Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
Draft law on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning complaints procedures (534 SE) - second reading
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political stance is strongly supportive of acceding to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. The established goal is the better global protection of children's rights and the prevention of discrimination, which points to a value-based and political framework. Political activity is aimed at the swift and smooth processing of the government-initiated draft bill in the Riigikogu.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in the fields of international law and social policy, thoroughly explaining the substance of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Optional Protocol and its objective: to ensure effective legal remedies when the domestic system fails. Furthermore, they are proficient in the procedural rules of the Riigikogu, providing precise dates and procedural steps taken within the lead committee.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and procedural, typical of a rapporteur from the lead committee addressing the Riigikogu. The speech is logical and fact-based, focusing on the details and schedule of the bill's proceedings; emotional or personal appeals are absent.
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Activity Patterns
The activity patterns demonstrate active participation in the legislative process, serving as the Vice-Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee and as a rapporteur, providing an overview of the committee sessions (January 14, 2025) and the procedural timetable. The speaker fulfills their role as the Vice-Chairman of the Parliament and the representative of the committee, presenting reports to the plenary session.
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Opposition Stance
No opposition is present; the speaker emphasizes that not a single amendment proposal regarding the draft bill was submitted by members of the Riigikogu, committees, or factions, which indicates widespread consensus on the matter under discussion.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is consensual and institutional, emphasizing work within the Social Affairs Committee and collaboration with the representative of the Ministry of Social Affairs during the deliberation of the draft legislation. The procedural process demonstrates seamless cooperation between the Government of the Republic (the initiator) and the lead committee.
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Regional Focus
The focus is placed on international law (the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child) and its implementation at the national level, aimed at ensuring enhanced protection of children's rights worldwide. There is no regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social issue concerns strengthening the protection of children's rights internationally, ensuring that children have the opportunity to appeal to the UN Committee when domestic legal remedies prove ineffective. Specific emphasis is also placed on protection against the sale of children, prostitution, pornography, and their involvement in armed conflicts.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is the swift and successful handling of the Draft Act (534 SE) concerning accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a Communications Procedure. The leading committee proposed concluding the second reading and proceeding to the final vote, demonstrating the desire to quickly adopt the law.
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