Topic summary
Constitution of Finland
The Constitution of Finland (Finnish: Suomen perustuslaki; Swedish: Finlands grundlag) is the supreme source of national law in Finland. It defines the basis, structures and organisation of government, the relationship between the different constitutional organs, and lays out the fundamental rights of Finnish citizens, and individuals in general. The original Constitution Act was enacted in 1919, soon after Finland declared its independence in 1917. The current draft of the Constitution came into force on 1 March 2000.