EstoniaKohtupidamisega seotud õigused 11 · Rights in court
Is the statement true or false? “Ivan committed an act in 2023. In 2025, the punishment for this act was made heavier. The court may not give Ivan the new, heavier punishment.”
In the exam (Estonian)
Kas lause on õige või vale? «Ivan pani teo toime 2023. aastal. 2025. aastal muudeti selle teo karistus raskemaks. Kohus ei tohi Ivanile mõista uut, raskemat karistust.»
- aTrueÕigeCorrect answer
- bFalseVale
Why?
The statement is true. Under PS § 23, no one may be given a heavier punishment than the one that could have been given at the time the offence was committed.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Estonian, as shown above.
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A court acquitted Anne of theft, and the judgment is final. The prosecutor is not satisfied with the judgment and wants to put Anne on trial again for the same theft. What does the Constitution say?Correct answer:This may not be done, because the judgment is final
Kohus mõistis Anne varguses õigeks ja otsus on lõplik. Prokurör ei ole otsusega rahul ja tahab Annet sama varguse eest uuesti kohtu alla anda. Mida ütleb põhiseadus? — Seda ei tohi teha, sest otsus on lõplik
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According to the Constitution, court hearings are public. For which reason may a court, in cases provided by law, declare a hearing closed?Correct answer:To protect people's family and private life
Kohtuistungid on põhiseaduse järgi avalikud. Millisel põhjusel võib kohus seaduses sätestatud juhul kuulutada istungi kinniseks? — Inimeste perekonna- ja eraelu kaitseks
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Marek is not satisfied with the county court's (maakohus) judgment in his case. What does the Constitution allow him to do?Correct answer:Appeal the judgment to a higher court
Marek ei ole rahul maakohtu otsusega oma kohtuasjas. Mida võimaldab talle põhiseadus? — Kaevata otsus edasi kõrgemalseisvale kohtule
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Kalle is a citizen of a foreign country who lives in Estonia. He believes that a government office has violated his rights. According to the Constitution, does he have the right to go to court?Correct answer:Yes, everyone has this right
Kalle on Eestis elav välisriigi kodanik. Ta leiab, et ametiasutus rikkus tema õigusi. Kas tal on põhiseaduse järgi õigus pöörduda kohtusse? — Jah, see õigus on igaühel
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