Agenda Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the draft Act amending the Child Protection Act and other related legislation (427 SE), stressing that ensuring a safe growth environment for every child is a shared responsibility. This political stance is value-based, focusing on improving the system for the early identification and support of children who are in need. Support for the draft is justified by the necessity of making processes more concrete and enhancing cooperation across different sectors.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the child protection system and relevant legislation, specifically addressing restrictions on working with children, the mechanism for identifying children in need of assistance, and the cooperation between local governments (KOV) and the Social Insurance Board. Emphasis is placed on the need for systemic solutions and support services to support foster families. This expertise is also leveraged to refute misconceptions that have arisen surrounding the draft legislation.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious, conciliatory, and appealing, emphasizing shared responsibility ("regardless of worldview or party affiliation"). Both logical arguments (clarification of legal amendments) and emotional appeals ("One saved child is one saved world") are utilized. The speaker maintains a formal and respectful tone, calling on colleagues to support the draft bill and keep the discussion open regarding its implementation.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The speaker is actively working to debunk the misconceptions that have arisen surrounding the draft bill, particularly the fear that unsuitable individuals could gain access to jobs involving children. It is stressed that restrictions on working with children will remain in force, citing the assurances provided by colleague Eero Merilind. The criticism is directed against the erroneous understanding itself, rather than against specific political opponents.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker strongly emphasized cooperation, urging colleagues to support the draft bill and maintain an open discussion regarding its implementation. The need was also stressed to improve collaboration between various sectors, especially local municipalities and the Social Insurance Board, for the purpose of sharing responsibilities and reducing duplication.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on improving the child protection system at the national level, but attention is also paid to the problems faced by local authorities (LAs). Separately noted is the justified concern among LAs regarding the growing workload and the difficulty of securing necessary resources, such as qualified specialists.
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Economic Views
The speaker acknowledges that developing the system requires long-term investments and that local authorities struggle to find the necessary resources and specialists. This highlights the need to increase public funding in the social sphere and address resource deficits.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around child protection and supporting children in need, with an emphasis on ensuring safety and improving the overall system. It is also crucial to establish a more effective support services system for foster, guardianship, and adoptive families who are caring for children originally from other families.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the support and adoption of Bill 427 SE (Draft Act amending the Child Protection Act and other acts). The objective is to clarify the procedure for reviewing restrictions, create a clearer framework for assisting children, and improve cooperation between local governments and the Social Insurance Board.
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