Agenda Profile: Tiit Maran

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 centers on the quality of legislation and procedural correctness. The speaker voices concern regarding situations where the substance of the law is altered via conceptually simple amendments, thereby bypassing the mandated preparatory intent. This is a strongly procedure-driven stance, emphasizing strict adherence to the logic and order of the legislative process.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures, using specific terminology such as "intention to draft" and distinguishing technical amendments from conceptual changes. He/She also shows awareness of pending bills concerning climate and the environment. The expertise is focused on the general level of lawmaking and the identification of systemic problems.

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Rhetorical Style
The language used is formal, respectful, and analytical, beginning with praise for the Chancellor of Justice ("for an excellent presentation"). The style is logical and focuses on a generalized political problem, framing it as a question and seeking solutions ("what should the possible courses of action be in such a situation?"). Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is on procedural correctness.

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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.

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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the flawed legislative practice of introducing conceptual amendments under the guise of simple statutory changes. The objection is procedural and moderate in intensity, framed as a question rather than a direct attack against a specific political opponent.

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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is respectful and acknowledging, particularly towards the Chancellor of Justice, who is being praised for their work. The speaker is seeking solutions and ways forward from the systemic problem, indicating a readiness to cooperate in improving procedures and listening to expert advice.

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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on the level of national legislation and general procedural matters. There is no specific regional or local focus.

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Economic Views
There is too little data.

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Social Issues
There is too little data.

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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on improving law-making procedures and ensuring compliance with the requirement regarding the intent of preparing draft legislation. The speaker also highlights climate and environmental bills as an area where these procedural issues frequently arise.

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