{"id":4058,"date":"2026-06-06T15:53:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T12:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/?page_id=4058"},"modified":"2026-06-12T12:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T09:53:20","slug":"year-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Year 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1620819262761{margin-top: -50px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row vc_custom_1584892463205 tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* tdc_composer_block - inline css att *\/\n.vc_custom_1584892463205{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px 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class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/foreword-2025\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Foreword\">Foreword<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>Nele Siitam, Justice of the Supreme Court, Head of the Editorial Board<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nThere are plenty of topics and issues that arrive on the judges' desks. Some of them deserve wider public attention. That is why this time, we have selected one topic of greater public interest from each area of law (excluding constitutional review) to delve deeper into in the yearbook. ...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack td-meta-info-hide\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/the-judiciary-as-of-early-2026\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"The judiciary as of early 2026\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tp-bench-2025-324x160.webp\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tp-bench-2025-324x160.webp 324w, https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tp-bench-2025-648x320.webp 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 648px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 648px, 324px\"  alt=\"\" title=\"The judiciary as of early 2026\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/the-judiciary-as-of-early-2026\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"The judiciary as of early 2026\">The judiciary as of early 2026<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>Kristi Jakobsoo, Human resources specialist at the Supreme Court<br \/>\r\nAve Hussar, Head of the Personnel and Communication Department of the Supreme Court<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nThere are 249 judge and justice positions in Estonia, 256 positions together with the so-called temporary judge positions and those with temporary specifications. Of these, 240 were filled at the beginning of 2026. ...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack td-meta-info-hide\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/labour-disputes-in-changing-times\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"Labour disputes in changing times\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tp-Meriluht-Pau-2025-324x160.webp\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tp-Meriluht-Pau-2025-324x160.webp 324w, https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tp-Meriluht-Pau-2025-648x320.webp 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 648px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 648px, 324px\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Labour disputes in changing times\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/labour-disputes-in-changing-times\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Labour disputes in changing times\">Labour disputes in changing times<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>Gerty Pau, Judge of Tartu District Court<br \/>\r\nAnn Meriluht, Judge of Harju District Court<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nEmployment relationships reflect both the evolution of society as a whole and the expectations of the new generation entering the labour market. Young people are no longer interested in a steady paycheck and a job that is guaranteed for decades, but expect flexibility in taking on responsibilities, development and more freedom in how they spend their time. ...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 --><\/div><!--.\/row-fluid-->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-row\">\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack td-meta-info-hide\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/large-carnivores-in-administrative-courts\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"Large carnivores in administrative courts\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tp-Pihel-Sarv-2025-324x160.webp\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tp-Pihel-Sarv-2025-324x160.webp 324w, https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tp-Pihel-Sarv-2025-648x320.webp 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 648px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 648px, 324px\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Large carnivores in administrative courts\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/large-carnivores-in-administrative-courts\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Large carnivores in administrative courts\">Large carnivores in administrative courts<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>Pihel Sarv, Judge of Tallinn Administrative Court<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nDecisions on the conservation or hunting of Estonia's three large carnivores \u2013 the brown bear, the wolf and the lynx \u2013 usually attract lots of public attention. The fascinating, yet also fearsome, large animals with whom we share our homeland are of great interest to many. So let's find out where these disputes originated from. What do administrative courts base their passion-igniting decisions on and what has been found in case law so far? ...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack td-meta-info-hide\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/activities-of-the-council-for-administration-of-courts-in-2025\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"Activities of the Council for Administration of Courts in 2025\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tp-Kohtute-haldamise-noukoda-2025-324x160.webp\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tp-Kohtute-haldamise-noukoda-2025-324x160.webp 324w, https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tp-Kohtute-haldamise-noukoda-2025-648x320.webp 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 648px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 648px, 324px\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Activities of the Council for Administration of Courts in 2025\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/activities-of-the-council-for-administration-of-courts-in-2025\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Activities of the Council for Administration of Courts in 2025\">Activities of the Council for Administration of Courts in 2025<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>Karin Leichter-Tammisto, Legal Adviser to the Chief Justice at the Supreme Court of Estonia<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nThe Council for Administration of Courts is an advisory body convened to manage the judicial system and administers the courts of first and second instance in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs. According to the Courts Act, the CAC has the competence to grant approvals and provide positions, as well as to give opinions on matters concerning courts and judges. ...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack td-meta-info-hide\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/activities-of-the-ethics-council-in-2025\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"Activities of the Ethics Council in 2025\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tp-eetikanoukogu-2025-324x160.webp\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tp-eetikanoukogu-2025-324x160.webp 324w, https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tp-eetikanoukogu-2025-648x320.webp 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 648px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 648px, 324px\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Activities of the Ethics Council in 2025\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/activities-of-the-ethics-council-in-2025\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Activities of the Ethics Council in 2025\">Activities of the Ethics Council in 2025<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>Andra P\u00e4rsim\u00e4gi, Chair of the Ethics Council, Judge of Tartu Circuit Court<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nCourts work to protect people, ensure legal peace and uphold the rule of law. The values of the judiciary are competence, trustworthiness and independence. Estonian judges adhere to the values set out in the Bangalore Principles of independence, impartiality, integrity, propriety, equality, and competence and diligence. ...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 --><\/div><!--.\/row-fluid-->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-row\">\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack td-meta-info-hide\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/practice-of-the-disciplinary-chamber-of-judges-in-2025\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"Practice of the Disciplinary Chamber of Judges in 2025\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tp-ulevaade-distsiplinaar-2025-324x160.webp\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tp-ulevaade-distsiplinaar-2025-324x160.webp 324w, https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tp-ulevaade-distsiplinaar-2025-648x320.webp 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 648px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 648px, 324px\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Practice of the Disciplinary Chamber of Judges in 2025\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/practice-of-the-disciplinary-chamber-of-judges-in-2025\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Practice of the Disciplinary Chamber of Judges in 2025\">Practice of the Disciplinary Chamber of Judges in 2025<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>Paavo Randma, Chair of the Disciplinary Chamber, Justice of the Supreme Court<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nLast year, two cases of offences were heard by the Disciplinary Chamber. In both cases, the disciplinary charges were brought against the judge of the district court. In one case, the prosecution was brought by a chair of the district court, in the other by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. ...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack td-meta-info-hide\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/procedural-statistics-for-district-administrative-and-circuit-courts-in-2025\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"Procedural statistics for district, administrative and circuit courts in 2025\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tp-Menetlusstatistika-2025-324x160.webp\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tp-Menetlusstatistika-2025-324x160.webp 324w, https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tp-Menetlusstatistika-2025-648x320.webp 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 648px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 648px, 324px\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Procedural statistics for district, administrative and circuit courts in 2025\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aastaraamat.kohus.ee\/en\/procedural-statistics-for-district-administrative-and-circuit-courts-in-2025\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Procedural statistics for district, administrative and circuit courts in 2025\">Procedural statistics for district, administrative and circuit courts in 2025<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                <i>K\u00fclli Luha, Analyst of the Courts Division of the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs<\/i><br \/><br \/>\r\nIn 2025, 37,538 civil matters (6.5% more than in 2024) and 31,120 expedited payment order matters (34.3% less than in 2024) reached the district courts; 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