Agenda Profile: Mart Maastik
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure Implementation Act and the Enforcement Proceedings Implementation Act (439 SE) – First Reading
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is directed towards individual rights and the restoration of justice, particularly in connection with previous unjust court rulings. This position is strongly value-based, emphasizing the constitutional principle that property is sacred and inviolable. The politician stresses that resolving even individual cases is the duty of the Riigikogu (Parliament), contrasting this approach with broader and more contentious issues, such as the budget.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The politician is well acquainted with the specific provisions of the Act on the Implementation of the Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) and the procedure for retrial. Although he admits he is not a legal expert, he is able to accurately describe the technical substance of the legal amendment and its effect on decisions made before 2006. He uses specific terminology such as "grounds for retrial" and "retroactive force."
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is persuasive and emotional, emphasizing the noble goal of helping fellow citizens and appealing to the conscience of colleagues. The politician uses both logical arguments (statutory dates and sections of the legal code) and emotional appeals (referencing victims of injustice and peace of mind). He begins the speech with a well-known linguistic example about the importance of the comma, in order to stress the significance of legal precision.
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Activity Patterns
The politician is the initiator and rapporteur of the bill, actively participating in the debate held in the Riigikogu chamber and answering several questions. His pattern of activity demonstrates responsiveness to specific citizen appeals and thorough preparation following previous committee discussions. He noted that after the committee session, he had further familiarized himself with the subject matter.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition comes from the committee (specifically, the Legal Affairs Committee), which maintained the position that the law should not be altered, nor a precedent set, merely to address isolated cases. The politician criticizes this stance, stressing that the rights of every individual matter, and hopes that the committee members will reconsider their view. The disagreement is aimed at procedural and fundamental objections, not at the individuals themselves.
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Collaboration Style
The politician is seeking cross-factional goodwill support, urging all colleagues to vote in favor of the amendment, regardless of decisions made internally within their parties. He thanks colleagues (Jüri Jaanson) for clarifying the historical background and refers to similar positions held by other politicians (Varro Vooglaid). He is open to dialogue and hopes that the explanations will help everyone reach the "right decision."
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The focus is on social justice and protecting citizens’ rights against unjust court decisions stemming from a lack of evidence. The politician stresses that resolving the concern of even a single individual is crucial, and that the legislative change will provide people with peace of mind. He also references extreme global cases where innocent individuals have been convicted, underscoring the gravity of the issue.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priority is the amendment of the Act Implementing the Code of Civil Procedure and the Code of Enforcement Procedure (Bill 439 SE). The aim is to grant retroactive effect to the expansion of the grounds for judicial review in cases initiated before 2006, provided new circumstances have emerged. The politician is the initiator of the draft bill and emphasizes that the amendment will not create a significant additional burden for the courts.
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