Agenda Profile: Martin Helme
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 political stance centers on protecting children from legislative changes related to the expungement of criminal records. The speaker strongly opposes the provision in the draft bill (427 SE) that would eliminate the exception for pedophiles regarding the expungement of their criminal records, labeling it a "monstrous thing." The position is clearly value-driven, prioritizing the safety of children over protecting institutional honor. He believes that the expungement of the record should not preclude restrictions being placed on pedophiles.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of criminal law and the administration of the criminal register, using terminology such as "expungement of conviction" and "recidivist crime type." He/She is capable of explaining the purpose of the existing exception (in cases involving pedophilia) and predicting the consequences of its abolition.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is forceful and combative, employing strong emotional appeals (such as protecting children) and critical language ("a heinous thing"). The speaker accuses the opposition of prioritizing institutional pride ("defending the honor of the uniform") and stresses that the substance of the proposed bill outweighs mere procedural correctness.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participated in the second reading of the bill, raising a substantive objection and subsequently requesting a ten-minute recess on behalf of the faction (EKRE).
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Opposition Stance
The main criticized parties are the Social Affairs Committee and the Ministry of Social Affairs, who are accused of procedural failure and "defending the honor of the uniform." The criticism is intense and focuses on the fact that these institutions allowed a provision endangering the safety of children to be included in the draft bill.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is faction-based, as the speaker requested a recess on behalf of the EKRE parliamentary group. There is no information regarding openness to compromise or cross-party cooperation.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is child protection and safety, especially concerning the expungement of pedophiles' criminal records. The speaker adopts a strong pro-security stance, demanding that an exception must remain in force for pedophilia cases to prevent offenders from getting a clean slate when their conviction is expunged.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing Bill 427 SE (Amendments to the Child Protection Act). The speaker is a strong opponent of the provision concerning the expungement of the sentence, and is attempting to prevent its adoption.
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