säädöspykälä
Säädöspykälä is a Finnish term that translates to "statutory provision" or "legal provision" in English. It refers to a specific, numbered section within a Finnish law, decree, or other legal regulation. These pykälät are the building blocks of legislation, each containing a distinct rule, requirement, prohibition, or authorization.
The structure of Finnish legislation is hierarchical. Laws enacted by the Parliament (Eduskunta) are the highest
The purpose of dividing legislation into pykälät is to ensure clarity, organization, and accessibility. It allows