Allar Jõks says that the constitution does not specify whether the outgoing president or the new president nominates the Chancellor of Justice. The outgoing president usually does not make major decisions. President Alar Karis has already nominated Ülle Madise as a candidate in 2021.
Jõks believes that if Madise becomes president, the selection of the new Chancellor of Justice should be a joint decision of the outgoing and the new president. This would show that the presidents follow the same path.
Ülle Madise's term as Chancellor of Justice will end when she becomes president. The selection of a new Chancellor of Justice can proceed quickly if the candidate has already undergone a security check. Judges are a good choice because they already have this check.
Jõks says that lawyers can also be good candidates. However, no one should become Chancellor of Justice without political support. The person must also have the desire to hold this position.
According to Jõks, there are at least 10 people who would be suitable for the position of Chancellor of Justice. It is important that the candidate has a good character and is courageous. This is important in addition to education.
Ülle Madise became Chancellor of Justice in 2015. In 2021, she was elected for a second term. She announced that she wants to become president. She now has 77 supporters. At least 68 votes are needed to be elected president.