EstoniaKohtupidamisega seotud õigused 14 · Rights in court
Marek is not satisfied with the county court's (maakohus) judgment in his case. What does the Constitution allow him to do?
In the exam (Estonian)
Marek ei ole rahul maakohtu otsusega oma kohtuasjas. Mida võimaldab talle põhiseadus?
- aAsk the President of the Republic to change the judgmentPaluda Vabariigi Presidendil otsust muuta
- bAppeal the judgment to a higher courtKaevata otsus edasi kõrgemalseisvale kohtuleCorrect answer
- cAsk the police to decide the case againPaluda politseil asi uuesti lahendada
- dAsk the Riigikogu to annul the judgmentPaluda Riigikogul otsus tühistada
Why?
Under PS § 24, everyone has the right to appeal a court judgment to a higher court, by the procedure provided by law. The Riigikogu (the Estonian parliament), the President and the police do not change court judgments.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Estonian, as shown above.
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