Estonian Ministry Of Justice
The Estonian Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs () is the Ministry of Justice of Estonia, dealing also with digital affairs and its development. The Minister of Justice () is the senior minister at the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs in the Estonian Government. The Ministry is responsible for providing support to the court system and providing legal focus in proposing new laws. Duties and structures Ministry of Justice has following duties and structures: * Prisons (Estonian Department of Prisons) * The Prosecutor's Office * Courts * Patent Office * Estonian Competition Authority * Data Protection Inspectorate * Estonian Forensic Institute * Centre of Registers and Information Systems List of ministers * Jüri Raidla (3 April 1990 – 30 January 1992) *Märt Rask (30 January 1992 – 21 October 1992) *Kaido Kama (21 October 1992 – 23 May 1994) * Urmas Arumäe (2 June 1994 – 8 November 1994) * Jüri Adams (8 November 1994 – 17 April 1995) * Paul Varul (17 A ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Government Of Estonia
The Government of the Republic of Estonia (''Estonian language, Estonian: Vabariigi Valitsus'') is the cabinet (government), cabinet of Estonia. Under the Constitution of Estonia, Constitution, it exercises executive power pursuant to the Constitution and laws of Estonia. The cabinet carries out the country's domestic and foreign policy, shaped by parliament (Riigikogu); it directs and coordinates the work of government institutions and bears full responsibility for everything occurring within the authority of executive power. The government, headed by the Prime Minister of Estonia, Prime Minister, thus represents the political leadership of the country and makes decisions in the name of the whole executive power. The following duties are attributed to the cabinet by the Constitution of Estonia: # executes the domestic and foreign policies of the state; # directs and coordinates the activities of government agencies; # administers the implementation of laws, resolutions of th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hanno Pevkur
Hanno Pevkur (born 2 April 1977) is an Estonian politician who is currently the Minister of Defence. He is the former chairman of the Estonian Reform Party. He has served as the Minister of Social Affairs from 2009 to 2012, as the Minister of Justice from 2012 to 2014 and as the Minister of the Interior from 2014 to 2016. Early life Pevkur graduated from Järva-Jaani Secondary School and studied law at the Tallinn School of Economics, and at the University of Tartu. Until 2000, Pevkur worked as a lawyer. Political career From 2000 to 2005, Pevkur worked in the Nõmme City District Government, first as Administrative Secretary and later as Head of City District. From 2005 to 2007, he was on the Tallinn City Council and served as an adviser to the Minister of Justice. From 2007 to 2009, Pevkur was a member of the 11th Riigikogu and also a member of the Nõmme Administrative Council. On 23 February 2009, Pevkur replaced Maret Maripuu as the Minister of Social Affairs, after Mari ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ministries Of Justice
A justice ministry, ministry of justice, or department of justice, is a ministry or other government agency in charge of the administration of justice. The ministry or department is often headed by a minister of justice (minister for justice in a very few countries) or a secretary of justice. In some countries, the head of the department may be called the attorney general, for example in the United States. Monaco is an example of a country that does not have a ministry of justice, but rather a Directorate of Judicial Services (head: Secretary of Justice) that oversees the administration of justice. Vatican City, a country under the sovereignty of the Holy See, also does not possess a ministry of justice. Instead, the Governorate of Vatican City State (head: President of the Governorate of Vatican City State), the legislative body of the Vatican, includes a legal office. Depending on the country, specific duties may relate to organizing the justice system, overseeing the public p ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Government Ministries Of Estonia
The Government of Estonia, government consists of the Prime Minister of Estonia, prime minister and 13 Minister (government), ministers. The Government of Estonia, government is led by Prime Minister of Estonia, Prime Minister Kristen Michal, who has been in Government of Estonia, office since 23 July 2024. Current Prime Minister Current ministries and ministers References {{Reflist Government ministries of Estonia, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Politics Of Estonia
Politics in Estonia takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Estonia is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Legislative power is vested in the Estonian parliament. Executive power is exercised by the government, which is led by the prime minister. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Estonia is a member of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO. History The Estonian Declaration of Independence was issued on 21 February 1918. A parliamentary republic was formed by the Estonian Constituent Assembly and the first Constitution of Estonia was adopted on 15 June 1920. The Parliament of Estonia (State Assembly) elected a Riigivanem who acted both as Head of Government and Head of State. During the Era of Silence, political parties were banned and the parliament was not in session between 1934 and 1938 because the country was ruled by decree of Konstantin ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Justice Ministry
