Agenda Profile: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski

The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

2025-06-10

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

Political Position
The speaker is focusing on the modernization of judicial administration, emphasizing the need to accelerate the pace of proceedings through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). This stance is cautiously policy-driven and results-oriented, while simultaneously calling for a comprehensive analysis of the legal, ethical, and practical risks associated with deploying AI.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise at the intersection of justice and technology (artificial intelligence). The focus is specifically on the application of AI in the work of judges and the associated ethical and practical risks, indicating a detailed knowledge of the modernization of judicial proceedings.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is extremely formal and respectful, addressing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court directly ("Honored Presiding Judge! Esteemed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court!"). The address is logic-based and focuses on clarifying specific facts (the schedule) and risks (ethical, practical), utilizing direct and structured questions.

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Activity Patterns
The scope is limited to asking the Chief Justice one question during the official session.

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Opposition Stance
There is not enough data.

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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is institutional and formal, manifesting in direct dialogue with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court with the aim of gaining clarity regarding the judicial system's development plans and risk analysis.

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Regional Focus
The focus is distinctly national, covering the work of Estonian judges and the organization of the judicial system in its entirety.

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Economic Views
There is not enough data.

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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed are the ethical and legal risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence, which directly impact the transparency and trustworthiness of the administration of justice.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward modernizing judicial proceedings and regulating new technology (AI). The objective is to determine what legislative or ethical frameworks are necessary both for mitigating risks and setting the timeline for AI adoption.

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