KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 5: Fundamental and human rights
perusoikeus
Finnish word. In English: fundamental right
A right that is written into the Constitution of Finland.
Facts about the word
- Fundamental rights are in chapter 2 of the Constitution, sections 6–23. Perustuslaki
- Fundamental rights bind all public authorities. They may only be restricted by law, and even then only under special conditions. Ihmisoikeuskeskus
- Fundamental rights entered the law in their current scope in 1995, and the current Constitution came into force on 1 March 2000. Ihmisoikeuskeskus
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?
Fundamental rights are in the Constitution, and most belong to everyone. You cannot buy them in a shop.
The word belongs to Chapter 5: Fundamental and human rights. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
