Session Profile: Anti Haugas
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-12-16
Political Position
The most crucial topic is the reform of criminal policy, the goal of which is to achieve a safe and just society by 2030. Our position strongly supports preventative measures and people-centered solutions, particularly in reducing repeat offenses stemming from addiction issues. The political framework is both results-oriented (referencing a low public perception of crime) and policy- and value-based (ensuring security for every citizen). Speaking on behalf of the Reform Party faction, the speaker confirms that future steps will focus on prevention and effective solutions.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates authority in the field of criminal policy and social statistics, utilizing specific data and metrics. They cite the stability of registered crimes, the sharp spike in juvenile offenses related to narcotics, and the 41% recidivism rate among individuals released from prison. The expertise focuses on the connections between addictive behavior, mental health disorders, and repeat offending, emphasizing the need for integrated systems.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and data-driven, addressing the audience as "Honorable members of the Riigikogu! Dear colleagues!" The tone is generally optimistic (referencing progress made in reducing violent crimes and a low perception of crime), but also includes an urgent note concerning juvenile drug issues and recidivism. Logical appeals and statistical comparisons with the European Union are used to support the arguments.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
There is not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the need for integrated support and cross-system collaboration, calling for the health, social, and legal systems to join forces to support individuals with addiction and their loved ones. The necessity of involving families and communities in prevention efforts is also stressed.
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Regional Focus
The focus is nationwide, addressing Estonia's criminal policy and the perception of security among the entire population of the country. Specific regional projects or local communities are not mentioned, with the exception of a general reference to the involvement of communities in prevention work.
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives are indirect, focusing instead on channeling resources toward youth prevention work and developing the job skills and self-sufficiency of individuals released from prison. This supports economic reintegration and the reduction of recidivism through socio-political measures.
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Social Issues
The main social issues are drug-related offenses committed by minors, addictive behavior, and recidivism. The speaker strongly supports prevention work, the involvement of families and communities, and the provision of sentencing alternatives, including treatment programs. The objective is to reduce the incarceration of people struggling with addiction, by balancing the needs for security and social support.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on expanding sentencing alternatives and offering treatment programs to reduce crime stemming from addiction issues. A further priority is uniting the efforts of the health, social, and justice systems to provide integrated support. It is noted that programs for developing vocational skills have already delivered good results, and these must be expanded.
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