The Ombudsman exercises oversight to ensure that public authorities and officials observe the law and fulfil their du­ties. The scope of oversight includes also other parties performing public functions.

The aim is to ensure good administration and the observance of constitutional and human rights.

The present Parliamentary Ombudsman is Mr. Petri Jääskeläinen. The Deputy-Ombudsman are Mr. Jussi Pajuoja and Ms. Maija Sakslin.


Lawyers with advisory function at your service in the office of Parliamentary Ombusdman on Mon, Wed, Fri from 9 to 12 and on Tue, Thu from 12 to 15.