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

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