The Strategy of the Judiciary

The strategy includes the basic role, vision and key objectives of the judiciary.


The basic task is unchanged and derives from the Constitution of Finland. It is the duty of independent and impartial courts to provide legal protection by resolving the civil, criminal and administrative cases that have been brought before them. The vision emphasises the role of the judiciary and the quality of legal protection and summarises the will of the next ten years: At the heart of the rule of law – The courts provide high-quality legal protection expeditiously and using modern methods.

The main objectives of the judiciary during the strategy period are related to the development of its activities, the promotion of the competence and wellbeing of staff and active influence in order to safeguard the basic conditions for the judiciary's activities. The aim of the activities and services is to meet the needs of society and people, for example by resolving matters expeditiously, by ensuring equal access to justice throughout the country, and by ensuring that the courts provide a high-quality and uniform experience of dealing.

‍Strategy of the judiciary [pdf, 1.3 Mt]

Published 12.7.2023