M 2/2021 vp PeV 09.03.2021 Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos (THL) Asiantuntijalausunto
This procedure involves an expert opinion from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) regarding the Emergency Powers Act. It examines how emergency powers and exceptional circumstances impact the management of infectious diseases, specifically focusing on the legal framework during the coronavirus pandemic. The opinion affects the administration of social and health services, including primary and specialized healthcare. It addresses the balance between emergency measures and the protection of fundamental rights during public health crises.