Finlex

Finlex is a Finnish online legal information system and public database that provides free access to a broad range of Finnish legal materials. It is maintained by the Finnish Ministry of Justice in cooperation with other public authorities and forms part of Finland’s e-government information services. The database is designed to give users direct access to official legal texts and related materials.

The contents of Finlex include current and historical legislation and decrees, acts adopted by Parliament, government proposals, and case law from major courts such as the Supreme Court and the Supreme Administrative Court, as well as administrative regulations and rulings from Finnish authorities. Materials are primarily available in Finnish and Swedish, with some items offering English summaries or translations. The platform offers search and browse capabilities, provides links to official sources, and supports downloadable formats like HTML and PDF.

Finlex serves a wide audience, including lawyers, researchers, journalists, students, and the general public, acting as a key reference for Finnish law and legal practice. It emphasizes the availability of official, up-to-date texts and their authoritative sources. While it is a trusted starting point for legal information, users are advised to consult the original texts for precise interpretation and to verify translations where available.