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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.
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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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.