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The year in review

Overview of the Practice of the Disciplinary Chamber of Judges in 2024

Paavo Randma, Justice of the Supreme Court, Chair of the Disciplinary Chamber

According to subsection 93(1) of the Courts Act, disciplinary cases of judges are adjudicated by the Disciplinary Chamber, which is comprised of five justices of the Supreme Court, five Circuit Court judges and five judges of courts of first instance. ...

The Ethics Council in 2024

Andra Pärsimägi, Judge of Tartu Circuit Court, member of the Ethics Council

The core texts of professional ethics for judges include the Bangalore Principles. According to the preface to the Bangalore Principles, the principles are of great value not only for the judiciaries of all nations, but also for the general public ...

Activities of the Council for Administration of Courts in 2024

Karin Leichter-Tammisto, Legal Adviser to the Chief Justice at the Supreme Court of Estonia

The Council for Administration of Courts is an advisory body convened to manage the judicial system, which, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs (before 1 January 2025, the Ministry of Justice), administers courts of the first and second instance. ...