Glossary · Chapter 4: Democracy and government
yhdistymisvapaus
Finnish word. In English: freedom of association
The right to set up an association without permission, and to belong or not belong to one.
Facts about the word
- Under the Constitution, everyone may set up an association without permission, belong or not belong to it and take part in its activities. Perustuslaki 13 §
- The Constitution also protects trade union freedom of association. Perustuslaki 13 §
- The founding document of an association is signed by at least three members. A founder must be at least 15 years old. Yhdistyslaki 7 §
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
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You may belong or not belong to an association, and no permission is needed to set one up. Freedom of association is not glue.
The word belongs to Chapter 4: Democracy and government. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
