Session Profile: Vilja Toomast
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
2024-11-14
Political Position
The speaker, presenting the lead committee's position, strongly supports the proposal to reject the draft amendment to the Penal Code concerning the repeal of the provision banning symbols of aggression. This stance is politically motivated by the necessity of protecting peace and public order in the context of Russia's ongoing war of aggression. It is a position firmly rooted in policy and values, which is consistent with the stance of the Government of the Republic.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedure, providing a precise overview of the proceedings of the Legal Affairs Committee session, including the conveyance of the positions held by the ministry representative and the initiator of the draft legislation. He addresses topics related to criminal law, referencing the precise scope of the legal provision, cases where proceedings were terminated due to a lack of the elements of the offense, and issues concerning disciplinary proceedings.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal and procedural, focusing exclusively on communicating the substance of the Legal Affairs Committee meeting and the procedural decisions made. The discourse is objective and logical, eschewing emotional assessments and strictly adhering to the structure of the minutes, beginning with the introduction of the draft bill and concluding with consensus proposals.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity involves appearing at the plenary session as a representative of the steering committee, presenting a report on the committee's work and procedural proposals. He/She participated in the Legal Committee session on November 4th and presented the report on November 14th, which demonstrates an active role in the procedural management of the legislative process.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker opposes the proposal put forth by Kalle Grünthal, the initiator of the bill, to repeal the provision of the Penal Code, supporting the government’s position that repealing the provision is not justified. This opposition is rooted in political and security considerations, emphasizing that the desire to support the war of aggression has not faded. He neutrally presents Grünthal’s criticism concerning the incompetence of the police.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is consensual and collegial, as the speaker emphasizes that the procedural proposals of the Legal Affairs Committee, including the motion to reject the draft bill, were adopted by consensus. He/She collaborates with Committee Chairman Andre Hanimägi and the representative of the Ministry of Justice, conveying their positions.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among social issues, the focus is on public order and security, especially concerning the symbolism used to propagate Russia’s war of aggression. The speaker supports the existing provision that protects victims from humiliation and intimidation, emphasizing the broader protection of security and peace. He/She also addresses the issue of the competence of law enforcement agencies (PPA).
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the proceedings regarding the draft amendment to the Penal Code, with the speaker acting as the representative for the lead committee. His priority is to ensure due process and to present the committee's consensus proposal to reject the bill, thereby supporting the retention of the existing legal provision.
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