The Chancellor of Justice is an independent constitutional institution. The institution of the Chancellor of Justice is not part of the legislative, executive or judicial powers, it is not a political or a law enforcement body.
Contact details of the Chancellor of Justice and their advisers.
The Office of the Chancellor of Justice serves the Chancellor of Justice as a constitutional institution.
Overview of the history of the Office of the Chancellor of Justice building.
Ülle Madise, Indrek Teder, Allar Jõks, Eerik-Juhan Truuväli, Artur Mägi, Richard Övel, Anton Palvadre
An overview of the history of the institution of the Chancellor of Justice.
The Chancellor of Justice verifies that laws, regulations and other legislations of general application conform with the Constitution and other laws.
The Chancellor of Justice protects people from the arbitrariness of public authorities and officials and ensures that institutions performing public duties do not violate the rights and freedoms of people under the Constitution in their activities.
The Chancellor of Justice performs the duties of the Ombudsman for Children. The Ombudsman for Children protects the rights of children in relation to people and institutions performing public duties.
The Chancellor of Justice stands for ensuring that all people with disabilities can exercise their fundamental rights and freedoms on an equal basis with others.
The Chancellor of Justice ensures that humane treatment is upheld in psychiatric hospitals, special care institutions, detention facilities, and other places of detention.
The Chancellor of Justice performs the functions of the Estonian National Human Rights Institution (NHRI).
Resolving discrimination disputes, initiating disciplinary proceedings against a judge, providing an opinion to the Supreme Court in constitutional review proceedings, and other tasks.
Cooperation with ombudsmen of other countries and international organisations.
The selection of opinions of the Chancellor of Justice translated into English.
Once a year, the Chancellor of Justice presents an overview of their activities to the Riigikogu.
News concerning the work and activities of the Chancellor of Justice and their advisors.
Speeches by the Chancellor of Justice and their advisors, as well as articles and interviews published in the media.
Initiatives launched by the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, undertaken in collaboration with other organisations or supported under the patronage of Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise.
An overview of events organised by or involving the participation of the Office of the Chancellor of Justice.
Office of the Chancellor of Justice Kohtu 8 15193 Tallinn
You do not need legal knowledge to contact the Chancellor of Justice. The service is free of charge.
See also speeches, articles and interviews in Estonian
