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EU and US justice ministers to discuss judicial cooperation and sustainability of electoral processes
Press release
9.12.2019 10.20
Minister Häkkänen and Russian Minister of Justice Konovalov discussed cooperation in criminal matters in Moscow
Press release
2.10.2018 10.08
Minister Antti Häkkänen: Violence and harassment against women must be condemned in all its forms
Press release
20.11.2017 19.00
Minister Häkkänen: Council of Europe’s system for protecting human rights must be defended especially in challenging times
Press release
7.6.2017 14.05
Processing of asylum appeals to be decentralised to four administrative courts
Press release
12.1.2017 13.28
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Rule of law
Finnish democracy is built on the rule of law. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for ensuring that the rule of law is observed in Finland.
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Constitution
In Finland, the Constitution lays the foundation for all legislation and exercise of public authority. We are responsible for the high-quality drafting of fundamental legislation, such as acts concerning fundamental rights and legal protection.
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Crime and punishment
The Ministry of Justice is responsible for drafting the Criminal Code and the legislation concerning the enforcement of punishments. Punishments are at the core of the criminal sanctions system.