Chancellor’S Year In Review

Accreditation of the national human rights institution  Work of the Advisory Committee on Human Rights Human rights education Meetings with Riigikogu factions International cooperation Media

Protection of privacy

The media The state and data

Rule Of Law In An Emergency Situation

General legal space Restrictions on movement Protection of personal data Schools, kindergartens, hobby activities Organisation of family life Places of detention and social welfare institutions  Rights of people with disabilities  Treatment of foreigners in the emergency situation Freedom of assembly and freedom of religion  Social guarantees  Healthcare  Economic measures Organisation of work of municipal councils Drawing up and communicating orders

The Rule of Law

Judicial proceedings  Violation of the law and its consequences Avoiding conflict of interest Supervision over financing of political parties National Electoral Committee

Inspection Visits

Places of detention Healthcare services  Care homes

Surveillance

Control of surveillance files Petitions by persons

Children and Young People

Children and parental care Alternative care Kindergarten and school Children and young people with special needs Protection of children’s data  Prevention and promotion Inspection visits to childcare institutions

Citizens and Aliens

Citizens Aliens

Land and Money

Public space Rural entrepreneurship  Banking

Cities, Towns and Rural Municipalities

Working arrangements of local authorities Organising local life

Equal Treatment

Protection of the rights of people with disabilities Children and young people with special needs Access to e-Estonia Organisation of social services

Social Security

Ability to cope 21st century work Organisation of social services Reform of mandatory funded pensions  Healthcare

Chancellor’S Year In Review

Among the great goals stated in the preamble of the Constitution are the maintenance of internal peace as well as the success and general benefit of the present and future generations.

Protection of privacy

Constitution protects the right to the inviolability of private and family life, an inseparable part of which is the right to protection of personal data.

Rule Of Law In An Emergency Situation

This year spring arrived differently. From 12 March to 17 May 2020, an emergency situation was in force in Estonia.

The Rule of Law

Monitoring the legality of the activities of state agencies forms a large part of the work of the Chancellor of Justice.

Inspection Visits

One of the tasks of the Chancellor of Justice is to ensure that people held in places of detention are treated in line with human dignity.

Surveillance

The state may covertly supervise people only in the manner prescribed by law.

Children and Young People

The Chancellor of Justice ensures that all decisions concerning children respect the rights of children and proceed from the best interests of the child.

Citizens and Aliens

Citizenship is an important part of everyone's identity. It binds people to the country that granted them citizenship. Estonian citizens have many rights and obligations that non-citizens do not have. For example, they have the right to elect the Riigikogu and belong to a political party.

Land and Money

Communication with the state or financial institutions, including control activities, must not place an unnecessary burden on people or companies.

Cities, Towns and Rural Municipalities

Local government organizes local life independently, without being an extension of the state in the city and in the countryside.

Equal Treatment

According to the Constitution, everyone is equal before the law. The Chancellor of Justice monitors compliance with this principle and resolves complaints about unequal treatment.

Social Security

The state must ensure a dignified life for all members of society, especially for those who cannot cope without ancillary assistance.