Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on child protection and preventing pedophiles from working in children's institutions. The speaker is strongly opposed to the current version of Draft Law 427 SE, demanding the termination of the proceedings to prevent "gross errors" in a matter concerning Estonia's future generation.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legislative process (second reading, proposed amendments, the role of the Social Affairs Committee) and highlights procedural deficiencies. The expertise is focused more on fundamental issues of child protection and the potential risks posed by the draft legislation, rather than detailed legal or statistical data.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, yet simultaneously urgent and concerned, emphasizing the need to avoid "gross errors" in the matter of child protection. Rhetorical questions are repeatedly employed to pressure the rapporteur and the coalition regarding their own declared values, thereby creating an atmosphere of urgency and demanding clarity.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker demonstrated engagement during the second reading of the specific draft law (Bill 427), delivering three consecutive speeches within a single debate. This indicates determined and sustained participation in the ongoing legislative process.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed at the bill's proponents and the coalition partners, who are being criticized for procedural errors and insufficient debate within the Social Affairs Committee. The criticism is intense and centers on both policy (the risk of pedophiles being employed) and procedural flaws, demanding only the termination of the bill's proceedings as a compromise.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker is acting on behalf of the Isamaa faction, submitting the faction's joint proposal to suspend the second reading of the bill. There is no evidence of seeking cooperation with other factions; the focus remains on pressuring the opposition and highlighting their flaws.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on national legislation, specifically addressing amendments to the Child Protection Act and their subsequent impact on children's institutions throughout Estonia. No mention is made of any specific regional or local focus.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
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Social Issues
The socio-political focus is extremely strong on ensuring child protection and security, emphasizing the necessity of barring individuals who are pedophiles or suspected of pedophilia from working in institutions for children. This issue is being treated as a vital moral and security decision concerning the future generation of Estonia.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is halting the processing of Bill 427 (the Act amending the Child Protection Act) during its second reading. The speaker is an active opponent who, representing the Isamaa parliamentary group, proposes immediately adjourning the reading to gain clarity on the issue.
3 Speeches Analyzed