EstoniaKohtupidamisega seotud õigused 13 · Rights in court
According to the Constitution, court hearings are public. For which reason may a court, in cases provided by law, declare a hearing closed?
In the exam (Estonian)
Kohtuistungid on põhiseaduse järgi avalikud. Millisel põhjusel võib kohus seaduses sätestatud juhul kuulutada istungi kinniseks?
- aIf the judge wants to finish the case more quicklyKui kohtunik soovib asja kiiremini lõpetada
- bIf there are few free seats in the courtroomKui saalis on vähe vabu kohti
- cTo protect people's family and private lifeInimeste perekonna- ja eraelu kaitseksCorrect answer
- dIf the accused is a citizen of a foreign countryKui süüdistatav on välisriigi kodanik
Why?
Under PS § 24, a court may declare a hearing closed, for example, to protect a state or business secret, public morals, or people's family and private life. It may also do so when the interests of a minor, a victim or the administration of justice require it.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Estonian, as shown above.
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