Agenda Profile: Liina Kersna
Overview of the Judicial Administration by Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political focus is on the quality of the legal system and the standards for qualifying as a judge. The speaker asks whether the low pass rate for the judicial examination (one third) points to poor legal education or a qualification bar that is set too high. This stance is policy-based, seeking an interpretation of this specific result in order to identify systemic shortcomings.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding professional qualifications and educational structures, utilizing terminology such as the "judicial examination" and "integrated studies." They cite the five-year integrated study model for teacher training as a comparison, highlighting their knowledge of the organization of educational systems and quality assurance.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The address is formal and respectful, beginning with an expression of thanks to the Chief Justice for a very thorough presentation. The rhetorical style is analytical and grounded in logic, focusing on the interpretation of specific data (the exam pass percentage) and the consideration of systemic solutions.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The level of engagement is restricted to posing a single question during the Supreme Court President's overview, with the focus being a detailed follow-up inquiry.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker references colleague Urve Tiidus’s earlier question, demonstrating awareness and consistency in handling the topics and building upon the points raised by colleagues. The style of collaboration with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is polite and inquisitive.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on domestic issues, addressing the standards of legal education and judicial qualification in Estonia.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The main social theme addressed is the quality and structure of higher education, particularly the comparison of integrated study models in legal education and teacher training. The objective is to ensure a high professional standard among judges.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The focus is on regulating educational standards and professional qualifications at the legislative level, suggesting the need to consider implementing an integrated learning model in legal education. The speaker is primarily acting as an initiator, raising the topic for systematic discussion.
1 Speeches Analyzed