By Plenary Sessions: Madis Timpson

The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures and topics related to data protection and oversight, particularly concerning the regulation of license plate recognition (LPR) cameras. They are capable of distinguishing between different versions of the draft bill and referencing legal nuances, such as the differences in the legal regulation governing public space cameras versus speed cameras. Furthermore, they are up-to-date on the amendments to the draft bill, including, for example, the removal of the provision concerning the Tax and Customs Board.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of justice, particularly concerning the prison system (security, maintenance costs) and the principles of the rule of law (the separation of the minister and the prosecutor’s office). He/She draws comparisons with the practice of renting prison spaces in other countries (Belgium, Netherlands) and references the legislative history of the Competition Act. He/She emphasizes that Estonian prisons are world-class and secure.

The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of labor law and its technical details, addressing specific topics such as flexible working hours, non-compete agreements, entries in the Employment Register (TÖR), and social tax regulation. A statistical estimate regarding the proportion of contracts governed by the law of obligations (9.3%) is utilized, and reference is made to clarifications provided by officials and ministries.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in court administration, the history of legal reforms (including the establishment of KIS [Court Information System] in the mid-2000s and the 2008–2009 court administration reform), and specific legal bottlenecks (such as consumer credit disputes and state fees for administrative cases). They utilize historical context, reference specific legislative amendments (KrMS — Code of Criminal Procedure), and know exactly which areas face the greatest difficulty in recruiting judges. They emphasize the high educational level of judges and the corresponding high cost of this resource.

The expert knowledge is limited to the presentation of specific financial data and the names of public figures, which suggests an understanding of costs within the media or regulatory sector. However, the speaker himself admits that he has not yet managed to familiarize himself with the content of the specific draft bill, which restricts his authority regarding the details of the legislation.