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Status of the Constitution

Estonia
  • English
    Laws are passed in accordance with the Constitution. (Sec. 102)
  • Estonian
    Seadusi võetakse vastu kooskõlas põhiseadusega. (§ 102)

Status of the Constitution

Estonia
  • English
    It is the duty of each citizen of Estonia to be loyal to the constitutional order and to defend the independence of Estonia.
    In the absence of other means of opposing a forcible attempt to change the constitutional order of Estonia, every citizen of Estonia has the right to resist such an attempt of his or her own initiative. (Sec. 54)
  • Estonian
    Eesti kodaniku kohus on olla ustav põhiseaduslikule korrale ning kaitsta Eesti iseseisvust.
    Kui muid vahendeid ei leidu, on igal Eesti kodanikul õigus osutada põhiseadusliku korra vägivaldsele muutmisele omaalgatuslikku vastupanu. (§ 54)

Status of the Constitution

Estonia
  • English
    Governmental authority is exercised solely pursuant to the Constitution and laws which are in conformity therewith.
    … (Sec. 3)
  • Estonian
    Riigivõimu teostatakse üksnes põhiseaduse ja sellega kooskõlas olevate seaduste alusel.
    … (§ 3)

Status of the Constitution

Estonia
  • English
    When determining a case, the courts refuse to give effect to a law or other legislation that is in conflict with the Constitution.
    The Supreme Court declares invalid any law or other legislation that is in conflict with the letter and spirit of the Constitution. (Sec. 152)
  • Estonian
    Kohus jätab kohtuasja lahendamisel kohaldamata mis tahes seaduse või muu õigusakti, kui see on vastuolus põhiseadusega.
    Riigikohus tunnistab kehtetuks mis tahes seaduse või muu õigusakti, kui see on vastuolus põhiseaduse sätte ja mõttega. (§ 152)

Status of the Constitution

Estonia
  • English
    The Republic of Estonia may not enter into international treaties which are in conflict with the Constitution.
    … (Sec. 123)
  • Estonian
    Eesti Vabariik ei sõlmi välislepinguid, mis on vastuolus põhiseadusega.
    … (§ 123)