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Fundamental and human rights The Ministry of Justice prepares amendments to the Constitution and the fundamental rights provisions laid down in it. The Ministry is also responsible for coordinating the national fundamental and human rights policy....https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/fundamental-and-human-rights
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Linguistic rights The Ministry of Justice is responsible for promoting the realisation of linguistic rights by monitoring the implementation and application of the Language Act and by issuing recommendations. The Unit for Democracy, Language Affai...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/linguistic-rights
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Fundamental rights 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 Go...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/fundamental-rights
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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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European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) was established in 2007 by the Council Regulation (EC) No 168/2007. The purpose of the Fundamental Rights Agency is to provide independent, e...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/european-union-agency-for-fundamental-rights-fra-
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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 ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/eu-funding-programmes
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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...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/policy-for-international-and-eu-activities
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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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Fundamental rights » 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 ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/areas-of-expertise
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We work for a strong rule of law The updated strategy of the Ministry of Justice strengthens the role of the Ministry of Justice as the ministry responsible for the rule of law and democracy. The six impact objectives of the strategy form the key ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/strategy
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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...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/crime-victims
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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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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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Sign up for press releases and news by the Ministry of Justice You can subscribe to receive press releases of the Ministry of Justice by email. Please select the materials and topics you wish to subscribe to from the list below. To activate your s...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/sign-up-for-press-releases
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Democracy indicators Democracy indicators are used for monitoring the state and development of Finnish democracy. Indicators describing the development of democracy and related phenomena are used for monitoring the development of Finnish democracy...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/democracy-indicators
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Equality and non-discrimination Equality is a fundamental right, and guaranteeing equality plays a key role in the implementation of fundamental and human rights. Under the Constitution, everyone is equal before the law, and no one shall, without ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/equality-and-non-discrimination
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Democracy policy The goal of the Government's democracy policy is to address topical democracy-related challenges and ensure that citizens are provided with opportunities for participating and exerting influence in society. Promoting democracy is ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/democracy-policy
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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...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/browse-by-department-and-unit
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International cooperation The Ministry of Justice aims to promote a stable rule of law in Finland and especially in its neighbouring areas. International cooperation seeks to reinforce cross-border legal protection, and it also brings new angles t...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/international-cooperation
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Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy (KANE) The Government has appointed a new Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy (KANE) for a four-year term from 27 January 2022 to 26 January 2026. The Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy works under the...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/advisory-board-on-civil-society-policy