oikeudenkäyttöelinten

Oikeudenkäyttöelimet is a Finnish term that translates to "judicial organs" or "judicial bodies" in English. It refers to the institutions and entities within Finland that are responsible for administering justice and upholding the rule of law. These bodies are a crucial part of the Finnish legal system and are constitutionally established to ensure fair and impartial legal proceedings.

The primary judicial organs in Finland include the courts. The court system is hierarchical, with the Supreme Court (Korkein oikeus) at the apex for civil and criminal matters, and the Supreme Administrative Court (Korkein hallinto-oikeus) for administrative law cases. Below these are the courts of appeal and the district courts. District courts (käräjäoikeudet) are the courts of first instance, handling a wide range of cases. Courts of appeal (hovioikeudet) review decisions made by district courts.

In addition to the courts, the prosecution service (syyttäjäviranomainen) is also considered a key part of the oikeudenkäyttöelimet. Prosecutors are responsible for initiating criminal proceedings and representing the state in court. Law enforcement agencies, such as the police, play an investigative role that supports the judicial process. The execution of judgments, including those related to imprisonment, is carried out by other bodies, but the overall framework of justice administration falls under the umbrella of oikeudenkäyttöelimet. The independence of these bodies from the executive and legislative branches is a fundamental principle in Finland, ensuring that justice is administered without undue influence.