Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The most salient issue is the conduct of the leadership of the justice system and the Prosecutor's Office, particularly the gross professional failure of the current Prosecutor General. The political position is fiercely critical and performance-driven, demanding accountability and even removal from office. Furthermore, there is opposition to the suppression of free exchange of ideas through labeling, which is seen as an instrument for silencing opponents.
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Topic Expertise
The expert analysis focuses on criminal policy and the evaluation of the prosecutor's office's work, using terms like "substandard work" (or "rejects") and directly referencing the activities of the Prosecutor General. It emphasizes questions of leadership and accountability within the justice system, as well as defining the boundary between criticism and personal attack.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational, accusatory, and emotionally charged, employing strong judgments (e.g., "severe defect"). Rhetorical questions are used to expose the opponent's tactics, and labeling is criticized as an instrument for suppressing the free exchange of ideas. The tone is sharp and direct.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the current Prosecutor General, who is accused of severe professional misconduct, and opponents who use the "hate speech" label to suppress criticism. The attacks are intense and include both personal judgments and procedural criticism. The opponents' tactic is referred to as "an old trick for suppressing opponents."
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The central social issue revolves around the boundaries of free speech and criticism versus the practice of labeling such speech as hate speech. The speaker strongly defends the free exchange of ideas and criticizes the "hate speech" mechanism as a tool for suppressing opponents. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of tolerating even sharp criticism directed at public figures.
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Legislative Focus
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