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The Chancellor of Justice expects the Riigikogu to amend the Political Parties Act
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise has sent an opinion to the Riigikogu regarding the draft amendment to the Political Parties Act, requesting consideration of the abolition of the ban on donations from legal entities.
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Ülle Madise: On the Possibility of Good Agreements
On January 27, the magazine Edasi published an article by Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise titled "On the Possibility of Good Agreements." The article is available only in Estonian.
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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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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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Opinion Festival 2022
Social issues in Estonia often fail to resonate with those who lack personal experience in the field. For example, local election programs frequently omit even a mention of social topics and promises related to social policy are rarely the ones that shift power dynamics or attract votes in Toompea. How can this be changed? Why is this change important? Where does the journey toward becoming an informed, considerate, and inclusive citizen begin?
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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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Chancellor of Justice Calls on Parliament to Uphold Rights of Members of Local Councils

Estonian Public Broadcasting, 13 May 2019

Ülle Madise, the Chancellor of Justice, calls upon the Riigikogu to amend laws in such a way that the rights of all members of the councils of local authorities would be safeguarded, for instance, the right to participate in the work of the committees of the council as well as the right to defend their rights in court.

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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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The "Where Do You Know?" Initiative
We can all ask "WHERE DO YOU KNOW?", whether in an election debate or everyday conversations with a neighbour. However, journalists, opinion leaders and debate moderators have a greater opportunity and obligation to ask decision-makers questions.
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Collection of articles: Administrative reform 2017 in Estonia

The aim of the collection published by the Ministry of Finance of Estonia is to provide a comprehensive overview of the central choices and processes of administrative reform.

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Head of the Law Enforcement Affairs Department Külli Taro: Administrative Reform as Part of State Reform

Taro, K. (2018). Administrative Reform as Part of State Reform. Collection of articles: Administrative reform 2017 in Estonia, pp 523-560. Tallinn: Ministry of Finance.

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Senior Advisers to the Chancellor of Justice Vallo Olle and Liina Lust-Vedder: The Protection of the Constitutional Guarantees for Local Government during the Administrative-Territorial Reform

Olle, V., Lust-Vedder, L. (2018). The Protection of the Constitutional Guarantees for Local Government during the Administrative-Territorial Reform. Collection of articles: Administrative reform 2017 in Estonia, pp 523-560. Tallinn: Ministry of Finance.

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English summary of 2016-2017 overview of the Chancellor of Justice activities now available
The Chancellor of Justice is a one-person, independent constitutional institution appointed to office by the Riigikogu 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 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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Project "Young Election Watchdogs"
The Young Election Watchdogs project was initiated by the Chancellor of Justice in collaboration with the Estonian National Youth Council, the Estonian School Student Councils' Union, and the Estonian Network of Nonprofit Organizations. The project organizers introduced the election process to several hundred young people and provided explanations regarding election campaigning.
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A summary of Annual Report 2015-2016 in English is now available
The Chancellor of Justice is a one-person, independent constitutional institution appointed to office by the Riigikogu 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 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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