Session Profile: Martin Helme
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
2024-10-10
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on the protection of children and the preservation of the exception that prevents the expungement of criminal records for repeat offenses, particularly pedophilia. The speaker forcefully opposes the proposed bill that would eliminate this exception, describing it as an "atrocious thing." The framework of this position is strongly value-driven (protecting children) and includes criticism directed at the actions of government authorities.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the principles of penal law and the expungement of criminal record data, using terminology such as "recidivist offense type" and "the sentence has been spent." The expert analysis is focused on a detailed review of the bill's content within the context of social security, explaining what a "clean slate" means in this specific situation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and incisive, utilizing emotional language ("a heinous thing"). The speaker contrasts the necessity of protecting children with the ministry's and commission's focus on "protecting the honor of the uniform," emphasizing the moral imperative and institutional accountability. The style is direct and confrontational.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker participated in the plenary session with a substantive debate contribution and made a procedural motion (requesting a recess) on behalf of the EKRE faction. This indicates active involvement in the procedural and substantive management of the sessions as a representative of the faction.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary entities under fire are the Social Affairs Committee and the Ministry of Social Affairs, who stand accused of neglecting the draft bill and protecting institutional honor at the expense of child safety. The criticism is intense, focusing on procedural and substantive failures rather than on specific individuals.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker is acting along party lines, requesting a recess on behalf of the EKRE faction. During the substantive debate, he demonstrates strong opposition to the bill's initiators, focusing on highlighting their flaws, which does not indicate any willingness to compromise on the matter.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Insufficient data. The focus is on national legislation and socio-political regulation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
A strong focus is placed on child protection and maintaining the exceptional handling of pedophilia as a crime type concerning the expungement of criminal records. Emphasis is placed on the priority of security and the necessity of preventing a "clean slate" for repeat offenders, overriding general principles of civil law in these exceptional circumstances.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on opposing a specific provision of the draft bill concerning the expungement of criminal records and the removal of the exception for cases involving pedophilia. The speaker is a strong opponent of this amendment and demands its deletion from the bill.
2 Speeches Analyzed