Agenda Profile: Reili Rand
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker is challenging the government's long-term planning regarding the agreement to transfer Swedish prisoners to Estonia, emphasizing the problem of empty prison cells once the contract expires (in 8 years). The stance is critical, suggesting that the government either anticipates a significant rise in crime or simply lacks a plan for the future utilization of the facilities and personnel. The political framework is clearly policy-based, focusing on resource management and strategic transparency.
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Topic Expertise
The expert analysis is connected to the long-term planning of criminal law and the justice sector, highlighting issues concerning the contract duration (up to 8 years) and staff training. The speaker employs sector-specific terminology and refers precisely to previous statements made by the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, which demonstrates a strong knowledge of the subject matter.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogatory, employing sharp rhetorical questions aimed at the Prime Minister to compel the government to expose its long-term premises. The tone is critical and focuses on logical inconsistencies in the planning, favoring a logical appeal over an emotional one.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the Riigikogu sitting as part of an interpellation, which demonstrates involvement in the formal scrutiny of the government's activities and the addressing of issues on the Riigikogu's agenda.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the government, specifically the prime minister and the minister of justice, criticizing their strategy concerning the long-term utilization of prisons and staff. The criticism is policy-driven and intense, calling into question the government's assumptions regarding the growth of crime.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate by continuing and elaborating on the question posed by his good colleague, Andres Hanimäe, which suggests coordinated intra-factional activity regarding the submission of the interpellation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national and international level, addressing the prisoner transfer agreement between Estonia and Sweden and its impact on the Estonian prison system.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is crime and criminal policy; the speaker stresses the need to reduce crime and criticizes government plans that appear to anticipate an increase in criminal activity. He proposes establishing a council dedicated to crime reduction, prioritizing prevention over securing safety through incarceration.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on overseeing the government's actions via an interpellation regarding the long-term consequences of an international agreement. Furthermore, the speaker proposes establishing a new advisory body (a council for reducing crime).
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