Säädöskokoelmaan

Säädöskokoelmaan is the Finnish term referring to the official collection or compilation of the country’s binding normative acts and regulations. The collection serves as an authoritative source for the current statutory framework and is used by courts, public authorities, lawyers, and citizens to identify applicable law.

Contents and scope include acts enacted by Parliament (laki), government decrees and regulations (asetus), and other normative texts that have nationwide effect. The aim is to present a consolidated, up-to-date view of the legal norms in force, organized in a way that makes it possible to locate individual provisions and understand their relationships.

Publication and access have evolved from traditional printed volumes to modern digital formats. Historically, the collection was published by state publishing authorities, while today the texts are widely available in electronic form. In Finland, digital platforms such as Finlex provide searchable access to the statutory texts, including updates, amendments, and repeals. The official text in the Säädöskokoelma is the normative source, with Finnish as the primary language and occasional Swedish translations where required by law. Updates occur with new laws, amendments, or repeals and are reflected in both printed and digital editions.

Legal status and use: the Säädöskokoelma aims to reflect the current law, and the official edition governs in case of textual discrepancies. It is a reference point for interpreting rights and duties, administrative decisions, and judicial rulings. The system is designed to ensure transparency and accessibility of Finland’s legal norms to the public.