Agenda Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – third reading
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is one of strong support for Bill 427 SE, which aims to ensure the safety of children and improve the system of assistance. The approach is value-based, stressing that child protection is a cross-party obligation, and policy-based, focusing on clarifying procedures and enhancing cooperation across various sectors. The speaker emphasizes that improving the system is crucial to ensure that no child is ever left without help.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in child protection legislation and social work systems, referencing the procedure for reviewing restrictions and the expansion of mandatory reporting. They are well acquainted with the specifics and challenges of cooperation between local governments (KOV) and the Social Insurance Board (SKA), including the need to reduce duplication. Furthermore, they are aware of the deficiencies in the support service system for foster, guardianship, and adoptive families.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, persuasive, and conciliatory, addressing colleagues respectfully even when dealing with objections and refuting misunderstandings. It employs both logical arguments (detailing processes and limitations) and an emotional final appeal ("One saved child is one saved world"), thereby emphasizing shared responsibility. The tone remains optimistic about improving the system, while simultaneously acknowledging existing problems.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed more toward the misconceptions that have arisen surrounding the draft bill and the fears of colleagues regarding the easing of restrictions on working with children. The speaker categorically refutes these fears, confirming that the restrictions will remain in effect. Criticism is also aimed at systemic deficiencies, such as the growing workload of local municipalities (KOV) and the shortage of specialists.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open and stresses responsibility that transcends party lines regarding child protection, urging all colleagues to support the bill "regardless of their ideology." On a policy level, the speaker promotes clearer and improved collaboration between local municipalities and the Social Insurance Board to divide responsibilities and minimize redundancy.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation, but specific attention is paid to the concerns of local governments (LG) regarding the increase in workload and the difficulties in finding necessary resources (specialists). It is emphasized that child protection cannot be the responsibility of a single municipality.
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Economic Views
The data is insufficient. (Although the lack of resources in local governments is mentioned, there is no position on taxes, expenditures, or economic growth.)
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Social Issues
The primary social theme is child protection and welfare, emphasizing the need for early intervention and an improved system of support services. The objective is to ensure a safe upbringing environment for every child and to systematically support foster, guardianship, and adoptive families. We stress the prioritization of child safety by keeping in force restrictions on individuals working with children.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting and passing Bill 427 SE (Draft Act amending the Child Protection Act and other acts) during its third reading. The aim is to create a clearer framework for assisting children, specify the procedure for reviewing restrictions, and improve the accessibility of support services. The speaker is a strong supporter and advocate for the bill.
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