EstoniaKohtud 15 · Courts
On whose proposal does the Riigikogu appoint the justices of the Supreme Court (Riigikohus)?
In the exam (Estonian)
Kelle ettepanekul nimetab Riigikogu ametisse Riigikohtu liikmed?
- aon the proposal of the Prime Ministerpeaministri ettepanekul
- bon the proposal of the Minister of Justicejustiitsministri ettepanekul
- con the proposal of the Chancellor of Justiceõiguskantsleri ettepanekul
- don the proposal of the Chief Justice of the Supreme CourtRiigikohtu esimehe ettepanekulCorrect answer
Why?
The justices of the Supreme Court are appointed by the Riigikogu on the proposal of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (Riigikohtu esimees). (PS § 150)
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