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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: criticising a court decision for political purposes is not compatible with the rule of law
"This is not only an unacceptable intervention into the administration of justice and a disregard for the principle of the separation of powers, but is also a personal attack on these judges in relation to their professional work. It is an extremely reprehensible statement by a member of the Riigikogu. The functioning of a state can only be ensured if the different branches of state power respect each other's competences, both legally as well as in their daily activities. Criticising a court decision for political purposes is not compatible with the rule of law. Therefore, I hope that both the Board of the Riigikogu and the Council of Elders will formulate a standpoint on such behaviour by a member of parliament as quickly as possible," said Priit Pikamäe.
Merje Talvik
Head of the Public Relations Department
Supreme Court
merje [dot] talvikriigikohus [dot] ee
Tel.: 730 9042; 5333 9846