Agenda Profile: Mait Klaassen
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on protecting constitutional freedoms, particularly the principle of the inviolability of the home. He/She criticizes the PPA’s practice of conducting unannounced inspections of gun owners (hunters), thereby calling into question the proportionality of state authority. This stance is value-driven, emphasizing the protection of citizens' rights against the actions of state institutions.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of constitutional rights and the administrative procedures applicable to firearm owners, referencing specific control mechanisms (firearm license renewal, psychiatric evaluation). He/She uses legal terminology, emphasizing the constitutional protection of the inviolability of the home.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and deferential, incorporating thanks to the Chancellor of Justice for an insightful presentation. The speaker analyzes their concern, relying on the legal framework, and poses a clear, specific question in order to obtain a legal opinion.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker participated in the Riigikogu session, posing a question within the framework of the discussion regarding the Chancellor of Justice's overview, which indicates active involvement in debates concerning constitutional rights.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at a practice recently adopted by the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA), which involves unannounced visits to the homes of gun owners. The criticism is procedural and constitutional, calling into question whether the PPA's actions comply with the principle of the inviolability of the home.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is cooperating at the institutional level, addressing the Chancellor of Justice to gain clarity regarding the compliance of state institutions' activities with constitutional rights. This demonstrates a willingness to use legal channels to resolve issues.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, covering the nationwide practices of the PPA and the protection of constitutional rights in Estonia. There is no specific regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, strong emphasis is placed on citizens' freedoms and the inviolability of the home, which is linked to the rights of gun owners (hunters). Focus is also placed on balancing security controls and constitutional protection, thereby safeguarding citizens from state intervention.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on evaluating the consistency of existing legal acts and the Constitution in the context of the PPA's (Police and Border Guard Board) operations, rather than initiating new legislation. The goal is to ensure the proper interpretation and implementation of constitutional rights.
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