By Plenary Sessions: Vilja Toomast

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the procedural processes of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) and the internal organization of the Legal Affairs Committee. Technical terms are used, such as "draft ratification act," "second reading," and "deadline for submitting amendments." This expertise is evident in the detailed and accurate overview provided regarding the flow of the committee meeting and the procedural decisions made.

The speaker demonstrates competence in the legislative process and the constitutional affairs of international organizations (ILO). They command specific terminology (Governing Body, draft ratification law) and are capable of summarizing in detail the legal and economic issues raised within the committee. The expertise is primarily focused on the intersection of international law and domestic procedures.

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.

The speaker demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the work of the Committee on Legal Affairs and the legislative procedure, providing detailed summaries of the discussions surrounding Draft Bill 415. He addresses technical terminology such as the fine unit, the minimum daily fine rate, and various procedures (the warning procedure, the expedited procedure). Furthermore, he explains the Ministry of Justice’s rationale for uniformly doubling the fine rates and justifies the rejection of linking fines to income.

The speaker demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the work of the Legal Affairs Committee and the procedural aspects of criminal law, providing a detailed summary of the discussion. They addressed technical issues such as the absence of an impact assessment, the coverage of procedural costs, and the link between the fine unit and the average salary. Furthermore, they accurately referenced Ministry of Justice officials and the content of the explanatory memorandum, thereby demonstrating expertise in the legislative process.

The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of criminal law, the enforcement of sentences, and complex legislative procedure. This expertise is evident in detailed explanations concerning the substance of the proposed amendments, the justifications provided by the Ministry of Justice, and the remarks made by the Chancellor of Justice, utilizing specific terminology such as "inmate register" and "probation."

The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedure and the field of international criminal law while presenting the decisions of the Legal Affairs Committee. Specific terminology is employed, such as "legally sound drafting," and reference is made to the involvement of specialists from the Criminal Policy Department of the Ministry of Justice. The expertise is directed towards ensuring procedural transparency and legal accuracy.