Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
Political Position
The most crucial issue is resolving the confusion surrounding the amendment to the Child Protection Act, particularly concerning lifetime restrictions on working with children (especially in cases involving pedophilia). The speaker strongly advocates for the bill to be reconsidered and reviewed to prevent the impression that pedophiles would be permitted to work with minors. This position is clearly focused on policy precision and underscores adherence to child protection principles.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of specific provisions of the Child Protection Act, referencing the lifelong restriction and exceptions to the expungement of criminal records (in cases involving pedophilia). He uses technical terms such as "criminal sentence" and "compulsory treatment," which indicates expertise in the field of legislation. He explains that for pedophilia, the sentence remains in effect for life, and the restriction on working with children is lifelong.
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Rhetorical Style
Translation is missing: Kõneleja toon on murelik ja selgitav, rõhutades parlamendis valitsevat suurt segadust seaduseelnõu sisu osas. Stiil on loogiline ja keskendub poliitika täpsusele, kasutades otsekoheseid väiteid kehtiva seaduse kohta. Eesmärk on vältida emotsionaalselt laetud, kuid ebatäpset muljet (pedofiilide lubamine tööle).
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
Direct opponents are not criticized, but the speaker indirectly criticizes the process of drafting the bill, which has caused "confusion" in parliament. The criticism is aimed at the lack of clarity in the bill, which could create the impression that pedophiles are permitted to work with children.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is cooperative, actively supporting the review of the draft bill and the continuation of the discussion in order to resolve the confusion that has arisen. Taking the voices of the room into account, he agrees with the necessity of further action ("let's proceed this way then").
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the safety and protection of children, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining lifelong restrictions on individuals convicted of pedophilia regarding employment involving children. The speaker’s position is strongly focused on ensuring the strict enforcement of the child protection act to prevent dangerous individuals from taking up work with young people.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Child Protection Act (Bill 427 SE). The speaker supports a procedural correction, demanding that the bill be re-debated and reviewed to ensure its compliance with the fundamental principles of child protection. He/She emphasizes the necessity of preventing the draft legislation from being interpreted as weakening child protection measures.
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