Session Profile: Valdo Randpere
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-05-29
Political Position
The political position focuses strongly on the principle of the presumption of innocence (PS § 22) and the responsibility of the media when covering suspects. He supports the essence of the problem, finding the "gist" in the draft bill, but is firmly opposed to the specific legislative proposal due to its overly punitive requirements. His approach is value-based, emphasizing societal maturity and more civilized behavior.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional law, accurately citing Article 22 of the Constitution (PS § 22), and possesses an in-depth understanding of Riigikogu (Parliament) procedural processes, having served as a rapporteur for the Legal Affairs Committee. Furthermore, they possess experience in the field of media ethics, referencing their previous tenure as a member of the ERR (Estonian Public Broadcasting) Council. They draw comparisons with Swedish legal and media practice to illustrate a more civilized approach.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, reflective, and occasionally humorous, incorporating personal observations and anecdotes (such as examples drawn from Swedish television). He balances logical arguments (constitutional references, committee decisions) with engaging narration to explain both the substance of the draft bill and the dynamics of the committee discussion. He also employs indirect criticism (by referencing Grünthal's earlier proposals) to emphasize the seriousness of the topic under consideration.
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Activity Patterns
He is addressing the plenary session as the rapporteur for the Legal Committee, a role he specifically sought out, indicating his active participation in the legislative process. He also references his previous work on the ERR council, where he raised the same issue.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition targets specific provisions of Kalle Grünthal's draft bill, particularly the requirement to impose "enormous penalties" for speech. It also criticizes earlier Estonian media practices that violated the presumption of innocence, but notes that progress has been made in that area.
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Collaboration Style
He/She demonstrates a willingness to cooperate and adherence to procedural correctness, emphasizing that the decision to reject the draft bill was consensual within the committee, including with the support of Varro Vooglaid. He/She describes an open discussion that highlighted parallels with other draft legislation (for instance, Vilja Toomast’s reference to the hate speech bill).
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Regional Focus
The focus is mainly on national legal and media ethics topics (Estonian Constitution, ERR, the Port of Tallinn trial). It uses the Swedish experience (Sweden) as a reference point to illustrate a more civilized approach to covering suspects.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Focuses on social issues concerning civil liberties, particularly the protection of the presumption of innocence in the media and the right to a good reputation. He/She supports the right to a good reputation but is cautious about overly restricting freedom of speech, arguing that people should not be put behind bars merely for words.
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Legislative Focus
The primary focus is the deliberation and rejection of Kalle Grünthal's draft bill, which concerned penalizing the violation of the presumption of innocence. Although the bill will be rejected, there is a commitment to subsequently discuss the issue of legal aid costs associated with protecting one's reputation during civil proceedings within the Legal Affairs Committee.
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