Agenda Profile: Rene Kokk
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 position is strongly values-driven, focusing on the protection of children and opposition to the draft law concerning the potential employment of convicted pedophiles in positions involving children. The speaker demands the immediate suspension of the bill’s proceedings, arguing that this issue cannot move forward right now. The stance is justified primarily by "plain common sense."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the draft bill's content, particularly the role of the Social Insurance Board in assessing pedophiles, but approaches the topic primarily from a moral and common sense perspective. Specific legal or technical terminology is lacking, with the focus instead being on questions regarding the reliability of the assessment criteria ("healthy," "the right person").
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and impassioned, employing emotional appeals ("unbelievable," "strange") and rhetorical questions to underscore the absurdity of the proposed bill. The speaker urges decisions to be made with both the head and the heart, and is direct, demanding a specific procedural step (the suspension of the reading).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker was active during the Riigikogu session, speaking twice concerning the same agenda item (the second reading of the draft bill). The patterns of activity suggest coordinated action within the parliamentary group, as there is mention of a proposal made by the EKRE representative to discontinue the draft bill.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against the proponents of Draft Law 427 SE, sharply criticizing the proposal to grant the Social Insurance Board the authority to assess the suitability of convicted pedophiles for working with children. The criticism is both substantive and procedural, with compromise ruled out, and demanding the complete termination of the reading.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates cooperation within their faction, noting that the EKRE representative is making an official proposal to terminate the draft bill. Furthermore, all deputies are urged to support the suspension of the bill, seeking broad-based opposition in pursuit of a common goal.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
When it comes to social issues, child protection and the topic of sexual offenders (pedophiles) are front and center. The presenter advocates for an extremely strict approach, stressing the necessity of keeping convicted pedophiles as far away from children as possible, grounded in morality and the priority of safety.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft Act amending the Child Protection Act and other Acts (427 SE) and terminating its proceedings. The speaker is an active opponent who is initiating procedural delays, arguing that the draft bill is not suitable for further deliberation.
2 Speeches Analyzed