Crime victims The Ministry of Justice is responsible for drafting the legislation related to the legal status of crime victims and for improving the position of crime victims within its mandate. The efforts to improve the position of crime victims...

Crime and punishment The Ministry of Justice is responsible for drafting the Criminal Code and the legislation concerning the enforcement of punishments. The Ministry steers the enforcement of punishments, is responsible for developing the prosecu...

Crime prevention Crime prevention aims to reduce crime and its harmful effects and to increase safety and the sense of security in society. Crime prevention refers to a broad set of long-term activities taken to reduce the risk of crimes, disrupti...

The Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights. The Ministry is responsible for drafting the key legislat...

Policy of the Ministry of Justice for International and EU Activities The main responsibility of the Ministry of Justice is to ensure the operation of the rule of law. The Ministry’s international and EU activities support the achievement of its i...

Act on the Openness of Government Activities Brochure Which documents are governed by the Act? Public authorities whose documents are governed by the Act on the Openness of Government Activities include, for example state administrative authoritie...

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...

Legal protection The Ministry of Justice drafts the provisions which aim to ensure fair trials and good governance. The Ministry also prepares the laws relating to enforcement, bankruptcy and debt adjustment. The independent courts are responsible...

The project aims to improve the effectiveness of addressing racism, discrimination and hate crimes through peer learning with the support of authorities and civil society actors.

Criminal policy In its widest sense, criminal policy refers to all actions that have an effect on criminality. Criminal policy includes, for example, decision-making concerning which acts constitute punishable offences, what kind of punishments ar...

Department for Criminal Policy and Criminal Law The Department for Criminal Policy and Criminal Law is responsible for planning and developing criminal policy, crime prevention and the criminal sanctions system. The Department drafts legislation i...

EU funding programmes for 2021–2027 In 2021–2027, EU funding in the area of justice will consist of two different funding programmes: the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) and the Justice Programme. Together, these programmes ...

Project aims at strengthening work against hate crimes and harassment especially through developing the competence of professionals in various fields.

Personnel search Department for Administration and Oversight Administrative Support Functions Mirja Al-Khafaji, Administrative Assistant Department for Administration and Oversight, Administrative Support Functions Phone number +358295150197 Email...

9.5.2025 | Oikeusministeriön tänään julkaisema kriminaalipoliittinen toimenpideohjelma täydentää hallituksen kriminaalipoliittista linjaa. Ohjelmassa läpikäydään tämänhetkistä tilannekuvaa ja hallituksen toimia kriminaalipolitiikan osalta. Tällä hallituskaudella pyritään vielä mm. tehostamaan petosrikollisuuden ehkäisyä ja selvittämään ulkomaalaisten vankien siirron ja maasta poistamisen edellytyksiä sekä räjähderikosten sääntelyä.

3.5.2022 | In May, the Ministry of Justice will organise an international webinar to share information on the practices of restorative justice in addressing hate crimes and hate speech.

23.8.2024 | Oikeusministeriön uusi julkaisu kartoittaa tietoa viharikosten uhreille tarjolla olevien palveluiden riittävyydestä ja saavutettavuudesta Suomessa, Kroatiassa ja Irlannissa.

2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.

2.2.2023 | Useat lapsiin kohdistuvat rikokset muuttuvat lokakuusta lähtien kiireellisesti käsiteltäviksi. Esitutkintalain ja oikeudenkäynnistä rikosasioissa annetun lain muutoksilla parannetaan lapsiuhrin asemaa rikosprosessissa. Tasavallan presidentin on määrä vahvistaa lait huomenna perjantaina.

19.9.2022 | Hallitus esittää lainsäädäntömuutoksia lapsiin kohdistuvien rikosten käsittelyn nopeuttamiseksi. Tavoitteena on parantaa lapsiuhrien asemaa rikosprosessissa.