Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Inquiry Regarding the Activities of Bailiffs (no 807)
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on regulating the activities of bailiffs and ensuring their accountability, a matter which has been presented in the form of a parliamentary query. The speaker is concerned about the system's failures, stressing the need for state assistance for those who have suffered due to the arbitrary actions of the bailiffs. The direction involves seeking solutions through international practice, pointing toward a policy- and results-based approach.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the problems within the bailiff system, distinguishing responsible enforcement officers from unethical actors and "schemers." The expertise focuses on legal and ethical issues and the applicability of international practices in Estonia. There are no references to data or statistics, but the emphasis is placed on procedural fairness.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is direct and focused on the questions, emphasizing speed and relevance ("I will try to formulate them very quickly"). Both logical argumentation (international experience) and emotional appeal are utilized, describing how the word 'bailiff' has become a "curse word" in the mouths of many people.
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Activity Patterns
There isn't enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed primarily at unethical and unauthorized enforcement agents (bailiffs) who engage in fraudulent schemes and cause harm to citizens. The opposition targets specific ethical and procedural violations, rather than the entire administrative body or political opponents.
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Collaboration Style
There is too little data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (Estonian legal practices) and the international level (seeking experience from other countries). Specific local or regional problems are not mentioned.
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Economic Views
There is too little data.
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Social Issues
The social focus is on protecting citizens and ensuring justice, particularly by helping those who have suffered due to the unethical or abusive actions of enforcement agents. Emphasis is placed on the state's obligation to guarantee aid for victims and maintain an accountable legal system.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on improving the practices that regulate the activities of enforcement agents and implementing international standards. Another priority is the creation of a state aid mechanism to support affected citizens, taking on the role of the initiator in addressing these issues.
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