KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 5: Fundamental and human rights
kantelu
Finnish word. In English: complaint
A written complaint to the Ombudsman or the Chancellor of Justice if an authority has acted wrongly.
Facts about the word
- Anyone who believes an authority has acted unlawfully or failed in its duties can complain to the Ombudsman. Laki eduskunnan oikeusasiamiehestä
- A complaint is made in writing, and it must include the complainant's name and contact details. Laki eduskunnan oikeusasiamiehestä
- A complaint about a matter more than two years old is not examined unless there is a special reason. Laki eduskunnan oikeusasiamiehestä
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?
A complaint is a written complaint about an authority's actions. It is not a thank-you letter and not a musical instrument.
The word belongs to Chapter 5: Fundamental and human rights. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
