Õiguskavale

Õiguskavale is an Estonian term formed from õigus (law, rights) and kava (plan, program). It is used to refer to a plan or program oriented toward the rule of law. Because it is not a fixed legal term with a universal definition, its exact meaning depends on context and speaker.

In public discourse, an õiguskavale often denotes a strategic package of reforms intended to strengthen the functioning of legal institutions, improve legal certainty, ensure judicial independence, combat corruption, and protect human rights. It commonly appears in policy documents, government statements, and parliamentary debates as an agenda for aligning policy with constitutional norms.

A critical reading may view an õiguskavale as rhetorical framing if substantive steps are vague or partial, while supporters regard it as a practical roadmap for concrete improvements in governance and rule of law.

Relation to broader concepts: It is connected to the rule of law, constitutional legality, judicial independence, and transparent governance. It is not a formal legal category, but a descriptive label used in discourse to emphasize adherence to legal norms.