Agenda Profile: Peeter Ernits
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Criminal Jurisdiction and Destruction of Submarine Infrastructure) Bill (656 SE)
2025-10-09
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The speaker strongly objects to the unclear and illogical structuring of the draft law's content, labeling it a "pig and cuckoo bill." He/She demands legislative clarity, criticizing the placement of two completely disparate topics—violations concerning an ambassador and damage to underwater infrastructure—into a single piece of legislation. The focus is on procedural correctness and policy clarity.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the content of the specific draft bill (656 SE) and related high-profile cases (Ambassador Clyde Kull, damage to subsea infrastructure). He/She also stresses the need for caution when commenting on foreign court decisions that have not yet entered into force, citing diplomatic sensitivity.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is straightforward and critical, employing a memorable yet colloquial metaphor ("the pig and cuckoo bill") to highlight the illogical nature of the draft law's content. The speaker demands clarity and poses their questions directly, while simultaneously maintaining a formal address toward the minister.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the drafters of the bill (likely the government or a ministry) regarding the unclear and illogical procedure. The criticism is intense and procedural, demanding clarification on why two separate issues were merged, and citing deficiencies in the drafting and language.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international and strategic issues, referencing the breach that occurred at the Paris embassy and the damaging of underwater infrastructure (cables) by large tankers. There is no local or regional domestic focus within Estonia.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on the procedural correctness of the Draft Act amending the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Bill 656 SE). The speaker is a critical opponent of the bill's current form, demanding that the issues concerning the violation of subsea infrastructure and the violation concerning an ambassador be legislatively separated and more clearly articulated.
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