Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly critical of the Minister of Justice’s actions regarding the selection of the Prosecutor General, fearing the politicization of the justice system and the restriction of free speech. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of protecting civil liberties and warns against criminalized political processes. The stance is value-based and focuses on a shift in the direction of criminal policy. The framing of the policy is aimed at demanding accountability from the minister.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of criminal policy and the administration of justice, referencing specific and sensitive cases (rape cases, the photographing of children's genitals, the Pihlakodu case). Particular attention is paid to the speaker's knowledge of the activities of the Prosecutor's Office and the procedures for appointing the Prosecutor General. The "strangely dual" nature of the approach to criminal policy is emphasized.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational, serious, and suspicious, employing hypothetical scenarios and direct questions of accountability aimed at the minister. The speaker utilizes a logical structure, referencing previous questions and issues raised in the media (specifically, the Postimees journalist). The tone is concerned and cautionary, emphasizing the danger of potential abuse of the legal system.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity indicates active participation in Riigikogu debates, responding both to the minister's report and to the questions posed by colleagues beforehand. The speaker is well-aware of the sensitive topics raised in the media concerning the prosecutor's office and political processes.
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Opposition Stance
The main confrontation is directed against the Minister of Justice, who is criticized for the selection of the Prosecutor General (Astrid Asi) and warned about accountability for future political processes. The criticism targets political influence within the Prosecutor's Office and its potential actions that could restrict freedom of speech.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates cooperation with other members of the Riigikogu by referencing and following up on previously submitted questions (Hanah, Evelin Poolamets). There is no information available regarding the willingness to cooperate with the government or a minister.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, covering trends in Estonian criminal policy, the appointment of the Prosecutor General, and specific Estonian legal cases.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues highlighted is the inconsistent handling of sexual offenses (including rape cases and the photographing of children's genitals) within criminal policy. There is also a strong emphasis on protecting freedom of speech from the threat of state criminalization.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward the critical monitoring of the implementation of the existing strategy ("Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030"). The priority is ensuring the independence of the Prosecutor's Office and preventing political interference.
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