Esteellisyys
Esteellisyys is a Finnish legal concept describing the status of a person who is prevented from participating in a decision, procedure, or official act because of a potential or actual obstacle to impartiality. The term is used across public administration, the judiciary, and elected bodies to safeguard fair and unbiased decision-making.
Grounds for esteellisyys typically include conflicts of interest or situations that could reasonably bias a person’s
Application and procedure generally involve declaring or identifying the obstacle. When esteellisyys is present or suspected,
Consequences of esteellisyys include the exclusion of the concerned person from deliberations and decisions related to