Agenda Profile: Toomas Uibo
Draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE) – first reading
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The most crucial topic is the expansion of speed camera functionality to include the identification of occupants within the vehicle. The speaker voices concern regarding the justification for this, thereby adopting a moderately critical, value-based position aimed at protecting individual liberties. The focus rests on the political framework that permits technology to surpass its initial objective.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding both the traditional tasks of speed cameras (measuring speed, license plate recognition) and their new potential functions (human recognition). The expertise focuses on the practical details of applying the technology and its legal boundaries. He/She emphasizes that the actual function of the cameras differs from public knowledge.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and questioning, addressing the colleague directly ("Dear Anti! I am asking this way."). The speaker uses logical argumentation, first highlighting the worrying fact ("This worries me"), and then moving on to ask about the justification and necessary limitations. The tone is concerned, but not confrontational.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at a specific political measure that allows for the identification of vehicle occupants using cameras. The criticism is framed as a question, challenging the measure's legitimacy and proposing the implementation of an alternative restriction instead. There is no direct personal or procedural attack involved.
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Collaboration Style
The style of collaboration is dialogic, involving addressing a colleague directly by name during a legislative debate. This signals an openness to discussion and receiving clarification, while expecting a reasoned response to the question from the opposing party. The aim is to find a solution that would limit data collection.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on legislation enacted at the national level and technology used nationwide (speed cameras). There is no regional or local emphasis in the discussion.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The speaker addresses the balance between privacy and security within social issues, expressing concern over the expansion of state surveillance. They emphasize the need to protect citizens' right not to be identified while in a vehicle, prioritizing individual liberties above the expansion of police technology.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Police and Border Guard Act (Bill 670 SE). The speaker is acting as a critical interrogator, attempting to steer the legislation toward limiting the scope of data collection. He/She wants to consider adding a provision that would prohibit taking photographs of individuals inside vehicles.
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