Supreme Court Chief Villu Kõve explains on ETV why court proceedings are dragging on

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Villu Kõve appears on ETV's "First Studio" show today at 21:35. The discussion will focus on congestion in the Estonian court system, delays in proceedings, and why Estonians are increasingly turning to courts both with each other and against the state.

This evening at 21:35, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Villu Kõve will appear on ETV's "First Studio" to discuss the pain points of the Estonian court system. The topics include a growing number of lawsuits and increasingly lengthy processing times that strain both the courts and the parties involved.

One of the most acute problems is in criminal cases, where delays in proceedings have become a punishment in themselves – people wait years for a final verdict, which affects their lives and employment prospects even before the guilt question is resolved. The show will examine why the state has failed to make court proceedings faster and more efficient.

The host will also ask the Chief Justice why Estonians are disputing more and more – both with neighbours and employers as well as with state authorities. Is the reason growing legal awareness, declining trust in negotiations, or something else? Villu Kõve will answer these questions live on air.