General information
I wish to commit my knowledge and experience to developing and ensuring the statehood, democracy and legal order of Estonia. I have worked away from Estonia for a long time, I have seen and appraised what other countries do in regard to human rights, democracy and statehood, and I believe that I can apply this knowledge for the good of Estonia. If the state functions well, people feel secure and are content and happy. I regard serving the state as a great honour and responsibility.
Electoral district:
Seniority in days:
1530
Date of birth:
27.09.1953
Place of birth:
(co-author); “Constitutionalism and the Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms” 2004, etc.; compiled study aids
Education:
Leningrad State University, Candidate of Juridical Sciences (equivalent to PhD) 1984;
Tartu State University, law 1977;
Pärnu-Jaagupi Secondary School 1972
Tartu State University, law 1977;
Pärnu-Jaagupi Secondary School 1972
Career:
12th Riigikogu 2011–;
Judge of the European Court of Human Rights 1998–2010;
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court 1992–1998;
University of Tartu, lecturer 1977–1991, Associate Professor 1986–1991
Judge of the European Court of Human Rights 1998–2010;
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court 1992–1998;
University of Tartu, lecturer 1977–1991, Associate Professor 1986–1991
Party affiliation:
Estonian Reform Party 2010–
Membership in representative bodies:
12th Riigikogu, 13th Riigikogu (2016–)
Social activities:
Estonian Academic Law Society;
Tartu Rotary Club;
Pärnu Yacht Club
Tartu Rotary Club;
Pärnu Yacht Club
Creative activities:
numerous scientific articles and opinion pieces in the Estonian press
Published author:
“Elements of Legal Psychology”, Parts 1–3, 1985–1989 (co-author);
“Human Rights and Principles of Fair Trial” 1993;
“Constitution and its Review: Comparative Explanations. Commentaries. Texts” 1997;
“Elements of Psychology” 2001, 2003 and 2011 (co-author);
“Constitutionalism and the Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms” 2004, etc.;
compiled study aids
“Human Rights and Principles of Fair Trial” 1993;
“Constitution and its Review: Comparative Explanations. Commentaries. Texts” 1997;
“Elements of Psychology” 2001, 2003 and 2011 (co-author);
“Constitutionalism and the Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms” 2004, etc.;
compiled study aids
Awards:
Order of the White Star, 2nd Class 1999
Hobbies:
skiing, sailing, small farming