seadusaktide

Seadusaktide refers to legal acts or statutes in Estonian law. These are formal written laws enacted by the Riigikogu, the Estonian Parliament. Seadusaktide form the primary source of law in Estonia and cover a wide range of areas, from criminal law and civil law to administrative law and constitutional matters.

The process of creating a seadusakt involves several stages. A legislative proposal can be initiated by the government, members of the Riigikogu, or the President. The proposal is then debated and voted on in the Riigikogu. If passed, it is sent to the President for promulgation. Once promulgated, the seadusakt is published in the official gazette, Riigi Teataja, and becomes legally binding.

Seadusaktide are organized and codified to ensure clarity and accessibility. They are essential for maintaining order, regulating society, and protecting the rights and obligations of citizens and legal entities. The interpretation and application of seadusaktide are carried out by courts and other legal bodies. The hierarchy of laws in Estonia places seadusaktide below the Constitution but above other legal norms.