Session Profile: Andre Hanimägi
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
2024-10-16
Political Position
The political focus is on an administrative change being implemented under the purview of the Ministry of Justice, concerning the provision of services for individuals sentenced to detention (arrest) at Tallinn Prison. The speaker supports moving forward with the draft legislation, stressing its expediency and the consensus reached by the committee. Their role is procedural, concentrating on the specifics of policy implementation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of the work and procedural decisions of the Legal Committee, as well as the specifics of the Ministry of Justice's administrative domain. They are able to accurately convey the responses provided by ministry officials and the minister regarding the shortage of space and the reallocation of budgetary funds within the prison system. The expertise is high in the fields of legislative procedure and the execution of punishment.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, concentrating on the detailed and chronological reporting of the proceedings within the Riigikogu Legal Affairs Committee. The speaker employs a logical structure to clarify the substance of the draft legislation, the progression of the debate, and the consensus-based procedural rulings. Emotional or personal appeals are entirely lacking.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity includes participating in the work of the Legal Committee and presenting the results of its sessions to the plenary. He mentions that he took over the role of the representative of the leading committee from Anti Haugas for certain reasons.
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Opposition Stance
There are no direct attacks or criticism aimed at the opposing sides; the speaker focuses exclusively on conveying the consensus and procedural decisions that prevailed within the commission. He notes the confusion that arose in the chamber regarding the issue of intoxicated persons, but corrects the record neutrally.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker highlighted the strong cooperation and consensual decision-making process within the Legal Affairs Committee, pointing out that all procedural decisions were adopted unanimously. This demonstrates an openness to cross-party collaboration in legislative procedures. The cooperation involves both members of the committee and officials from the Ministry of Justice.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is directed at the national administrative area and the correctional system, specifically mentioning Tallinn, Tartu, and Viru Prisons. In particular, the modification of the operational tasks of Tallinn Prison is addressed.
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Economic Views
The economic considerations concern the reallocation of budgetary funds and cuts within the prison system, confirming that the Ministry of the Interior will provide additional resources to the Ministry of Justice. The focus is on the distribution of resources between the administrative areas of the state budget.
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Social Issues
The social focus is on criminal law and conditions of detention, specifically the organization of short-term (up to 48 hours) detention for individuals sentenced to arrest within the prison system. The speaker emphasizes the distinction between those sentenced to arrest and intoxicated individuals.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the handling of a draft bill falling under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice. This bill regulates the provision of services to individuals serving sentences of arrest at Tallinn Prison. The speaker, serving as the representative of the lead committee, acted as a procedural facilitator who guided the consensus decisions necessary to conclude the first reading and establish the deadline for submitting amendments.
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