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Department for Democracy and Public Law The Department for Democracy and Public Law is responsible for tasks related to fundamental rights policy, legislation in the field of public law, and implementation of electoral and other participatory righ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/department-for-democracy-and-public-law
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The organisation of the Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice is headed by the Minister of Justice. The Permanent Secretary directs the Ministry's activities together with the Minister of Justice. There are four departments at the Ministry: ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/management-and-organisation
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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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Processing of personal data in the services of the Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice processes personal data in order to comply with a legal obligation or, in certain situations, to perform a task carried out in the public interest or ba...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/data-protection
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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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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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24.1.2024 | The opening hours of some legal aid offices and guardianship offices will change from the beginning of February.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/opening-hours-of-legal-aid-and-guardianship-offices-to-change-in-february
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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...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/brochure-about-the-act-on-the-openness-of-government-activities
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Persons other than those employed by a ministry may only report a breach using the centralised external reporting channel of the Office of the Chancellor of Justice . We do not cooperate with any third parties on this matter. Whistleblower protect...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/whistleblower-protection
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Administrative sector The administrative branch of the Ministry of Justice is extensive. Less than 10,300 people work in the administrative branch, most of them in courts. The Ministry guides and directs the operation of the agencies and public bo...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/administrative-branch
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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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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...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/ministry
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Contacting the Ministry in different matters Submission of documents to the Ministry of Justice If you would like the Ministry of Justice to consider a matter, please send your document to the registry of the Ministry by post, e-mail or fax. Howev...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/contacting-the-ministry-in-different-matters
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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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Right of initiative The Constitution lays down provisions on the right of individuals to participate in and influence the development of society and their living conditions. Pursuant to the Constitution, the public authorities shall promote the op...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/right-of-initiative
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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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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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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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Saami languages The Saami are the only indigenous people in Finland. According to data collected by the Saami Parliament, around 10,500 Saami people live in Finland. It is difficult to estimate the total number of people speaking the Saami languag...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/saami-languages
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Sign language The linguistic rights of sign language users are safeguarded under the Constitution of Finland. Pursuant to the Constitution, language groups have the right to maintain and develop their own language and culture, and the rights of pe...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/sign-language