Agenda Profile: Irja Lutsar
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Kingdom of Sweden concerning the Execution of Kingdom of Sweden Prison Sentences in the Republic of Estonia (682 SE)
2025-11-04
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance is clearly supportive of the agreement between Estonia and Sweden concerning the enforcement of custodial sentences. This support is grounded in confidence regarding the professionalism of the Tartu Prison staff. The focus is directed toward the implementation of the policy, concentrating on practical logistical and bureaucratic issues, such as prisoners' appeals to state authorities.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific, first-hand knowledge of the prison system, referencing repeated collaboration and visits to Tartu Prison. They are also familiar with the way inmates file appeals to state agencies, which creates an administrative burden, citing the Agency of Medicines as an example.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, addressing the minister directly with questions. The speaker employs logical argumentation, drawing upon personal experience within the prison system to raise practical and procedural questions concerning implementation.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's operational patterns include previous cooperation and repeated visits to Tartu Prison. He/She actively participates in the discussion of the draft law, focusing on the practical details of its implementation.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is constructive, posing direct questions to the minister regarding implementation and coordination between state agencies. The objective is to ensure the smooth execution of the agreement by inquiring about consultations between Estonian and Swedish state agencies.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is directed at Tartu Prison and the capacity of its personnel. Also in focus is international cooperation with the Kingdom of Sweden regarding the execution of prison sentences.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The discussion addresses a social issue concerning incarceration and the management of foreign nationals in prison, highlighting the administrative procedures and the burden placed on state agencies. Specifically, emphasis is placed on the prisoners' right to appeal to state authorities and the administrative organization associated with this process.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting the draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Kingdom of Sweden on the Enforcement of Prison Sentences (Bill 682 SE). The priority is ensuring the logistics of implementation and the readiness of state agencies.
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