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Bill: Equality and Human Rights Bill 2435
Details
Submitted by[?]: Liberal Party of Solentia
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: March 2437
Description[?]:
| To address the discriminate laws and laws in violation of human rights in Solentia |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning who can proceed with adoption; in case adoption is legal.
Old value:: Only heterosexual couples and singles may adopt children.
Current: Only heterosexual couples may adopt children.
Proposed: Everyone may adopt children.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy with respect to the death penalty.
Old value:: The death penalty is not applied, except for terrorism, treason and crimes against mankind.
Current: Religious doctrine determines the death penalty.
Proposed: The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Military stance on homosexuality.
Old value:: Open homosexuality is not tolerated in the military. The military has a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Current: Homosexuality is not tolerated in the military. The military actively seeks to remove homosexuals from it.
Proposed: Homosexuality is allowed in the military.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Prison policy concerning prisoner labor.
Old value:: Able-bodied prisoners have to work during the day.
Current: Prisoners can do certain jobs in prison, voluntarily, for a small wage.
Proposed: Prisoners can do certain jobs in prison, voluntarily, for a small wage.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The teacher's right to discipline children.
Old value:: Discipline levels are set by local governments.
Current: Teachers may use corporal punishment at their discretion.
Proposed: Teachers are forbidden from striking children and may only use non-contact discipline (detention, expulsion etc).
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 04:37:12, July 29, 2007 CET | From |  Federal Independent Party | To | Debating the Equality and Human Rights Bill 2435 |
| Message | We offer our full support. FIP Minority Whip Georg Gereg |
| Date | 21:39:11, July 29, 2007 CET | From | Independent Party | To | Debating the Equality and Human Rights Bill 2435 |
| Message | We support. Jack Carver IP Leader |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 60 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 17 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 98 |
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