Säädöskriteerit

Säädöskriteerit refer to the criteria used to evaluate and determine the validity and legality of statutory instruments or regulations. These criteria are essential for ensuring that administrative actions and derived rules comply with higher legal norms, particularly constitutional and legislative provisions. The fundamental principle is that any regulation or statutory instrument must be subordinate to the law it is based upon.

Key säädöskriteerit often include legality, which means the instrument must be authorized by a specific law. It must also be within the scope of the powers granted by that law to the issuing authority. Furthermore, the instrument should not contradict existing laws or the constitution. Proportionality is another important consideration, ensuring that the measures taken are necessary and appropriate to achieve the stated objective and do not impose undue burdens. Procedural requirements, such as public consultation or proper notification, are also critical säädöskriteerit that must be followed during the drafting and enactment process. Failure to meet these criteria can render a statutory instrument invalid and subject to judicial review or challenge.