Liisa Pakosta said that she withdrew the draft herself. She made this decision because consensus had been lost in the Riigikogu. She informed the head of government before making the decision.
Pakosta explained that confusion had arisen in society. She wants things to be clear. She will resubmit the draft without the confusing part.
The amendment to the draft concerned how to handle smaller amounts of money. The Riigikogu discussed it thoroughly. The Constitutional Committee took various opinions into account.
Pakosta talked about the importance of understanding when to imprison people. For example, traffic violations can result in fines even if no damage was caused. However, driving under the influence can pose a significant danger.
The Riigikogu also discussed corruption. The question is when to punish with fines and when with imprisonment. Pakosta said that this is a complex issue.
Pakosta disagreed with the notion that Estonia's legal system works like it did during the Soviet era. She believes that the system works well, but there is always room for improvement.
She emphasized that the Riigikogu must make decisions together. When consensus was lost, it was right to withdraw the draft. Now the issue is being discussed again more calmly.
Pakosta said that she is not afraid of the press. She simply wants decisions to be clear. She is working with others to find the best solution.