EstoniaRiiklik korraldus 7 · Foundations of the state
The Riigikogu (the Estonian parliament) has passed a law, but it has not yet been published. Do people already have to obey this law?
In the exam (Estonian)
Riigikogu võttis seaduse vastu, kuid seda ei ole veel avaldatud. Kas inimesed peavad seda seadust juba täitma?
- aNo, because only published laws are binding.Ei, sest täitmiseks kohustuslikud on ainult avaldatud seadused.Correct answer
- bYes, if a ministry has announced the law on its website.Jah, kui ministeerium on seadusest oma kodulehel teatanud.
- cYes, because a law is valid immediately after the vote in the Riigikogu.Jah, sest seadus kehtib kohe pärast hääletust Riigikogus.
Why?
According to PS § 3, laws are published in the prescribed manner, and only published laws can be binding. A law that has not been published does not have to be obeyed.
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