Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-05-08
Political Position
The speaker focuses heavily on the direction of criminal policy and the threat of politicization within the prosecutor's office, thereby calling into question the selection of the Prosecutor General candidate. They adopt a critical and cautionary stance, stressing the necessity of protecting free speech from potential political processes. The political framework is value-driven, centered on accountability and civil liberties.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in criminal law and the justice system, citing specific cases (such as Pihlakodu and the photographing of children's genitalia) and the ambivalent approach taken toward the work of the Prosecutor's Office. He/She is well-versed in the process of appointing the Prosecutor General and the resulting political ramifications, consciously employing terminology such as "scope of criminalization" and "political processes."
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Rhetorical Style
The style is critical and confrontational, presenting direct questions to the Minister regarding responsibility for hypothetical future events. The speaker employs logical, consequence-based argumentation, linking the Minister's choice to a potential threat to freedom of speech. The tone is serious and cautionary.
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Activity Patterns
No data is available. Only participation in the plenary session during the Q&A phase is visible.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at the Minister, who is held responsible for strongly backing the candidate for Prosecutor General (Astrid Asi). The opposition stems from the fear that this selection could lead to political trials and restrictions on free speech, which is essentially a political attack against the direction of the government's criminal policy.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to the questions raised by other Riigikogu members (Hanah, Evelin Poolamets), showing a readiness to rely on the topics brought up by colleagues. Direct cooperation with the Minister is lacking; the interaction is rather confrontational and demands accountability.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly on national issues, covering Estonia's criminal policy, the functioning of the legal system, and the appointment of high-level state officials (the Prosecutor General). There is no regional or international focus.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The text addresses social issues within the context of criminal law, highlighting the inconsistent treatment of both rape cases and cases involving the photographing of children's genitals. A strong emphasis is placed on safeguarding civil liberties, particularly freedom of speech, from political pressure.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the oversight of legislation and setting the direction of criminal policy, particularly concerning the appointment of the Prosecutor General. The objective is to ensure that criminal policy does not begin to restrict freedom of speech, which suggests an oversight role rather than an initiating role.
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