Agenda Profile: Madis Timpson
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is one of strong support for the draft amendment to the Child Protection Act (427 SE), which aims to maintain and clarify existing child protection measures. The most crucial issue is the treatment of pedophilia as a crime and the strict enforcement of related employment bans, thereby refuting any claims to the contrary. The framing is clearly centered on policy and legal norms, emphasizing that, in the view of the Reform Party, pedophiles must not be allowed to work with children.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence in the field of child protection and criminal law, referencing specific sections (KarS § 145, LKS § 20 subsection 1) and noting that they remain unchanged. He/She explains in detail the obligations and procedures for conducting background checks, even providing specific web links and contact information for accessing the criminal records register (www.e-toimik.ee).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is defensive, rational, and straightforward, focusing on refuting the opposing party's claims using legal facts. The tone is occasionally sharp and impatient, suggesting that opponents are missing the point or refusing to grasp it ("if they don't want to understand, they can talk all they want"). Specific questions and answers are employed to emphasize the immutability of legal norms.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker was actively involved in the legislative process, moving to suspend the reading to allow the draft bill to be better explained in committee. This suggests active participation both on the floor and during the committee work related to the bill's proceedings.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is directed at specific colleagues (Kingo, Solman), who are being criticized for spreading misinformation and misrepresenting the purpose of the bill. The criticism is intense and fact-based, refuting claims about the legalization of pedophilia or escaping the register simply by changing one's name.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style demonstrates dedication to committee work and explaining the draft bill to avoid misunderstandings. A partisan line (the Reform Party) is mentioned regarding child protection issues, but there is no data on bilateral or cross-party cooperation.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social theme is child safety and the prevention of pedophilia. The position is strict: pedophiles must not work with children, and current laws and registers ensure this prohibition remains in force. Emphasis is placed on the importance of safety-ensuring background check mechanisms for the leaders of children's institutions.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is the continuation of the second reading of the Draft Act Amending the Child Protection Act and Other Acts (Bill 427 SE). The speaker is a staunch supporter and defender of the bill, striving to ensure its passage by clarifying that it does not alter the current provisions of the Penal Code or existing workplace restrictions.
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