Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Public Prosecutor's Office Act (105 SE)
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The most important topic is the criticism leveled against the activities and political impartiality of the Prosecutor's Office. The speaker expresses strong opposition to the Prosecution Service's alleged unprofessionalism, abuse of power, and its use as a political instrument to carry out repression (referencing the Kert Kingo case). This stance targets both the institution's inefficiency (in the *Slava Ukraini* case) and ethical values (the forgery of documents), making it primarily results- and values-based.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the institutions of the legal system (the Prosecutor's Office, the Central Criminal Police) and references specific details of high-profile investigations (Slava Ukraini, Johanna-Maria Lehtme). This expertise is evident in the criticism leveled against procedural shortcomings—such as the falsification of documents and shadow investigations—as well as political bias.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is sharply accusatory and combative, utilizing strong emotional appeals while referencing the abuse of power and the falsification of documents. Concrete examples (Slava Ukraini, Kert Kingo) are used to illustrate systemic failure and political bias.
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Activity Patterns
The Speaker actively participates in the legislative debate (First Reading of Bill 105 SE) and refers to the discussions held the previous day (within the framework of interpellations), thereby demonstrating continuity in the work of Parliament.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at the Prosecutor's Office and the Central Criminal Police, who are accused of unprofessionalism, abuse of power, and serving as an instrument of political repression. The criticism is intense and addresses both procedural inefficiency (sloppy investigation) and ethical conduct (document forgery).
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national institutions (the Prosecutor's Office, the Central Criminal Police) and nationwide scandals (Slava Ukraini); regional focus is lacking.
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Economic Views
Not enough data
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Social Issues
The themes of the administration of justice and institutional accountability are addressed in connection with the Slava Ukraini abuses, emphasizing the need to control the power of the Prosecutor's Office and ensure the impartiality of the legal system. The focus is placed on the political bias of the legal system and the prevention of repression.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft Act amending the Prosecutor's Office Act (Bill 105 SE), the first reading of which the speaker is using as a platform to sharply criticize the activities of the Prosecutor's Office. The speaker positions himself as a system critic who demands institutional accountability.
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