EstoniaKohtud 12 · Courts

May a specialised court be set up in Estonia for certain types of cases?

In the exam (Estonian)

Kas Eestis võib luua erikohtu mõnda liiki kohtuasjade jaoks?

  1. aYes, by a decision of the President of the Republic.Jah, Vabariigi Presidendi otsusega.
  2. bNo, the Constitution always forbids it.Ei, põhiseadus keelab selle alati.
  3. cYes, by a regulation of the Government of the Republic.Jah, Vabariigi Valitsuse määrusega.
  4. dYes, if it is provided for by law.Jah, kui see on sätestatud seaduses.Correct answer

Why?

Under the Constitution, the setting up of specialised courts for certain types of cases is provided for by law. The Government or the President cannot do this by their own decision. (PS § 148)

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Source

Our own practice questions on the current text of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the Citizenship Act (Riigi Teataja). They are not real exam questions, and Harno’s sample items were not used. Every question was written, answered blind and fact-checked in separate rounds. The English translation and the explanations were made with AI; in the exam the questions are in Estonian. Not affiliated with the Education and Youth Board (Harno) or the Police and Border Guard Board.

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