Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure and, in consequence thereof, amending the Act on the Application of the Code of Civil Procedure and the Enforcement Procedure Act (493 SE) - first reading
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
Political Position
The political position focuses on bringing the Code of Civil Procedure into compliance with the Constitution, supporting the improvement of access to legal aid through the consideration of essential expenses. The stance is strongly grounded in policy and legal norms, emphasizing the implementation of the Chancellor of Justice's proposal and enhancing access to justice. The objective is to ensure that when granting legal aid, a person's essential expenses for food, medicine, and communication and hygiene supplies are taken into account.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Code of Civil Procedure and the regulation of legal aid, referencing specific sections and the Chancellor of Justice's previous proposal. He/She is familiar with the details of the Legal Affairs Committee's work procedures and discussions, including the Ministry of Justice's position and the similar logic applied in administrative court procedure.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, detailed, and procedural, focusing on the neutral presentation of the bill's history and the legal committee's discussion. The speaker uses logical arguments, explaining the purpose of the amendment and the objections (e.g., regarding the increase in workload), while refraining from emotional appeals.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The patterns of activity demonstrate active participation in the work of the Legal Affairs Committee, including the session on November 11, 2024, and a representative role before the plenary during the first reading of the draft bill on November 19. He/She performs the role of the representative for the lead committee, presenting a detailed overview of the committee’s decisions and discussions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition was primarily procedural and substantive, focusing on the question of whether the Chancellor of Justice should have petitioned the Supreme Court and whether the amendment would increase the volume of civil litigation. Specific opponents (Anti Haugas, Valdo Randpere, Vilja Toomast) opposed the proposal within the committee to conclude the first reading.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and procedure-oriented, emphasizing the Legal Committee's unanimity in initiating the draft bill and setting the deadline for proposed amendments. Furthermore, the support of the Government of the Republic for the content and wording of the draft bill is noted, which indicates broad-based support.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic perspectives narrowly concern the provision of procedural aid, supporting the expansion of the social safety net to ensure that individuals' essential expenses for food, medicines, and hygiene supplies are taken into account. This is aimed at guaranteeing access to justice for lower-income individuals.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The social focus is on access to justice, emphasizing the need to consider an individual's essential expenses for food, medicine, and communication and hygiene supplies when granting procedural legal aid. This is aimed at supporting vulnerable groups in civil court proceedings, ensuring that their basic needs are taken into account.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the Draft Act on Amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure (493 SE), the aim of which is to improve the regulation of procedural assistance and bring it into compliance with the Constitution. The speaker is the initiator of the draft act (as the Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee) and the representative of the lead committee before the plenary session.
2 Speeches Analyzed