Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure (493 SE), second reading
Session: Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
Date: 2025-03-18 12:03
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 3
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 5m
AI Summaries: 3/3 Speeches (100.0%)
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Summary
The agenda item concerned the second reading of the draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure, initiated by the Legal Affairs Committee, 493. The presentation was made by the chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee, Andre Hanimägi, who explained that the purpose of the draft is to bring the code into compliance with the Constitution, taking into account the previous position of the Chancellor of Justice. Specifically, the Riigikogu found that there was a situation unconstitutional in that the necessary expenses of a person (food, medicine, etc.) were not taken into account when providing procedural assistance.
Hanimägi pointed out that, although the Ministry of Justice expressed concern about a potential slowdown in court proceedings, the Legal Affairs Committee found that the amendment must include both litigation and non-litigation proceedings to ensure that individuals have access to court without financial obstacles. The committee made two technical amendments to the draft: the section on implementing provisions was removed and the title was changed. Both amendment proposals were fully accepted and, on the proposal of the lead committee, the second reading was concluded.
Decisions Made 2
The amendments proposed by the Legal Affairs Committee, numbers 1 and 2, were fully taken into account.
Bill 493's second reading was concluded.
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Andre Hanimägi, the chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee, delivered a thorough and substantive presentation on the second reading of bill 493, explaining the constitutional basis for the changes and the committee’s position regarding the Justice Ministry’s concerns. (further information)
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
We move to the first item on today’s agenda, where the draft bill No. 493 to amend the Civil Procedure Code, initiated by the Legal Affairs Committee, is discussed for its second reading; the presenter is our esteemed colleague at the Riigikogu’s podium, the chair of the Legal Affairs Committee, Andre Hanimägi.
Andre Hanimägi
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Andre Hanimägi explained that the plenary session found the ombudsman's claim to be correct, and if the unavoidable costs in civil proceedings are not taken into account, the situation is unconstitutional, which is why the Legal Affairs Committee submitted a draft bill, made two technical amendments, and plans to finish the second reading on 18 March and the final vote on 26 March.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi thanked for a very clear and substantive presentation, stated that there were no questions and opened negotiations and began reviewing the proposed amendments, noting that amendments No. 1 and No. 2 have been submitted by the Legal Committee and that the leading committee recommends their full consideration; we have reviewed the amendments, and the leading committee proposes to terminate the second reading of Draft Bill No. 493; the second reading has been completed and the consideration of the first agenda item has been completed.