Oikeuskansleri

Oikeuskansleri (Swedish: Justitiekansler), or Chancellor of Justice, is a Finnish government official who heads the Office of the Chancellor of Justice (Oikeuskanslerinvirasto). Along with the Parliamentary Ombudsman, the Chancellor is one of Finland's constitutional guardians of legality and fundamental rights.

The Chancellor's duties include supervising the legality of public authorities' actions, providing legal guidance to ministries and other agencies, and interpreting and clarifying applicable law for the state administration. The office also handles inquiries and complaints from private individuals about possible breaches of law by authorities and can initiate investigations when warranted. In matters of constitutional and administrative legality, the Chancellor can examine whether practices comply with the Constitution and laws, and may take action to remedy or report improper conduct.

The Chancellor operates independently in the performance of duties, while remaining within the framework of the Finnish Constitution and legislation. The President of Finland appoints the Chancellor for a fixed term on the Government's proposal. The office is based in Helsinki and collaborates with other constitutional bodies to safeguard the rule of law in Finland.