Agenda Profile: Ando Kiviberg
Bill to Amend the Prison Act and to Amend Other Acts Therewith (474 SE) – Second Reading
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The most important topic is the technical specification of the Imprisonment Act concerning the data registers of detainees and arrestees, and the background checks of visitors. The political stance is supportive and procedure-focused, emphasizing the necessity of the bill for streamlining the data registers. This is clearly a policy-driven framework that concentrates on refining the provisions of the law.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the Penal Enforcement Act and data protection regulations, using specific terminology such as data registers, background checks, and the categories of inmates and probationers. He/She possesses thorough knowledge of the Riigikogu’s procedural processes and committee work, providing a detailed overview of the bill’s progress between the first and second readings.
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Rhetorical Style
The style of discourse is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on reporting the commission's work and clarifying the procedure. The emphasis is placed on logical and factual presentation, avoiding emotional appeals, and favoring brief and concise information in the interest of saving time.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity includes active participation in the work of the steering committee, organizing meetings with the Ministry of Justice and the Data Protection Inspectorate, and planning the Riigikogu's agenda. He/She is focused on managing the proceedings of a specific bill and setting the subsequent timeline (the third reading on December 11).
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Opposition Stance
Information regarding opposing or criticized groups is lacking; rather, the emphasis is placed on the fact that no amendment proposals were received by the deadline. The only party that raised a concern (the Data Protection Inspectorate) reached a consensus with the Ministry of Justice, which is why no opposition materialized.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is highly consensus-based and mediating, emphasizing a successful agreement between the Ministry of Justice and the Data Protection Inspectorate in resolving concerns. All procedural decisions of the commission, including the further inclusion of the draft bill on the agenda, were unanimous.
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Regional Focus
Data is scarce. The focus is purely on national-level legislation and the cooperation of state agencies (Ministry of Justice, Data Protection Inspectorate).
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Economic Views
Information is scarce. The bill focuses on justice and data management issues, not economic policy.
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Social Issues
The focus of social issues is on criminal law and security, specifying the management of the inmate database and the requirements for visitor background checks. The goal is to ensure data integrity and security within the penal system.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the successful and consensual passage of the draft bill amending the Imprisonment Act (474 SE), where the speaker serves as the rapporteur for the lead committee. Emphasis is placed on the procedural correctness and the progress being made toward concluding the second reading.
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