Agenda Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-based and results-oriented, focusing on the accountability of the legal system and maintaining the trust of the Estonian people. The speaker demands concrete steps from the minister to ensure the moral and law-abiding conduct of the Prosecutor's Office, while remaining highly critical of the insufficient protection afforded to victims' rights. The primary emphasis is placed on the state's capacity to protect vulnerable individuals and guarantee justice.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of law enforcement and prosecutorial activity, focusing particularly on protecting victims' rights and the ethical standards required of prosecutors. They specifically cite a prosecutor's controversial stance regarding the infliction of mental and physical harm in cases of rape, thereby demonstrating detailed knowledge of the case's circumstances.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly emotional, sharp, and demanding, utilizing strong moral judgments (e.g., "horrifying," "obscene and repulsive") to describe the situation. The appeal is primarily emotional and moral, posing direct and insistent questions to the minister regarding taking responsibility and implementing changes.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the Minister of Justice, who is held accountable for the moral conduct of the Prosecutor’s Office, and at a specific prosecutor whose viewpoint regarding the consequences of rape is unacceptable. The attack is intense and demands that the prosecutor’s continued tenure be questioned, pointing to a systemic and ethical failure.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is nationwide, concentrating on the operational standards of the Estonian legal system and the Prosecutor's Office, as well as the protection of victims' rights across the entire country.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The focus of social issues includes sexual violence, the protection of vulnerable individuals (residents of care facilities), and ensuring the dignity of victims. The speaker emphasizes the need to protect victims' rights and values safety and the trustworthiness of the legal system.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative focus is currently aimed at improving the protection of victims' rights and reforming the internal procedures of the justice system. The speaker is demanding that the minister plan concrete changes to ensure prosecutors have a clear and consistent understanding of the mental and physical harm caused by rape.
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