Prosessuoikeus
Prosessuoikeus, often translated as procedural law or adjective law, refers to the body of law that governs the way legal proceedings are conducted. It outlines the rules, principles, and procedures that courts and parties must follow when bringing, defending, and resolving legal disputes. This contrasts with substantive law, which defines rights, duties, and obligations.
The primary purpose of prosessuoikeus is to ensure fairness, efficiency, and predictability in the legal system.
In many legal systems, prosessuoikeus is divided into different branches, such as civil procedure, criminal procedure,