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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 §

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