{"id":1879,"date":"2022-05-27T10:04:38","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T10:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/?page_id=1879"},"modified":"2022-06-09T11:43:55","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T11:43:55","slug":"year-2021","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/en\/year-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Year 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1620819262761{margin-top: -50px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row vc_custom_1584892463205 tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* tdc_composer_block - inline css att *\/\n.vc_custom_1584892463205{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px 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class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/en\/foreword-2021\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Foreword\">Foreword<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>Villu K\u00f5ve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Estonia<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nThis year, the yearbook is a little different from the past ones, somewhat more varied. Readers are treated to an overview of the work of the judges\u2019 self-governing bodies, ruminations of a more academic stripe about jurisprudence, such as pandemic restrictions or person intimidating their neighbour, and facets of judges\u2019 and court officers\u2019 lives outside work are also explored. ...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack td-meta-info-hide\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/en\/the-renewal-of-the-judiciary\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"The Renewal of the Judiciary\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/kohtunikkond-2021-324x160.jpg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/kohtunikkond-2021-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/kohtunikkond-2021-648x320.jpg 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 648px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 648px, 324px\"  alt=\"\" title=\"The Renewal of the Judiciary\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/en\/the-renewal-of-the-judiciary\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"The Renewal of the Judiciary\">The Renewal of the Judiciary<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>Kristel Siimula-Saar, Adviser of the Supreme Court Personnel and Communication Department\r\n<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nIn autumn 2021, the Minister of Justice regulation designating the number of judges and their division between courthouses was amended. 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A discussion*\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Helm-Maksing-large-2-324x160.jpg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Helm-Maksing-large-2-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Helm-Maksing-large-2-648x320.jpg 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 648px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 648px, 324px\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Establishing the identity of the defendant in pre-trial taking of evidence. A discussion*\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/en\/establishing-the-identity-of-the-defendant-in-pre-trial-taking-of-evidence-a-discussion\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Establishing the identity of the defendant in pre-trial taking of evidence. A discussion*\">Establishing the identity of the defendant in pre-trial taking of evidence. A discussion*<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>Merit Helm, Harju County Court judge<br \/>\r\nMati Maksing, Tallinn Circuit Court judge<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nThe development of freedom of speech and different types of media have led to new disputes. Everyone can easily post comments and opinions on the internet, including claims and assessments about other persons. ...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack td-meta-info-hide\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/en\/the-coronavirus-as-a-litmus-test-for-efficacy-of-legal-protection-provided-by-the-administrative-courts\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"The coronavirus as a litmus test for efficacy of legal protection provided by the administrative courts\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kristjan-Siigur-2021-1-324x160.jpg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kristjan-Siigur-2021-1-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kristjan-Siigur-2021-1-648x320.jpg 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 648px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 648px, 324px\"  alt=\"\" title=\"The coronavirus as a litmus test for efficacy of legal protection provided by the administrative courts\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/en\/the-coronavirus-as-a-litmus-test-for-efficacy-of-legal-protection-provided-by-the-administrative-courts\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"The coronavirus as a litmus test for efficacy of legal protection provided by the administrative courts\">The coronavirus as a litmus test for efficacy of legal protection provided by the administrative courts<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>Kristjan Siigur, Tallinn Administrative Court judge<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nIt has now been more than two years since the coronavirus reached Estonia. The Government of the Republic established a raft of restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus and ensure availability of vital public services. The restrictions curtailed enterprise ...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack td-meta-info-hide\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/en\/training-of-judges-in-2021\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"Training of judges in 2021\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/04-koolitusnoukogu-3-324x160.jpg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/04-koolitusnoukogu-3-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/04-koolitusnoukogu-3-648x320.jpg 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 648px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 648px, 324px\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Training of judges in 2021\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/en\/training-of-judges-in-2021\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Training of judges in 2021\">Training of judges in 2021<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>Margit J\u00f5geva, Tartu County Court judge, chairman of the Training Council<br \/>\r\nKerdi Raud, former Head of the Legal Information and Judicial Training Department of the Supreme Court<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nThe development of the judicial training system has been a long-term process. The first judicial training council convened on 13 September 2002. ...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 --><\/div><!--.\/row-fluid-->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-row\">\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack td-meta-info-hide\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/en\/procedural-statistics-for-county-administrative-and-circuit-courts-in-2021\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"Procedural statistics for county, administrative and circuit courts in 2021\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Maa-haldus-menetlusstatistika-tunnuspilt-324x160.jpg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Maa-haldus-menetlusstatistika-tunnuspilt-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Maa-haldus-menetlusstatistika-tunnuspilt-648x320.jpg 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 648px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 648px, 324px\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Procedural statistics for county, administrative and circuit courts in 2021\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/en\/procedural-statistics-for-county-administrative-and-circuit-courts-in-2021\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Procedural statistics for county, administrative and circuit courts in 2021\">Procedural statistics for county, administrative and circuit courts in 2021<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>K\u00fclli Luha, Analyst of the Courts Division of the Ministry of Justice<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nSummary of the procedural statistics of the county, administrative and circuit courts in 2021: matters adjudicated (including paperless proceeding) and the average workload of judges. ...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack td-meta-info-hide\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/en\/review-of-supreme-court-matters-in-2021\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"Review of Supreme Court Matters in 2021\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kohtuasjade-labivaatus-statistika-tunnuspilt-324x160.jpg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kohtuasjade-labivaatus-statistika-tunnuspilt-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kohtuasjade-labivaatus-statistika-tunnuspilt-648x320.jpg 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 648px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 648px, 324px\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Review of Supreme Court Matters in 2021\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.riigikohus.ee\/en\/review-of-supreme-court-matters-in-2021\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Review of Supreme Court Matters in 2021\">Review of Supreme Court Matters in 2021<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>Signe R\u00e4tsep, Chief Specialist of the Legal Information and Judicial Training Department of the Supreme Court<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nStatistics on the work of the Supreme Court are collected based on requests for proceedings and matters reviewed. ...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 --><\/div><!--.\/row-fluid--><\/div><\/div> <!-- .\/block --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; 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