Draft law (587 SE) on the accession to the protocol amending the Convention on offences and certain other acts committed on board aircraft - second reading
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Date: 2025-06-11 18:41
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 6
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 6m
AI Summaries: 6/6 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
We have arrived at the second reading topic: the second reading of draft law 587, concerning Estonia’s accession to the protocol amending the convention on offenses and certain other acts committed on board aircraft. Honorable colleague Valdo Randpere, a member of the Legal Affairs Committee, has already been noted among those present at the rostrum of the Riigikogu. Briefly, the content of the draft is that in the future, one must behave politely on an aircraft and must not perform actions that endanger the provision of air traffic control and safety. The guidelines are aimed at regulating behavior on aircraft and include a clear prohibition against actions that pose a risk. It has been jointly emphasized that joining the protocol amending the convention is sensible and the tendency is to adopt it unanimously.
Decisions Made 1
The committee decided to put draft 587 to a final vote and to conclude the second reading by consensus and to conduct the final vote in plenary session.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Peeter Ernits. He represents the right-wing viewpoint of the Riigikogu and today acted as one of the most substantive and longest-lasting discussion facilitators; his role is as a member of the Riigikogu (other).
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
We have now arrived at the second item on the agenda: the second reading of Draft Act No. 587, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the accession to the Protocol amending the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft. The esteemed colleague Valdo Randpere has already reached the Riigikogu rostrum.
Valdo Randpere
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Valdo Randpere announced that the draft bill was adopted by consensus and no amendments were made, and the final vote will begin immediately, confirming that henceforth one must behave courteously when on an airplane and avoid activities that endanger aviation security.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Vice-Chairman Toomas Kivimägi thanked the presenter for the comprehensive report, announced that there were no questions, opened the floor for discussion, and invited Peeter Ernits to speak.
Peeter Ernits
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Peeter Ernits stated that the two bills are like two worlds, but he supports adhering to the Montreal Protocol of the Tokyo Convention because it is sensible, and although the impact is extremely marginal (0.0000023%), it must still be voted in favor of.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi concluded the negotiations, announced that no amendments had been submitted, and put Draft Act 587 to the final vote. This act initiates accession to the Protocol amending the Convention on the handling of offenses and certain acts committed on board an aircraft.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The Riigikogu adopted Bill 587 as law, with 67 members voting in favor, 0 against, and 1 abstaining.