koostelaki
Koostelaki is a Finnish term that translates to "compilation law" or "codification law." It refers to a legislative act that consolidates and reorganizes existing laws on a particular subject into a single, coherent statute. The primary purpose of a koostelaki is to improve clarity, accessibility, and legal certainty by bringing together dispersed provisions that may have been enacted over a long period or from different legislative sources.
The process of creating a koostelaki typically involves a thorough review of existing legislation, identifying any