Säädöslaki

Säädöslaki is a Finnish legal term that translates to "statutory law" or "legislative act." It refers to laws enacted by the Finnish Parliament, as opposed to laws derived from custom or court precedent. Säädöslaki forms the primary source of law in Finland and is organized into a codified system. These laws cover a wide range of areas, including criminal law, civil law, administrative law, and constitutional law. The process of creating a säädöslaki involves a bill being introduced in Parliament, debated, amended, and finally voted upon. If passed, it is then signed into law by the President of Finland. Amendments and repeals of existing säädöslaki also follow this legislative process. The primary goal of säädöslaki is to establish clear rules and regulations for individuals, organizations, and the state, ensuring order and justice within Finnish society. The interpretation and application of these laws are carried out by the Finnish court system.