Session Profile: Madis Timpson
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
2024-12-03
Political Position
The political position focuses heavily on issues of child protection and the criminal registry, defending a draft bill that maintains the prohibition against pedophiles working with children. This is a policy-driven stance aimed at refuting the opposition's misinformation and affirming the positions of the Reform Party. The speaker emphasizes that pedophiles must not be allowed to work with children, neither now nor in the future.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in criminal law and child protection legislation, referring to specific sections (KarS § 145, LKS § 20 subsection 1). This expertise is further supported by the presentation of practical details concerning the obligation for background checks, their frequency, and the use of the criminal records register. Specific web links and contact information for checking the register are also provided.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is defensive and rational, focusing on clarifying facts and refuting counterarguments ("The claim simply doesn't hold water"). Formal and detailed language is employed, introducing specific legal citations and contact information to underscore the logical basis of the arguments. The speaker contrasts their concise, fact-based approach with the opponents' tendency to "passionately miss the mark."
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Activity Patterns
The speaker was active in the legislative process, proposing the suspension of the bill's reading to ensure the issue was clarified more thoroughly in the committee. This demonstrates a readiness for procedural management and the comprehensive preparation of the bill's content.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at colleagues (Kingo, Solman), who are being criticized for distorting the content of the draft bill and spreading misinformation. Specifically, they are refuting claims that the bill would legalize pedophilia or allow individuals who have changed their names to evade the registry. The criticism is direct and focuses on the factual inaccuracy of the political statements.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker pointed to cooperation within the committee, where the draft bill was clarified following the interruption of the reading, thereby demonstrating a willingness for procedural refinement. The primary focus, however, remains on defending the stance of their own party (the Reform Party) and correcting the mistakes made by the opposition.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
At the forefront of social issues are child protection and maintaining the strictness of background checks for individuals working with children. The speaker strongly supports these security measures, emphasizing that the heads of children's institutions are obligated to check employee backgrounds annually.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on advocating for the draft bill concerning the use of the criminal records register and the implementation of the Child Protection Act. The speaker is the initiator and supporter of the draft bill, emphasizing that it maintains the current prohibitions regarding working with children and ensures the operation of background check mechanisms.
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