Uus isikunimeseadus keelaks kurjategijatel oma nime muuta

Uus isikunimeseadus keelaks kurjategijatel oma nime muuta

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New Personal Names Act to Prohibit Criminals from Changing Their Names

. , sest kurjategija ei saa oma tegusid varjata. . .
. . Siseminister Igor Taro selgitas seda muudatust.
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. . Näiteks võib juhtuda, et teavet saadetakse valele inimesele.
. ERR kirjutas 2019. aastal, kuidas endine pedofiil Kaur Hanson võttis endale uue nime Oliver Rist. Eestis on sama nimega vaid üks teine inimene – Oliver Rist, kes sai nimekaimust teada ERR-ilt.
The new law prohibits criminals who have committed serious crimes from changing their names. This helps protect innocent people, as criminals cannot hide their actions. The ban applies until the punishment expires. The length of the punishment depends on the crime.
An exception is made for sexual crimes committed against minors. In such cases, the ban is lifelong. Minister of the Interior Igor Taro explained this change.
The aim of the new law is to make the use and change of personal names clearer. It takes into account the realities of modern life and societal expectations. The law also simplifies implementation.
The law also prevents the creation of namesakes. This helps avoid identity theft and confusion. For example, information might be sent to the wrong person.
The draft is in the coordination round until January 23, 2026. ERR wrote in 2019 about how former pedophile Kaur Hanson took on a new name, Oliver Rist. In Estonia, there is only one other person with the same name – Oliver Rist, who learned about his namesake from ERR.