Finland · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Finland, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- The Perustuslaki of 2000.
- EU law
- Directly applicable and, in its field, paramount.
- Acts of Parliament
- Enacted by the Eduskunta.
- Decrees
- Issued by the government and ministries under statute.
The legislative process
Government or member bills are examined in committee — critically the Constitutional Law Committee for rights and constitutional questions — pass two readings in the Eduskunta and are confirmed by the President.
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