Division of labour

The Ombudsman determines the division of labour between the ombudsmen after consulting the Deputy-Ombudsmen.
The present division of labour came into effect when the Second Deputy-Ombudsman began her work on 1.4.2010.

Under this division of labour Ombudsman Petri JÄÄSKELÄINEN decides on matters concerning

the highest organs of state

questions involving important principles

courts

the prison service

execution of sentences

health care

legal guardianship

language legislation

Deputy Ombudsman Jussi PAJUOJA is responsible for matters which concern

the police

public prosecutor

Defence Forces, Border Guard and non-military national service

traffic and communications

trade and industry

data protection, data management and telecommunications

education, science and culture

fire and rescue service

labour administration

unemployment security

church affairs

The Second Deputy-Ombudsman, Mrs. SAKSLIN deals with matters which concern

social welfare

distraint, bankruptcy and debt arrangements

children's rights

taxation

environmental administration

agriculture and forestry

court registers

aliens' affairs

Sámi affairs

customs