Session Profile: Priit Sibul
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
2024-12-03
Political Position
The political stance is strongly focused on strengthening child protection and preventing crime. The speaker supports amendments that would broaden restrictions on working with children for individuals who have committed very serious crimes against minors (e.g., child trafficking, selling, and purchasing). This position is clearly value-based and centered on public safety.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker exhibits a deep understanding of the specific sections within the Child Protection Act and the Penal Code that deal with restrictions on working with children. They are familiar with the law's effective date (starting October 1, 2022) and know exactly which amendment proposals (No. 1 and 2) ministry officials objected to.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, detailed, and question-oriented, aiming to gain confirmation regarding the discussions held within the commission and the viewpoints of ministry officials. It employs an analytical and persistent tone, focusing on facts and procedural details ("Did I understand correctly?").
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The scope of activity is restricted to clarifying questions posed during the plenary session, signaling active involvement in the legislative process and the oversight of committee work.
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Opposition Stance
The dispute is directed at officials of the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Justice who did not consider it necessary to immediately review the provisions of the Child Protection Act. The criticism targets the officials' justification that the current version has been in force for too short a period, despite the serious substance of the proposed amendments.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker supports the amendments submitted by another politician (Riina Solman), which indicates cooperation with colleagues in initiating legislation. The communication with the rapporteur is polite and formal.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, child protection and crime prevention are at the forefront. The speaker stresses the need to impose permanent restrictions on working with children for individuals who have committed extremely serious crimes against children, placing children's safety first.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on amendments to the Child Protection Act concerning restrictions that remain in effect following the expungement of a criminal record. The speaker is clarifying the content and procedural progress of specific amendment proposals (No. 1 and 2), as they are a supporter of these initiatives.
2 Speeches Analyzed