Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Draft Law Amending the Penal Code (490 SE) – First Reading
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position expresses strong support for the current provision of the Penal Code (Section 151¹), which addresses the public display of symbols of aggression. The speaker stresses that there is no reason to repeal this provision, as Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the continued presence of Putin's supporters remain an ongoing problem. This stance is value-based and policy-centric, underscoring the necessity of retaining legal instruments to ensure security.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge regarding the content and the context of creation of Section 151¹ of the Penal Code. A clear distinction is drawn between the inherent clarity of the legal norm itself and the complexity of its practical implementation (interpretation) by the police, thereby demonstrating legal expertise.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, challenging, and persistent, employing repetitive questioning to test the opposing side's proposed solutions and arguments. The speaker attempts to neutralize the opponent's appeals to nationalism and anecdotal evidence, instead focusing on logical appeals and the clarification of legal definitions. The tone remains formal and centered on the substantive point of debate.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposing side is the rapporteur who seeks to repeal § 151¹, and the criticism is directed both at the political solution and the rhetorical devices employed. The speaker accuses the opposing side of appealing to nationalism and highlighting inadequate individual cases, repeatedly asking for alternative solutions should the norm be abolished.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is purely confrontational and interrogative, focusing on dismantling the opposing side's arguments and highlighting the shortcomings of their proposed solutions. There are no indications of a willingness to compromise or engage in cross-party cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national and international levels, concentrating on Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the associated domestic legal norms. There is no regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
Addressing social issues, the discussion covers public order and security, strongly supporting the maintenance of the legal statute that prohibits the public display of symbols of aggression (the letter Z, the hammer and sickle). The speaker stresses the ongoing necessity of combating Putin's supporters, placing security as the top priority.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft Act on Amendments to the Penal Code (490 SE), specifically preventing the repeal of Section 151¹. The speaker is a strong supporter and defender of the existing security provision, emphasizing its continued necessity.
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