Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure Implementation Act and the Enforcement Proceedings Implementation Act (439 SE) – First Reading
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is firmly in favor of rejecting Draft Bill 439 SE, emphasizing the principles of the rule of law and legal certainty. The opposition is rooted in policy and values, based on the view that the draft bill is technically problematic from a legal standpoint and its constitutionality is highly questionable. The objective is to prevent the creation of an abstract and unbounded opportunity for the re-examination of court decisions that have already entered into force.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise concerning the regulation of civil procedure and applications for the reopening of proceedings, detailing the applicable time limits and grounds (e.g., 2 months, 5 years, 10 years). This expertise relies on a comprehensive opinion issued by the Ministry of Justice and the precise use of technical legal terminology (e.g., the principle of legal certainty, the exhaustive list). It is stressed that should new evidence emerge, the time limits begin to run anew, and in criminal proceedings concerning human rights violations, there are no time limits whatsoever.
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Rhetorical Style
The language used is formal and analytical, focusing on conveying the work of the Legal Affairs Committee and the opinion of the Government of the Republic. The tone is fact-based and logical, employing legal terminology, and appeals to the necessity of legal certainty. In the rejoinder, the tone shifts to defensive in order to emphasize the consensus nature of the committee's decisions and correct potential misinterpretations regarding the deadlines for review petitions.
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Activity Patterns
The activity pattern is related to legislative committee work, involving the representation of the leading committee (the Legal Affairs Committee) before the plenary session. This includes participation in the committee meeting on October 7th, where Draft Bill 439 SE was debated, and the subsequent presentation of the consensus decision in the Riigikogu chamber.
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Opposition Stance
The main opposition is directed at the content of Draft Bill 439 SE and its author, Mart Maastik. The criticism is strictly policy-based and legal-technical, highlighting the bill's legal uncertainty and the suspicion of unconstitutionality. The speaker denies having selectively interpreted the proceedings of the Legal Affairs Committee.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is emphatically consensual and institutional, emphasizing that the Legal Committee's decisions regarding the rejection of the draft bill were made by consensus. Collaboration was also carried out with experts from the Ministry of Justice (Stella Johanson), whose comprehensive opinion was used as the basis for the decision.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Regarding social topics, the discussion addresses human rights violations in criminal proceedings, noting that in such cases, there are no time limits for applications for the reopening of proceedings (or applications for review). This indicates the priority of justice in instances of severe violations, contrasting with the strict deadlines typical of civil procedure.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the rejection of the draft Act amending the Act Implementing the Code of Civil Procedure (439 SE). The speaker is participating as a representative of the leading committee, serving as the primary advocate for the rejection of this draft. The priority is to maintain legal certainty and prevent statutory amendments that would create boundless opportunities for challenging judgments that have already entered into force.
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