Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is vehemently opposed to the government's plan regarding the renting out of prison spaces, largely considering it a failed project. This position is policy-based, emphasizing the failures of previous international examples (the Netherlands and Belgium) and the danger of infringing upon the human rights of detainees. The primary focus is placed on the questionable capacity of Estonia to successfully manage the project.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of international projects involving the leasing of prison capacity, citing the examples of the Netherlands and Belgium. The expertise focuses on penal policy, specifically ensuring standards related to the human rights of detainees, rehabilitation programs, and social reintegration across various jurisdictions.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's rhetorical style is direct, challenging, and skeptical, starting with the phrase "Let's be honest" and posing sharp questions to the minister. Logical appeals are employed, referencing international examples and focusing on the topics of political risks and guaranteeing human rights.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at the government’s specific policy concerning the leasing out of prison places, which is considered a project doomed to failure. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on procedural and substantive concerns regarding the standards for the treatment of detainees.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international examples (the Netherlands and Belgium) and national policy concerning the leasing of prison capacity. There is no emphasis on specific local or regional issues in Estonia.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The speaker strongly emphasizes a social issue concerning the human rights of inmates and the standards of their treatment. It is especially important to ensure that any outsourcing or leasing of facilities does not undermine rehabilitation programs, social reintegration, or the inmates' right to communicate with their loved ones.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is the critical evaluation of the government's policy (the renting out of prison capacity) within the framework of an interpellation. The objective is to cast doubt on the policy's feasibility and its legal compliance with human rights standards.
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