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Religious Freedom under Threat in Estonia: Urgent Action Needed
PRESS RELEASE AND DETAILED LEGAL ANALYSIS Geneva, 16 June 2026. Justice pour Tous Internationale (JPTi) publishes its legal review and expresses serious concern following the 8 June 2026 judgment of the Supreme Court of Estonia (Riigikohus), sitting en banc, in Case No. 5-25-49, which upheld the 2025 amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act. The full text of JPTi’s legal review, titled “Analysis of Non-Compliance with Estonia’s International Human Rights Obligations”,
Jun 1637 min read


The Supreme Court of Estonia Declines to Include JPTi’s Amicus Curiae Submission in the Official Case File
PRESS RELEASE Geneva, 1 April 2026 — On 8 March 2026, Justice pour Tous Internationale (JPTi) formally submitted an amicus curiae memorandum to the Supreme Court of the Republic of Estonia (Riigikohus) in constitutional review case No. 5-25-49, following the Court’s confirmation on 26 February 2026 that JPTi could provide its opinion in the proceedings. The submission was prepared by Emeritus Professor Douwe Korff, was filed in English, and was accompanied by a full Estonian
Apr 14 min read


From Presidential Veto to Supreme Court Review: Estonia’s Constitutional Test between Security and Religious Liberty
Between early 2024 and late 2025, Estonia has undergone a profound constitutional and human rights examination concerning its amendments to the Law on Churches and Congregations . The legislative and judicial developments surrounding this law reflect an ongoing struggle to reconcile national security imperatives with the preservation of fundamental freedoms, particularly freedom of religion and association. This debate—articulated through presidential interventions, parliamen
Oct 15, 202512 min read


JPTi Urges UN Action Against Estonian Draft Law Threatening Religious Freedom
JPTi Urges UN Action Against Estonian Draft Law Threatening Religious Freedom 📅 16 June 2025 | Geneva, Switzerland Justice pour Tous...
Jun 16, 20252 min read
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