Estonia Proposes Ban on Name Changes for Serious Criminals

Estonia's Ministry of the Interior has submitted a draft Personal Names Act to the government that would restrict the right of individuals convicted of serious crimes to obtain a new name.

12 Aug, 13:24 — 12 Aug, 13:24

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Bill proposes banning people convicted of serious crimes from changing their name

The Ministry of the Interior has submitted a draft Personal Names Act to the government for approval that would, among other things, restrict the right of people convicted of serious crimes to obtain a new name.

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