Lawfulness of the Activities of the Prosecutor's Office and Oversight
Session: 15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
Date: 2024-03-13 15:51
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 9
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 4m
AI Summaries: 9/9 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The tenth question during the information hour concerned the legality and oversight of the Prosecutor's Office's activities, posed by Riigikogu member Kert Kingo to Minister of Justice Kalle Laanet. Kingo began by referencing the prosecutors' code of ethics, which requires prosecutors to maintain impartiality, independence, and refrain from presenting false information. Kingo alleged that in the cases she had previously mentioned, prosecutors had behaved improperly and presented false information. She asked the minister whether such conduct was permissible and whether the Prosecutor General had adequately monitored compliance with the code of ethics among his subordinates.
Minister Laanet replied that he currently lacked an answer, as they were awaiting the results of the internal oversight investigation, which should provide a considerably broader picture of the events. In a follow-up question, Kingo focused on the Prosecutor General's conduct during his free time, citing as an example his appearance with leading political figures (Margus Tsahkna, Lauri Hussar, Lauri Läänemets) at the afterparty of a Nublu concert. Kingo asked how such a context aligned with the assertion of political independence. Minister Laanet responded that he personally would not behave that way, but stressed that the Prosecutor General must adhere to all ethical norms associated with the office, even during their free time. The information hour was concluded due to lack of time.
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Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar announces that we have reached the tenth question, which will be presented by Riigikogu member Kert Kingo concerning the legality and supervision of the Prosecutor's Office's activities.
Kert Kingo
AI Summary
Kert Kingo stresses the significance of the updated requirements in the prosecutors' ethics code, specifically mentioning impartiality and the maintenance of dignified conduct. She also brings attention to instances involving the presentation of false information and unbecoming behavior, raising the question of how the permissibility of such actions should be judged, and whether the Prosecutor General has adequately ensured that subordinates adhere to these standards.
Justiitsminister Kalle Laanet
AI Summary
Justice Minister Kalle Laanet said that he currently does not have an answer, and that the official oversight will provide a broader picture of what transpired, since the Prosecutor's Office falls under the Ministry of Justice and the ministry needs a clear understanding, which it currently lacks.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar stated that Kert Kingo still has the opportunity to ask a brief clarifying question, and following that, today's information session will be brought to a close.
Kert Kingo
AI Summary
Kert Kingo raises the question of whether the Prosecutor General could be on stage with two party leaders and publicly cover the event, and how such a context aligns with the claim that the official is politically independent.
Justiitsminister Kalle Laanet
AI Summary
He stresses that he himself would never act that way, and that the Prosecutor General must adhere to the same ethical norms even in their private life.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman thanks his colleagues and invites Enn Eesmaa to pose a question regarding the procedure for conducting the sitting.
Enn Eesmaa
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He/She apologizes and explains that his/her fingers were shaky.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Lauri Hussar concludes the Information Hour, thanks his colleagues, and announces that there are no further questions for today, and the Riigikogu plenary session will begin at two o'clock.