Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political emphasis is placed on the principles of the rule of law and addressing citizens' concerns, expressing strong worry about systemic injustice, which is symbolized by the quote, "nine innocents on the gallows." This position targets institutional accountability, demanding explanations and corrective actions from the Riigikogu, ministers, and the Chancellor of Justice, in order to prevent negative consequences in the future. The focus is clearly results-based, concentrating on improving the system's functionality.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates familiarity with the content of the Chancellor of Justice's report, particularly regarding a troubling quote concerning the proportionality of the administration of justice and the protection of the innocent. The expertise is focused primarily on identifying ethical and systemic problems within the legislative process and the legal system, rather than providing a detailed legal analysis.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, yet simultaneously anxious and serious, characterizing the situation as "quite worrying" and "ominous." The speaker employs powerful, generalizing figurative language to frame a systemic problem, concluding with a direct question that demands shared responsibility for finding solutions.
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Activity Patterns
We don't have enough data regarding the patterns of activity, as the address is merely a brief response to the Chancellor of Justice's overview report presented in the Riigikogu.
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Opposition Stance
Direct adversaries are not criticized; instead, the criticism is aimed at systemic injustice and the inability of institutions (the Parliament, the Minister) to ensure justice, which is reflected in the Chancellor of Justice's alarming statement. The criticism is procedural and system-based.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperative approach is solution-oriented and inter-institutional, thanking the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the concerns to light, and then actively determining which institution (the Riigikogu/Parliament or a Minister) should assume responsibility for implementing the necessary improvements. This demonstrates an openness to compromise and cross-institutional action.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the quality of legislation and the responsibility of central government institutions (the Riigikogu, the government) in ensuring constitutionality and the administration of justice.
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Economic Views
There is insufficient data regarding economic views.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the quality of the administration of justice and the protection of citizens' rights, stressing the necessity of preventing situations where the innocent suffer in the pursuit of the guilty. The focus is on guaranteeing civil liberties and ensuring justice.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on improving the quality of law-making and eliminating systemic errors that could lead to injustice. The speaker demands concrete steps from the Riigikogu and the ministers to improve the situation, ensuring that legal acts comply with the constitution.
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