Draft law amending the Prison Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (474 SE) - first reading
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-09-25 23:44
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 8
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 12m
AI Summaries: 8/8 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
At this sitting, the first reading of draft law 474 amending the Prison Act and related laws was considered. The draft focuses on amendments in two key areas: firstly, the protection of personal data is strengthened and the procedure for collecting that data is clarified; secondly, transparency is increased and the mechanisms for collecting background information are explained. Background checks are also extended to the circle of people who work in prisons or who wish to visit them, and the possibility of refusing a background check, which would involve restrictions on access to the prison grounds, is added. The aim is to reduce the number of prohibited items and substances in prisons and to increase safety and the fulfillment of the objectives of imprisonment.
Decisions Made 1
It was decided by consensus to conclude the first reading of bill 474; to set the deadline for submitting amendments as October 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM; and to designate the committee chair as the representative of the leading committee.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Ando Kiviberg, a member of the Riigikogu. Political position: other.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The Riigikogu has reached the 11th item on the agenda, which is the first reading of Draft Act 474, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Imprisonment Act and related amendments to other acts. The Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa-Ly Pakosta, is invited to present the bill.
Justiits- ja digiminister Liisa-Ly Pakosta
AI Summary
This draft bill focuses on improving the organization of personal data protection and expanding background checks for prison employees and visitors. It grants individuals the right to refuse the collection of background information, but places restrictions on their access to the prison. Furthermore, it helps reduce the introduction of prohibited substances and items, and enhances prison security and the achievement of objectives through cooperation with various ministries and agencies, despite the fact that the Ministry of Education and Research submitted a dissenting opinion regarding the background checks of teachers.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi offered his thanks and noted that there were no questions. He then invited [the audience] to listen to the discussion and decisions made in the Legal Committee and yielded the floor to his colleague, Ando Kiviberg, at the podium.
Ando Kiviberg
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
The session of the Riigikogu Legal Affairs Committee was substantive and focused on background checks, data protection, and legal clarity. It was consensually decided to place the draft bill on the plenary session's agenda, conclude the first reading, set the deadline for amendments for 4 PM on October 9, 2024, and appoint me as the representative of the lead committee.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Following the comprehensive review, one question was nevertheless posed to Arvo Aller.
Arvo Aller
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
He/She asks whether the commission has discussed relaxing or tightening the background checks for the relatives of detainees and for service providers operating within the prison.
Ando Kiviberg
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
The bill concerns those individuals who were previously outside the scope of scrutiny, and the relaxation of existing conditions was neither discussed nor even mentioned.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The first reading of draft bill 474 has concluded, and the sitting is over. Aktuaalne kaamera will begin in two minutes, and the deadline for submitting amendments is October 9th at 4 PM.