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Laws and legislation
Legislation is enacted by an elected Parliament. Most bills are submitted to Parliament as Government proposals. Before the proposal is submitted, the bill is drafted by a ministry. Parliament either passes, rejects or amends the bill. Decisions are taken by simple majority, i.e. a proposal that gets most votes wins.
The Åland Islands are autonomous. Åland’s laws are passed by the Provincial Parliament under the Act on the Autonomy of Åland. With regard to other matters, the acts enacted by the Parliament of Finland are valid in Åland.
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All of Finland
- Acts and decrees
Database of Finnish acts and decrees and database of the judgements of European Court of Human Rights (FINLEX).
Ministry of Justice - Constitution of Finland
The text of the Constitution. Translations of the Constitution available in English, German, French, Spanish and Sami.
Ministry of Justice - Legislation of Åland
The special status of Åland and its legislative procedure.
Parliament of Åland
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