| Chancellor of Justice | |
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| Õiguskantsler | |
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since 31 March 2015 | |
| The Office of the Chancellor of Justice | |
| Nominator | President of Estonia |
| Appointer | Riigikogu |
| Term length | 7 years |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Estonia |
| Formation | 1938 1993 (recreated) |
| First holder | Anton Palvadre |
| Deputy | Hent Kalmo |
| Website | Official Website |
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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]
- ^ "Article XII, Section 139-145". Constitution of Estonia. 1992-07-03. Retrieved 2013-06-10.