendations, which aim at harmonising law drafting practices in different Ministries and ensuring that quality requirements for legislation are met. The following instructio...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/bill-drafting-instructions
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The Ministry of Justice has appointed a cross-administrative working group to prepare the National Programme to Promote Democracy and Participation outlined in Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government Programme and to coordinate the implementation of the programme within the Government ministries.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/project?tunnus=OM125:00/2023
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The rule of law and legal protection Ministry of Justice’s main responsibility is to ensure the operation of the rule of law in Finland. The Ministry drafts also the provisions which aim to ensure fair trials and good governance. The Ministry also...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/legal-protection
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International and EU affairs 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. The eff...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/international-and-eu-affairs
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Nordic cooperation Judicial cooperation supports the Nordic countries in advancing the common basic principles laid down in Nordic legislation in accordance with the shared Nordic values. Nordic judicial cooperation helps politicians and public of...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/nordic-cooperation
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Finland – a state governed by the rule of law Finnish democracy is built on the rule of law. The rule of law and respect for fundamental rights are key principles enshrined in the Constitution of Finland. Finland is also committed to these princip...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/finland-a-state-governed-by-the-rule-of-law
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Respective responsibilities of joint controllers When the Ministry of Justice processes personal data in the Government's shared information systems, the Ministry of Justice and the Prime Minister's Office are joint controllers. The Ministry of Ju...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/respective-responsibilities-of-joint-controllers
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Criminal law Criminal law is the body of law that regulates questions related to criminal liability. Crime and punishment are the basic concepts of criminal law. A crime is an act or a failure to act that has been criminalised under the law. By cr...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/criminal-law
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Influencing the preparation of decisions and legislation Under Finnish legislation, authorities must act in an open and transparent manner. Citizens must be provided with opportunities to protect their rights and interests, receive information abo...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/influencing-the-preparation
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Transfer of Sentenced Persons General The purpose of transferring sentenced persons to their home countries is advancing their rehabilitation into society. Accordingly, a sentenced person is offered a possibility to continue serving his sentence i...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/transfer-of-sentenced-persons
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In accordance with the Government Programme of Prime Minister Sanna Marin, an act on a transparency register will be enacted in Finland on the basis of parliamentary preparation and in consultation with civil society. The purpose of the act is to improve the transparency of decision-making and, by doing this, to prevent undue influence and reinforce public confidence.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/project?tunnus=OM033:00/2019
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Rights of the Sámi people Ministry of Justice safeguards the rights of the Sámi people The Ministry of Justice supports the development of Sámi cultural autonomy and coordinates the handling of Sámi rights across the ministries. The Ministry of Ju...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/rights-of-the-sami-people
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Rights of the Sámi people Ministry of Justice safeguards the rights of the Sámi people The Ministry of Justice supports the development of Sámi cultural autonomy and coordinates the handling of Sámi rights across the ministries. The Ministry of Ju...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/sami-rights
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10.9.2025 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(4) Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government on 1–2 September 2025 Entries in the mee...https://oikeusministerio.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Budget+session+of+Prime+Minister+Orpo%E2%80%99s+Government+on+1%E2%80%932+September+2025+.pdf/8ef357f7-2022-657b-37c1-24b7113e3872?t=1757503617551
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17.2.2023 | Children and young people have the right to participate and be heard in matters that concern them. The project of the Ministry of Justice has developed methods, compiled good practices and produced communication and training materials on the participation and consultation of children and young people, aimed at authorities.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/hearing-the-voice-of-children-and-young-people-practical-tools-for-experts
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Justice affairs in the EU EU affairs at the Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice is responsible for EU projects within its mandate and seeks to influence EU legislation proactively. The objective is to ensure that Finland’s interests are se...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/justice-affairs-in-the-eu
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Act on the Openness of Government Activities The right to information on government activities What documents are governed by the act? Requesting access to a document The right to access to information Restrictions on access Publications and broch...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/act-on-the-openness-of-government-activities
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Service of Documents In connection with judicial proceedings, courts sometimes need to serve documents, such as summonses and invitations to appear in court, on persons residing or companies located in another country. When the service of document...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/service-of-documents