In her article, Liisa Pakosta highlights the success of Estonia's prison reform, asserting that despite the challenging circumstances post-independence, Estonia has reached a level of competency that has earned the trust of Sweden in managing their prisoners. This arrangement is described as a recognition of Estonia’s progress in prison management rather than a loss of reputation.

The critique presented by Jüri Saar focuses on the yet-to-be-implemented prison leasing agreement between Estonia and Sweden, which he believes raises several concerns. However, Pakosta argues that Saar's criticisms are largely based on assumptions and generalizations that overlook clarified public explanations and the actual legal content of the agreement. This is significant as it reflects the level of discourse and understanding regarding complex legal agreements.

Pakosta argues that effective internal security should be founded on control, accountability, and a functional legal framework rather than on fears. The proposed Estonia-Sweden prison leasing model is structured to ensure that Estonian law applies fully and that prison operations occur under the oversight of the Estonian state, which contrasts with past European practices that may have included different legal engagements. This aspect of the reform indicates a progressive approach to international cooperation in the field of corrections.