Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other laws in consequence thereof (offence-based sanctions) – first reading
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports Bill 441 SE, which transfers the handling of sanction offenses from the Security Police (KAPO) to the Tax and Customs Board (MTA). They consider this solution to be "very reasonable" and necessary for alleviating KAPO's workload. The political focus is on optimizing the division of labor between institutions and improving procedural efficiency in enforcing sanctions.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters of criminal law and procedural rules, particularly regarding the cooperation and information exchange between state institutions (KAPO, MTA) in the enforcement of sanctions. Technical terminology is employed, and specific reference is made to ministry specialists (Mare Tannberg) and the details of commission deliberations.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, neutral, and informative, focusing on conveying the discussion and procedural decisions of the Legal Affairs Committee to the plenary session. The address is logical and fact-based, emphasizing consensus and procedural steps. Emotional appeals are absent.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in the work of the Legal Affairs Committee, participating in the session on September 16th and serving as the rapporteur during the first reading of the draft legislation in the Riigikogu plenary session. This activity pattern includes the detailed documentation of committee discussions and procedural decisions.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data. The speech focuses on the commission's consensus decision and does not mention any opposition or criticize other political parties.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open and consensus-based, emphasizing close collaboration with various ministries, the Security Police, and the Tax and Customs Board during the preparation of the draft legislation. The committee's decisions, including the proposal to conclude the first reading, were reached by consensus.
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Regional Focus
Insufficient data. The focus is entirely on national legislative and institutional issues.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data. Although the value thresholds for sanctioned goods (€10,000) are being addressed, the discussion is purely procedural and does not concern broader economic policy, taxation, or the philosophy of trade regulation.
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Social Issues
The focus is on ensuring national security and the effective enforcement of sanctions, emphasizing the capacity of institutions to detect and prevent violations. The objective is to ensure that KAPO can concentrate its efforts on crimes committed by organized groups or those of a recurrent nature.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on processing the Act Amending the Penal Code (Bill 441 SE), which concerns sanction misdemeanors. The speaker is a supporter of the draft bill and is responsible for its procedural advancement in the Riigikogu, including setting the deadline for submitting amendments.
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