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Address by the Chancellor of Justice at the 31st Anniversary Conference of the Astangu Vocational Rehabilitation Centre “Care. All on Board?”
Astangu, 23 January 2026
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Institute of the Estonian Language and the Chancellor of Justice explored solutions to key digital-era challenges
At a meeting held at the Institute of the Estonian Language (EKI), participants discussed how to create a favourable and clear legal framework for the development of Estonian-language artificial intelligence. It was jointly noted that the preservation and development of the Estonian language in the digital age depends on access to diverse and high-quality language datasets and on a balanced approach to copyright and the public interest.
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The Chancellor of Justice visited the Astangu Vocational Rehabilitation Centre
This week, Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise and her advisers visited the Astangu Vocational Rehabilitation Centre. The visit began with the observation of classes in the Edgar language immersion and vocational selection course and the assistant cook specialty, where students at the centre taught the Chancellor’s advisers how to prepare a bread dessert.
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Presentation by Atko-Madis Tammar at the Education Innovation Conference “A Supported Teacher Supports the Student” (in Estonian)
The fundamental right to education is not merely a matter of worldview or a game of legal paragraphs – it is much more than that. It is a right that plays a decisive role in a person’s development and in the fulfillment of their dreams. It must be kept in mind, however, that the interpretation of the fundamental right to education is multifaceted. People are different: we have different backgrounds, needs, and opportunities.
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Chancellor of Justice met with the CEO of the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People
On 29 October, Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise and her advisers met with Maarja Krais-Leosk, CEO of the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People, to discuss the Chamber’s petition concerning the right to education for children with special needs.
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Atko-Madis Tammar: Paper Cannot Bear the Burden of Responsibility Towards the Youth
The right to education is a fundamental right. A child has the right to study at their local school, and obtaining a school place must not be an exhausting and months-long effort and source of stress. If it is, then something is wrong with the system, writes Atko-Madis Tammar.
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Atko-Madis Tammar on Vikerraadio about the Formation of Ability-Based Classes
In the Vikerraadio programme Uudis+, Senior Adviser to the Chancellor of Justice Atko-Madis Tammar explained why students should not be divided into parallel classes based on their average grades.
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School Autonomy – What Does It Mean?
An interview with the Chancellor of Justice’s senior advisor Atko-Madis Tammar was published in Õpetajate Leht. Interview and photos by Ragnar Kaasik.
InterviewEducationRights of the child
The topic of mobile device use in schools is relevant in all countries

On May 7–8, advisors from the Children and Youth Rights Department of the Office of the Chancellor of Justice participated in the annual meeting of the Baltic and Polish Children's Ombudsmen in Vilnius. It became clear that the issue of mobile device use in school environments is relevant in all countries.

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Atko-Madis Tammar spoke about school entrance exams on TV3 news
Atko-Madis Tammar, Adviser at the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, explained on TV3's "Seitsmesed Uudised" why the Chancellor of Justice considers the joint entrance exams of Tartu schools to be in conflict with the law.
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A discussion evening with law students
On February 3rd, at the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise and Widen Legal law firm partner Oliver Nääs discussed legality and the burden of proof at an event organized by the Estonian Law Students' Union.
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise: There is too much bullying in Estonia, officials should be on the side of the person
On January 2, an interview with Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise was published in Maaleht. She was interviewed by journalist Eve Heinla, and photographed by Sven Arbet.
InterviewEducationGood administrationMoney and propertySocial protection and employmentRule of Law
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise in Tartu Postimees: "As citizens, we can all contribute by not allowing ourselves to be needlessly provoked."
On December 31, an interview with Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise was published in Tartu Postimees. The interviewer was Editor-in-Chief Rannar Raba.
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Clear Message
The Estonian Language Institute (EKI) invites people to recognize and honour those individuals, companies, and organizations that value the beauty of the Estonian language and whose societal messages are clear and understandable through the "Selge sõnum" ("Clear Message") competition. Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise has been an advocate for clear language and the patron of the "Selge sõnum" competition since 2017.
InitiativeEducationGood administration
Chancellor’s Year in Review 2022/2023 is now available in English

The Chancellor’s Year in Review 2022/2023 summarizes the performance of the Office of the Chancellor of Justice in fulfilling the tasks assigned by law from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023. 

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Exhibition "One Language - Many Stories"
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise participated in the exhibition "One Language - Many Stories" organized by the German Embassy ​​and spoke about what the German language has given her.
InitiativeEducation
Discussion of good electoral practice: elections and educational institutions
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise participated in a discussion on good electoral practices alongside Minister of Education and Research Liina Kersna, Chairperson of the Board of the Estonian School Student Councils' Union Kristin Pintson, and Quality Manager of the Estonian Association of Open Youth Centres Kerli Kõiv.
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Overview of work year 2020 of the Chancellor of Justice now available in English

The overview of the activities of the Chancellor of Justice covers the period from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020. Among other things, this year’s annual overview includes a chapter on the emergency situation.

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English overview of the Chancellor of Justice activities in 2018/2019 now available

The Chancellor of Justice is an independent constitutional institution appointed to office by the Riigikogu (parliament) on the proposal of the President of the Republic for a term of seven years. The Chancellor’s task is to make sure that legislation valid in Estonia is in conformity with the Constitution and that the fundamental rights and liberties of people in Estonia are protected.

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English summary of 2017-2018 overview of the Chancellor of Justice activities now available

The Annual Report 2017-2018 covers the period from 1 September 2017 to 31 August 2018. The report has been published in a new web form and it includes information on children's rights, inspection visits, local authorities, equal treatment, courts and many other topics.

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