Lainsäädäntöasetuksella

Lainsäädäntöasetuksella is a Finnish term that translates to "legislative decree" or "decree by statute." It refers to a specific type of legal act in Finland. Unlike a law (laki) passed by the Parliament, a lainsäädäntöasetuksella is an executive act issued by the Government or a ministry. These decrees are used to provide more detailed regulations and practical implementation for laws passed by Parliament. They cannot introduce new fundamental rights or obligations that are not already covered by primary legislation.

The purpose of a lainsäädäntöasetuksella is to clarify and specify how a law is to be applied in practice. For example, a law might establish a general principle, and a lainsäädäntöasetuksella would then detail the specific procedures, requirements, or conditions necessary to comply with that principle. This allows for greater flexibility and responsiveness in updating regulations without requiring the full legislative process of Parliament for every minor adjustment.

The legal basis for issuing lainsäädäntöasetuksella is typically found within the primary law itself, which grants the Government or a specific ministry the authority to issue further regulations. These decrees are subject to judicial review, meaning their legality can be challenged. They are also published in the official gazette, Suomen Säädöskokoelma, to ensure public access and transparency.