Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Public Prosecutor's Office Act and the Courts Act (167 SE)
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position strongly focuses on opposing the politicization and injustice within the legal system, especially concerning the Prosecutor’s Office. The speaker sharply criticizes the impunity and unchecked power of prosecutors and the use of the system as a political punitive measure. This stance is strongly value-based, emphasizing the violation of the principles of the rule of law and the failure of the Prosecutor’s Office leadership. The goal is to draw attention to systemic problems that have led to the collapse of governments and political intimidation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker identifies as a historian and demonstrates familiarity with historical legal systems, citing examples such as the Code of Hammurabi and the Judgment of Solomon. Legal expertise is substituted with historical analogies and references to lists of prosecutorial errors compiled by others, rather than focusing on technical legal details.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and emotional, employing strong accusations and moral condemnation (e.g., referring to opponents as "bad people"). The speaker utilizes historical and biblical analogies (Solomon, Hammurabi), emphasizing their identity as a historian and contrasting themselves with legal professionals. The appeals are directed toward justice and morality rather than detailed legislation, and include direct accusations leveled against the opponents.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the leadership of the Prosecutor's Office, who are accused of poor management and political bias, and, more broadly, those who politicize the justice system. Criticism is intense, accusing opponents of impunity and unfair proceedings that have been initiated purely for political reasons. Specifically targeted are those who defend the Prosecutor's Office and those who are "sitting on laundered millions" while attempting to slander others.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, centering on the issues facing the Estonian legal system and the Prosecutor's Office, as well as the work of the Riigikogu (Parliament). There are no references to specific regional, local, or international economic or social issues.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary societal problem is the violation of the principles of the rule of law and the unequal application of justice, resulting in some individuals feeling impunity while others face politically motivated proceedings. The focus must be on the equal treatment of citizens and restoring the reliability of the legal system, which has devolved into a punitive measure used for political reasons.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on the draft Act amending the Prosecutor's Office Act and the Courts Act (Bill 167 SE), which the speaker strongly endorses. The bill aims to highlight issues within the justice system and curb the arbitrary power of the Prosecutor's Office, given that the existing framework does not provide for sanctions when prosecutors make errors.
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