Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Draft law amending the Prison Law (506 SE) – first reading
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance centers on the procedural aspect of the amendment to the Imprisonment Act, supporting the bill's continued progress through the Riigikogu. It is stressed that the amendment pertains to individuals sentenced to arrest, not intoxicated persons, indicating a clear intent to prevent misunderstanding. The overall tone is relatively neutral and procedural, concentrating on the efficiency of administrative management within the purview of the Ministry of Justice.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise concerning the working procedures of the Riigikogu Legal Affairs Committee and administrative changes within the prison system. They are able to accurately distinguish between individuals sentenced to detention and those who are intoxicated, and they know that the budgetary funds for implementing the change are transferred by the Ministry of the Interior. Furthermore, they are aware that a similar practice is already being utilized at Tartu Prison and Viru Prison.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, detailed, and centered on procedural reporting, with the aim of thoroughly dissecting the matters discussed by the commission. The speaker employs a logical and neutral tone, emphasizing the communication of facts and consensus-based decisions. Emotional or personal appeals are entirely absent.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker was an active member of the Legal Affairs Committee, participating in the October 7 discussion where procedural decisions were adopted. He is currently acting in the Riigikogu chamber as the representative of the steering committee, replacing Anti Haugas, who was originally appointed, "for certain reasons."
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition or criticism regarding the content or procedure of the draft bill. The speaker neutrally reports on questions raised by other committee members (e.g., Ando Kiviberg) concerning the timing and budget of the amendment.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is highly consensus-driven, repeatedly stressing that all procedural decisions in the Legal Committee (including the motion to conclude the first reading) were adopted unanimously. This demonstrates an openness to cooperation and compromise with colleagues.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is national, concentrating on the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice and the prison system (Tallinn, Tartu, and Viru Prisons) within the context of administrative organization.
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Economic Views
The economic considerations are confined solely to the issue of transferring budgetary funds from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the prison system. The speaker confirms that supplementary budgetary funds will be provided for the implementation of the change, thereby supporting the necessary reallocation of resources.
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Social Issues
The focus concerning social issues centers on the administrative matters of executing sentences and detention, specifying that the amendment concerns the short-term (up to 48 hours) placement of individuals sentenced to arrest in a segregated section of Tallinn Prison. The emphasis is placed on administrative expediency.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Imprisonment Act (506 SE), the objective of which is to transfer the provision of services for persons sentenced to detention to Tallinn Prison. The speaker, as a representative of the leading committee, supports and promotes the bill's proceedings, emphasizing consensus-based decisions for concluding the first reading.
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