Session Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
2024-12-03
Political Position
The political position expresses strong support for the amendments to the Child Protection Act (Bill 427), focusing on guaranteeing children's safety and the early identification of children requiring assistance. The approach is value-based, emphasizing societal responsibility, and policy-driven, explaining the necessity of refining the system. The speaker is firmly convinced that the legislative changes will improve the system's functionality, notwithstanding the resource shortages faced by local municipalities.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in child protection legislation and the social services system, detailing how the draft bill will affect the identification of children requiring assistance and the organization of necessary support services. Specific attention is drawn to the procedure for reviewing restrictions related to working with children, as well as the necessity of collaboration between local governments and the Social Insurance Board. Furthermore, the speaker is capable of accurately debunking common misconceptions regarding the law's substance.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and conciliatory, addressing colleagues respectfully and acknowledging their concern for child safety. A balanced approach is employed, combining an emotional appeal (e.g., "One child saved is one world saved") with a logical explanation regarding the actual content of the legislative amendments. The tone is persuasive and underscores the importance of the common objective.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The speaker does not directly criticize opponents, but is actively engaged in refuting the mistaken assumptions and misinformation that have emerged surrounding the draft bill regarding the easing of restrictions on working with children. He acknowledges his colleagues' concerns, but stresses that this worry is based on a faulty understanding of the facts. The opposition is aimed at political misrepresentation, not at individuals.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker calls for cross-party cooperation, stressing that child protection is a shared responsibility for everyone, "regardless of their worldview or political affiliation." They ask their colleagues to support the draft legislation and maintain an open discussion regarding its implementation, demonstrating a willingness for further dialogue. The objective is to distribute responsibility and reduce duplication between local governments and the Social Insurance Board.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level and systemic organization, addressing the role and workload of Local Authorities (LA) in ensuring child protection. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned, but the legitimate concern of LAs regarding the difficulty of securing resources and finding specialists is emphasized.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives indirectly address the shortage of resources and specialists in local municipalities, a factor that impedes the system's effective functioning. The speaker stresses the necessity of long-term investments in system development to enhance the accessibility of services, particularly concerning the identification of foster families.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the protection and safety of children, highlighting the need to identify children requiring assistance and to improve the support services system for foster, guardianship, and adoptive families. The speaker prioritizes the safety of children, confirming that restrictions for individuals unsuitable to work with children will remain in effect.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting Draft Bill 427 (the draft legislation amending the Child Protection Act and other related acts). The bill aims to establish a clearer framework for assisting children, clarify the procedure for reviewing restrictions, and enhance cooperation between local municipalities and the Social Insurance Board. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill.
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