Agenda Profile: Valdo Randpere
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Public Prosecutor's Office Act (105 SE)
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on protecting the rule of law and the separation of powers, opposing the expansion of the Ministry of Justice's administrative oversight over the Prosecutor's Office. He sharply criticizes the opposing side's rhetoric, which labels Estonia an "Eastern dictatorship," emphasizing that acquittals demonstrate the functioning of the rule of law. His approach is rather policy-based, focusing on the existence of control mechanisms and the rejection of the draft bill.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates deep proficiency in criminal procedure and the principles of the rule of law, especially concerning the activities and oversight of the Prosecutor's Office. He/She clearly distinguishes between internal administrative oversight and proceedings initiated based on a crime report, referencing the Ministry of Justice's stance on the separation of powers. This expertise is also evident in the emphasis placed on the three-tiered court system as a functioning control mechanism.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is initially personal, humorous, and ironic (referencing his first speech and the "joke through tears"), but subsequently shifts to become analytical and incisive. He uses logical arguments and references to the commission's work, while criticizing the opponents' "dreadful political sloganeering" and "overdramatization." He employs figurative language, such as "it takes two partners to dance the tango" and "it's damn hard to break through a door that doesn't exist."
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Activity Patterns
He notes that this is his first time at the Riigikogu podium during the current term, which indicates a low frequency of speeches in the preceding period. He explains this low activity as the coalition's deliberate self-discipline to avoid wasting time in response to obstruction. He is acting as the representative of the Constitutional Committee, having been selected for this role by consensus.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the presenters of the draft bill and their rhetoric, which he calls "political sloganeering" that stifles substantive debate. He sharply criticizes claims that an "oriental dictatorship" prevails in Estonia, calling it, to put it mildly, an over-dramatization. He further faults the opposition for wasting time by submitting draft legislation containing elements that threaten the rule of law.
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Collaboration Style
Shows an ability to cooperate in the committee's work, where he/she was unanimously elected as the representative of the steering committee. He/She emphasizes that the committee's decisions (adoption onto the agenda, rejection) are based on consensus or a clear majority. He/She highlights the government's (Ministry of Justice's) position on not supporting the draft bill, demonstrating a readiness to rely on the expert opinions of the executive branch.
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Regional Focus
It focuses exclusively on the national legal order, legislation, and issues concerning the separation of powers in Estonia. No data is available.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main focus is on the Draft Act amending the Public Prosecutor's Office Act (105 SE), the rejection of which he supports. He is a representative of the leading committee and focuses on the quality of the legislation and its compliance with the principles of the rule of law. He emphasizes that amending the law is not necessary, as existing mechanisms (the court system, criminal complaints) are sufficient for overseeing the Prosecutor's Office.
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