KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 7: Rule of law
hallinto-oikeus
Finnish word. In English: administrative court
A court that hears appeals against decisions of the authorities.
Facts about the word
- The general administrative courts are the Supreme Administrative Court and the regional administrative courts. Perustuslaki 98 §
- An appeal against a decision of an authority goes to the administrative court. Laki oikeudenkäynnistä hallintoasioissa
- An administrative court decision can be appealed to the Supreme Administrative Court if it grants leave to appeal. Laki oikeudenkäynnistä hallintoasioissa
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
The administrative court is an independent court that hears appeals against decisions of authorities. It is not power of the Government or a pizza topping.
The word belongs to Chapter 7: Rule of law and legislation. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
