Agenda Profile: Aivar Kokk
Draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE) – first reading
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker takes a clearly opposing stance regarding the amendment of the Police and Border Guard Act, strongly emphasizing the protection of civil rights and the lack of oversight. He expresses concern about the misuse of the license plate recognition system, especially by the Tax Authority, and demands stricter judicial control over surveillance activities.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker exhibits a thorough understanding of the technical operation and statistics of the license plate recognition system, referencing specific figures (80,000 queries, one-third by the Tax and Customs Board). He/She demonstrates detailed familiarity with surveillance legislation and the requirements for judicial warrants, as well as practical experience gained from investigating the system.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone of delivery is directly confrontational and accusatory, utilizing rhetorical questions and direct challenges aimed at the presenter. The style is emotionally charged ("very sad"), yet it relies on concrete facts and personal investigative experience concerning how the system functions.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker has played an active role in the investigation of the license plate recognition system, referencing a specific site visit and the analysis of documents. He/She has delved into the specifics of the Tax Board's inquiries and analyzed their legal basis.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is directed at the Tax Authority, accusing them of making baseless inquiries and abusing the system. The process of preparing the draft bill is also criticized, with claims that the actual rapporteur knows nothing about the content of the bill because it was drafted by the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board).
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
There isn't enough data.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The speaker strongly stresses the need to protect civil liberties from government surveillance, raising concerns about individuals being tracked without proper judicial safeguards. He or she advocates that all surveillance activities must be conducted strictly within legal limits and based on judicial warrants.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses their criticism on the proposed amendments to the Police and Border Guard Act, particularly concerning the regulation of the license plate recognition system. They demand stricter judicial oversight of investigative activities and express opposition to the current draft bill, which they deem insufficient for protecting civil rights.
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