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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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Invoicing Invoicing address of the Ministry of Justice for e-invoices is Invoicing address/party identification number: 003702459747017 E-invoicing operator: Posti Messaging Oy Operator code: FI28768767 Business ID: 0245974-7 VAT number: FI0245974...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/invoicing
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Criminal sanctions Punishments are at the core of the criminal sanctions system. General punishments are a fixed fine, a fine, conditional imprisonment, community service, a monitoring sentence and unconditional imprisonment. Special punishments a...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/criminal-sanctions
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Recognition And Enforcement Of Decisions On Child Custody And Right Of Access The enforcement of a decision on child custody and/or right of access in a foreign country requires usually the existence of an international treaty. If a decision canno...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/recognition-and-enforcement-of-decisions-on-child-custody-and-right-of-access
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Contact information Postal address Ministry of Justice PO BOX 25, FI-00023 Government Visiting address Meritullinkatu 10, Helsinki Accessibility The building has an accessible main entrance. There is lift access to the conference room floor. There...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/contact-information
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International Recovery Of Maintenance The EU legislation and several international treaties binding on Finland contain provisions on the international aspects of maintenance obligations and payments. Within the framework of these arrangements, it ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/international-recovery-of-maintenance
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Ministry of Justice Minister of Justice Leena Meri The Finns Party Minister of Justice Leena Meri heads the Ministry of Justice. Minister Meri is responsible for all other matters covered by the Ministry of Justice except for those related to the ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/minister-of-justice
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Extradition General Extradition deals with handing over of suspects or sentenced persons to a foreign country for legal proceedings or service of sentence. Extradition from Finland is regulated in the Act on Extradition. The Act contains only a fe...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/extradition
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Child Welfare In Cross-Border Situations This section contains information on the procedures, legislation and agreements related to cross-border situations concerning child welfare. Child welfare falls within the mandate of the Ministry of Social ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/child-welfare-in-cross-border-situations
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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
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Project aims at strengthening work against hate crimes and harassment especially through developing the competence of professionals in various fields.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/project?tunnus=OM023:00/2021
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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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Enforcement of Civil Judgments This page contains general information on the enforcement of judgments in civil matters (such as judgments establishing a payment liability) in Finland. There are international treaties, EU legislation and national l...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/enforcement-of-civil-judgments
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New legislation on sexual offences The new legislation on sexual offences entered into force on 1 January 2023. The legislative reform strengthens everyone’s right to sexual self-determination and personal integrity. The key change is that the def...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/sexualoffenceslaw
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18.12.2025 | A working group proposes that the Arbitration Act be reformed by replacing it with a new act. The objective is, in accordance with the Government Programme, to improve the competitiveness of arbitration in Finland and make the act correspond to the best international practices.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/proposal-for-a-new-arbitration-act-sent-out-for-comments
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19.2.2020 | R IG H T T O B E LO N G 1 RIGHT TO BELONG Proposals for strengthening the sense of belonging among multicultural youth in Finnish society R IG H T T O B E LO N G R IG H T T O B E LO N G 32 Youth is a challenging time for many. It can be particular...https://oikeusministerio.fi/documents/1410853/4737829/ETNO+publication_+Right+to+belong.pdf/6d151b22-b42f-b8ac-dfb0-1408f2732b69?t=1582123443000
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10.4.2025 | Sunday 13 April is election day for the 2025 county elections and municipal elections. Polling stations will be open on election day from 9.00 to 20.00. Preliminary results of the elections will be announced starting at 20.00.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/election-day-for-county-and-municipal-elections-is-sunday-13-april-2025
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25.3.2025 | County elections and municipal elections will be held simultaneously on Sunday 13 April 2025. The advance voting period is from 2 to 8 April 2025 in Finland and from 2 to 5 April 2025 abroad.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/county-elections-and-municipal-elections-on-sunday-13-april-2025
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15.12.2023 | The Digital and Population Data Services Agency has started sending out polling cards (notices of right to vote) for the 2024 presidential election. A polling card will be sent to each eligible voter either by post or via Suomi.fi Web Service in December or early January. All polling cards will be sent out by 4 January 2024.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/polling-cards-for-2024-presidential-election-now-being-sent-to-voters
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10.1.2024 | Finland will hold its presidential election on Sunday 28 January 2024. In the election, Finnish citizens entitled to vote will elect the President of the Republic for a term of six years. The candidates stand for election in the entire country.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/presidential-election-on-sunday-28-january-2024