Session Profile: Tanel Kiik
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
2024-10-10
Political Position
The speaker focuses on issues concerning parliamentary procedure and the quality of legislation, demanding clarity regarding the content of the draft law before the vote. He takes a firm position that the Riigikogu (Parliament) should not debate bills whose legal substance is unclear, and calls for the active intervention of the presiding officer to resolve the situation.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of the field of child protection policy and ministerial responsibility by specifically inquiring about the development of children's rights protection in Estonia. Exhibits an understanding of the role played by the resources available to child protection workers, local-level capacity, and parental awareness.
Rhetorical Style
Employs a technically precise tone in matters of criminal procedure. Focuses on achieving legal clarity and addressing procedural aspects.
Activity Patterns
A procedural question regarding the restriction on working with children. A brief clarifying question regarding the substance of the law.
Opposition Stance
The speaker raises questions regarding child protection issues and asks the minister to comment on the stance taken by the Prosecutor’s Office. The opposition is critical of the Prosecutor’s Office’s decision in the Pihlakodu case.
Collaboration Style
He/She offered constructive cooperation regarding the restrictions on working with children, calling for clarification. He/She stressed the need for legal certainty.
Regional Focus
Not enough data.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The speaker addresses child protection and the work prohibitions related to pedophilia offenses, stressing the need for clarity on whether the draft law allows individuals convicted of pedophilia to have their ban on working with children reassessed. They express confidence that Parliament is morally unanimous regarding the issue of pedophilia but requires legal clarity.
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Legislative Focus
The text addresses the possibilities for re-evaluating the employment prohibition imposed on child protection workers, specifically seeking clarification on whether these changes extend to cases involving pedophilic offenses. It stresses the necessity of achieving legal clarity to prevent unproductive discussion and instead focus attention on the substantive debate.