Session Profile: Juku-Kalle Raid
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-05-29
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports (is very much in favor of) lowering the voting age to 16, but links this to the condition that full criminal responsibility should also commence at the same age. This political position is value-based, emphasizing the need to harmonize opportunity and responsibility. The main theme, therefore, is the balance between the rights and obligations of young people.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the regulations governing the age limits for suffrage and the penal code, referencing the current threshold for full responsibility (18 years). The expertise focuses on the logical harmonization of the legislation, rather than technical details or statistics.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is contemplative and discursive, noting that the topic has been a real "head-scratcher" for him/her, and seeking dialogue and the other party's opinion ("What do you make of it?"). The style is straightforward and uses a colloquial expression ("täie lituudiga," meaning "with full force") when describing the intensity of the punishment.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is participating in the plenary session and references a prior discussion with a member of another party, which demonstrates engagement in intra-parliamentary debates. There is no information available regarding other speeches or activities.
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Opposition Stance
There is no outright confrontation; instead, a conditional proposal is put forward, aimed at refining the logic of the legislation. Criticism is absent; the focus is on a political solution.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker references a recent discussion with "your party colleague," which demonstrates an openness to cross-party dialogue and the joint resolution of issues. The tone is collaborative and inquisitive, seeking the partner's perspective.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislative issues concerning voting rights and the criminal code. There is no regional or international focus.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The speaker addresses social and legal issues, advocating for greater political participation among young people (such as voting at age 16). Simultaneously, there is a strong emphasis on the need to increase youth accountability under criminal law, thereby linking rights and responsibilities.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus centers on amending the Penal Code to reduce the age of full liability from 18 to 16, connecting this change with the lowering of the voting age. The speaker is taking the role of the initiator, putting forward a legislative package.
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