A justice ministry, ministry of justice, or department of justice, is a ministry or other government agency in charge of the administration of justice. The ministry or department is often headed by a minister of justice (minister for justice in a very few countries) or a secretary of justice. In some countries, the head of the department may be called the attorney general, for example in the United States. Monaco is an example of a country that does not have a ministry of justice, but rather a Directorate of Judicial Services (head: Secretary of Justice) that oversees the administration of justice. Vatican City, a country under the sovereignty of the Holy See, also does not possess a ministry of justice. Instead, the Governorate of Vatican City State (head: President of the Governorate of Vatican City State), the legislative body of the Vatican, includes a legal office. Depending on the country, specific duties may relate to organizing the justice system, overseeing the public ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tax And Customs Board
The Tax and Customs Board (), also known by its acronym MTA, is the taxation authority in the Republic of Estonia. It is an agency of the Ministry of Finance. The agency deals with collection of revenue for the state budget, the implementation of tax laws, customs rules and related legislation, enforcement, licensing gambling companies and lottery organisations, supervision and inspection of gambling and lotteries, and provision of service to citizens and e-residents to aid in fulfilment of tax liability and customs procedures. Regulator of non-profit organisations A non-profit organisation (NPO) is a legal entity whose primary purpose is not to generate profit but to serve the public good. These organisations engage in various activities, including promoting culture, sports, education, and charity, with their efforts focused on benefiting society rather than making a profit. The operation of NPOs is regulated by the Ministry of Justice A justice ministry, ministry of jus ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Madis Timpson
Madis Timpson (born 1 October 1974), is an Estonian politician, lawyer, and civil servant who was the Minister of Justice of Estonia in 2024. Biography Madis Timpson was born on 1 October 1974. He studied at Viljandi 4th Secondary School, from which he graduated in 1993. After graduating from high school, he began to study history and later law at the University of Tartu, and in 2001 he graduated from the University of Tartu with a master's degree in law. From 2001 to 2003 and from 2005 to 2007, Timpson was the city secretary of Viljandi. Between 2003 and 2005, he was a private entrepreneur. From 2007 to 2014, he was a legal advisor to the Minister of Justice. From 2014 to 2015, he was a legal advisor to the Minister of the Interior, and from 2015 to 2017, he was a legal advisor to the Minister of Public Administration. From 3 November 2017 to 25 March 2024, Timpson was the mayor of Viljandi. Since 5 December 2023, he is a member of the board of the Estonian Reform Party ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kalle Laanet
Kalle Laanet (born 25 September 1965) is an Estonian politician and police officer. He is member of XIV Riigikogu. Since 2014 he belongs to Estonian Reform Party. He served as Minister of Justice from April 2023 to April 2024 in the third cabinet of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. 2002–04 he was police prefect of Tallinn (). 2005–07 he was Minister of the Interior (). He has been member of XI, XII, XIII and XIV Riigikogu. 2021-22 he was the Minister of the Defence (). Laanet was sworn in as Minister of Justice in the third cabinet of Kaja Kallas Kaja Kallas (; born 18 June 1977) is an Estonian politician and diplomat. She was the first female prime minister of Estonia, a role she held from 2021 until 2024, when she resigned in advance of her appointment as High Representative of the ... on 17 April 2023. He left the cabinet on 1 April 2024, being succeeded by Madis Timpson. References External links * 1965 births Ministers of defence of Estonia ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lea Danilson-Järg
Lea Danilson-Järg (born 27 November 1977) is an Estonian politician. She served as Minister of Justice in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas Kaja Kallas (; born 18 June 1977) is an Estonian politician and diplomat. She was the first female prime minister of Estonia, a role she held from 2021 until 2024, when she resigned in advance of her appointment as High Representative of the .... References Living people 1977 births Politicians from Tallinn Government ministers of Estonia Women government ministers of Estonia 21st-century Estonian politicians 21st-century Estonian women politicians Isamaa politicians Tallinn University of Technology alumni Justice ministers of Estonia {{Estonia-politician-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Maris Lauri
Maris Lauri (born 1 January 1966) is an Estonian politician, former Minister of Justice and a member of the Reform Party. She was the Minister of Finance in Taavi Rõivas's first cabinet from November 2014 to April 2015 and later as the Minister of Education and Research in 2016. Before her nomination, Lauri worked as the adviser for the Prime Minister. Previously she has worked as the head economist of Swedbank and for the Bank of Estonia. Lauri was chosen to the Riigikogu in the 2015 election with 4,019 personal votes. She was elected again to the Riigikogu in 2019. She ran for the Riigikogu in the 2023 elections and garnered 4084 votes in the electoral district No. 3 (Tallinn's Mustamäe and Nõmme Nõmme ( Estonian for ' heath') is one of the eight administrative districts () of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 39,422 () and covers an area of , population density is . The district is largely a middle-class, suburban ... districts), securing h ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |