Agenda Profile: Kersti Sarapuu
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political stance focuses on child protection issues and the practical utility of the international convention. This stance is outcome-oriented, seeking assurance that the legislation will provide a concrete and positive solution to a recognized social problem. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring that the draft law is genuinely beneficial to families requiring assistance.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the existence of Estonian child protection organizations and is able to connect the draft law to the social media saga well-known to the public. The expertise is rooted more in social awareness and concern over specific cases, rather than in legal details.
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Rhetorical Style
The style of address is formal and interrogative, directly addressing the minister. Emotional appeal is utilized by referencing a specific "long saga" on Facebook that is known to the public, in order to underscore the necessity of a solution. The tone is concerned, but seeks positive confirmation.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (Estonian child protection organizations) and on international legislation. The specific case is connected to the Estonian public, but there is no narrow local or regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social focus is on protecting children's rights and implementing the international convention. The need is stressed to find a concrete and positive solution for the complex family-related case that has garnered widespread public attention.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is clearly on the draft Act on Accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a Communications Procedure (534 SE). The speaker’s role is that of an inquirer, who is assessing the draft act's potential to resolve long-standing social problems and ensure a positive outcome.
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