EstoniaKohtupidamisega seotud õigused 15 · Rights in court
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?
In the exam (Estonian)
Kalle on Eestis elav välisriigi kodanik. Ta leiab, et ametiasutus rikkus tema õigusi. Kas tal on põhiseaduse järgi õigus pöörduda kohtusse?
- aNo, only Estonian citizens have this rightEi, see õigus on ainult Eesti kodanikel
- bOnly if he has lived in Estonia for five yearsAinult siis, kui ta on Eestis elanud viis aastat
- cYes, everyone has this rightJah, see õigus on igaühelCorrect answer
Why?
Under PS § 15, everyone whose rights and freedoms are violated has the right to go to court. The word “everyone” (igaüks) means that a foreigner also has this right.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Estonian, as shown above.
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