Vientipäädös

Vientipäädös refers to a specific type of amendment or rider that can be attached to legislation in some legal systems. Its primary function is to ensure that a particular clause or provision remains in effect even if other parts of the bill are repealed or amended. Essentially, it acts as a safeguard to prevent the unintended removal of a desired outcome.

The term "vientipäädös" originates from Finnish legal terminology. It can be translated roughly as "exporting decision" or "carrying-through decision," highlighting its purpose of ensuring a specific legislative element persists. These provisions are often used in complex or lengthy legislative packages where lawmakers want to guarantee the survival of a certain provision amidst potential changes to the overall bill.

The use ofvientipäädös is not universal and depends on the specific legislative procedures and traditions of a country. In systems where such mechanisms exist, they require careful drafting to clearly identify the provisions they are intended to protect and the conditions under which they would remain operative. Their purpose is to add a layer of stability to specific legislative components, preventing their incidental loss during subsequent legislative actions.