KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 7: Rule of law
korkein oikeus
Finnish word. In English: Supreme Court
The highest court in Finland for civil and criminal cases.
Facts about the word
- The Supreme Court has the highest judicial power in civil and criminal cases. Perustuslaki 99 §
- You can appeal to the Supreme Court only if the Supreme Court grants leave to appeal. Oikeudenkäymiskaari 30 luku
- The supreme courts supervise the administration of justice in their own field. Perustuslaki 99 §
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 Supreme Court is the highest court, and you need leave to appeal there. It is not a fell or a height contest.
The word belongs to Chapter 7: Rule of law and legislation. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
