Agenda Profile: Toomas Kivimägi
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 political focus is on the efficiency of the administration of justice and the public sense of fairness. The most pressing issue being raised is the problem of escaping conviction due to the statute of limitations, which is viewed both as undermining the sense of justice and as a costly factor for the state. The trend is toward legislative changes aimed at improving the courts' mechanisms and the integrity of the system.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence in the areas of criminal procedure and judicial administration, covering specific issues such as the statute of limitations, the public nature of proceedings, and the threshold for accessing the courts. The questions raised are directed toward finding systemic solutions, seeking a balance between the responsibilities of the judiciary and the legislature.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is formal and respectful, addressing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the presiding officer of the session. The style is inquisitive and problem-centric, emphasizing one specific fact that offends people's sense of justice. An apology is offered for posing an unusual question, which signals caution when dealing with sensitive subjects.
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the shortcomings of the current legal order, especially the provisions regulating statutes of limitation, which allow individuals to evade conviction. Indirectly, the influence of the media is also criticized, as it tends to find people guilty from the very moment criminal proceedings are initiated.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is seeking cooperation with the judiciary, directly asking the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court whether the court has all the necessary tools or if legislative intervention is required. This demonstrates an openness to dialogue and a willingness to implement legislative changes based on the needs of the judicial system.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level of the administration of justice and legislation. There is no regional or local emphasis.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective manifests as concern over the financial burden placed on the state treasury, which arises in cases where individuals escape liability due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. This indicates a desire to improve the legal system in order to reduce the resulting financial costs incurred by the state.
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Social Issues
The focus is on the sense of social justice and the protection of individual liberties during the early phase of criminal proceedings. Particular emphasis is placed on the need to protect individuals from premature conviction by the media, by exploring the possibility of not publicizing the initiation of proceedings.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative priority is amending the laws concerning statutes of limitation to ensure fairness and reduce public expenditure. Furthermore, possibilities are being explored to modify the threshold for accessing the courts and the procedure for disclosing the initiation of criminal proceedings.
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