Agenda Profile: Signe Kivi
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
Political Position
The political focus centers on the effectiveness of the Child Protection Bill (427 SE) and its capacity to prevent previous systemic abuse cases. The prevailing stance is cautiously critical, emphasizing the necessity of amending the bill's wording to ensure genuine protection. Attention is heavily directed toward policy performance and value-based safeguards.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the social welfare sector and child protection legislation, referencing a specific abuse case that deeply shook the entire country of Estonia. Emphasis is placed on systemic failure at the level of the community and specialists (teachers, doctors, neighbors). Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about legislative procedure, inquiring about the possibility of introducing a motion to discontinue the proceedings during the second reading.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious and concerned, employing an emotional appeal and referencing a previous shocking incident to highlight deficiencies in the law. The speaker addresses the presenter in a formal atmosphere, posing direct and critical questions regarding both substantive and procedural aspects.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the second reading of the bill, posing questions directed at the rapporteur. This pattern of activity indicates a focus on critical legislative stages and the necessity of intervening in the debate.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is directed at the current wording of the draft law, which is considered insufficient to prevent previous tragic situations. The objection is aimed at the substance of the policy and the correctness of the procedure, and is not personal.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker acknowledges the necessity of the ongoing debate ("extremely necessary"), demonstrating openness to discussion. Simultaneously, he is seeking procedural means (a motion to suspend proceedings) to amend the draft bill, which points to the need to achieve a substantive change.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social focus is centered on child safety and the prevention of maltreatment. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring that both the community and relevant specialists are capable of identifying and responding to chronic abuse, which highlights the need for improvements within the social system.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the second reading of the draft bill (427 SE) concerning amendments to the Child Protection Act and other related legislation. The speaker is acting as a critical interrogator, concentrating on the substantive effectiveness of the bill and the procedural avenues available for its modification.
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