Agenda Profile: Pipi-Liis Siemann
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
The political focus is on protecting children's rights within the context of custody disputes. The speaker sharply criticizes the situation where parents abuse custody rights, using them as a weapon that ultimately leaves the child's rights unprotected. This stance is strongly value-based, emphasizing the critical need to ensure a safe environment for children to grow up in.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of family law and child custody, utilizing specific terminology such as "contact arrangement" and "custody decision-making authority." Particular emphasis is placed on the procedural shortcomings of the administration of justice, referring to its relocation to the "virtual marketplace."
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is concerned and critical, expressing regret and serious anxiety regarding the vulnerable situation of children. A formal address ("Esteemed rapporteur") is used, alongside emotionally charged metaphors, such as the use of custody rights as a weapon, to emphasize the urgency of the problem.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at parents who abuse their parental rights and responsibilities, thereby neglecting the child's rights. The current state of the justice system is also indirectly criticized for its inability to ensure the enforcement of contact orders.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker poses a question to the presenter, seeking solutions and cooperation in ensuring that parents do not treat their children in such a manner. This indicates a readiness to find common political solutions for improving the system.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national social and legal issues concerning family law and child protection. There is no regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is ensuring the rights of children and a safe environment for their development in cases of parental custody disputes. Emphasis is placed on the need to stop the abuse of parental responsibilities and protect children from parental conflicts.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on improving regulations concerning the enforcement of custody rights and established visitation schedules. The objective is to establish a mechanism that prevents the use of parental decision-making authority regarding custody as a weapon.
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