Chancellor of Justice (Estonia)

Chancellor of Justice
Õiguskantsler
Small Coat of Arms of Estonia
Incumbent
Ülle Madise
since 31 March 2015
The Office of the Chancellor of Justice
NominatorPresident of Estonia
AppointerRiigikogu
Term length7 years
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Estonia
Formation1938
1993 (recreated)
First holderAnton Palvadre
DeputyHent Kalmo
WebsiteOfficial Website

The Estonian Chancellor of Justice (Estonian: Õiguskantsler) is an independent supervisor of the basic principles of the Constitution of Estonia and the protector of individual rights. The institution seeks to ensure that authorities fulfil the obligations deriving from the principles of the rule of law and protection of human and social rights, human dignity, freedom, equality and democracy. The Chancellor of Justice is appointed to office by the Riigikogu on the proposal of the President.[1]

  1. ^ "Article XII, Section 139-145". Constitution of Estonia. 1992-07-03. Retrieved 2013-06-10.