Agenda Profile: Pipi-Liis Siemann
Proposal of the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the Code of Civil Procedure into conformity with the Constitution
2024-06-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly focused on ensuring legal clarity and constitutional rights within civil procedure. The speaker supports the Chancellor of Justice's proposal to amend the Code of Civil Procedure to prevent situations where individuals are denied access to court proceedings because essential living costs were not taken into account. This is a policy- and value-driven approach that underscores the necessity of resolving conflicting legal norms.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise in the fields of constitutional law and civil procedure, addressing specific provisions (e.g., CCP § 182) and the principle of legal clarity. They are capable of accurately and neutrally conveying the complex legal arguments presented by the Chancellor of Justice and representatives of the Ministry of Justice. The analysis focuses specifically on the conditions for granting legal aid and the methodology used for calculating the state fee.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and procedural, characteristic of a commission report. The speaker employs logical arguments, referencing statutes and protocols, and describes the discussion as an "exciting legal debate." Emotional appeals are not utilized; the focus remains on communicating facts and consensus-based decisions.
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Activity Patterns
The activities involve legislative work and representing the committee, specifically by presenting a report from the Constitutional Committee session held on May 28th. The speaker is an active member of the committee, having been appointed as its representative by consensus.
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Opposition Stance
A direct confrontation is not stated, but the difference in positions between the Ministry of Justice and the Chancellor of Justice regarding the assessment of the regulation's unconstitutionality is highlighted. Criticism is directed at the insufficient clarity and practical application of the legal norms, which have resulted in unconstitutional situations.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and inclusive, emphasizing that the commission heard all arguments and decided both to support the proposal and to appoint the representative by consensus. Collaboration took place with representatives of both the Office of the Chancellor of Justice and the Ministry of Justice in order to reach a common understanding.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The social issue under discussion is access to justice, emphasizing the necessity of taking into account the essential living costs of individuals (food, medicine) to guarantee their constitutional right to appeal to the court. The objective is to protect those who are currently denied the opportunity for legal recourse due to the existing regulatory framework.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the proposed amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure, aimed at bringing it into compliance with the Constitution and enhancing the principle of legal clarity. The speaker is a strong proponent of this initiative and serves as a representative of the commission, specializing in resolving conflicts between legal norms.
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