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Bill: Badaran Law

Details

Submitted by^[?]: Kébé Front

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: January 2740

Description^[?]:

We must uphold the laws of Allah.

Proposals

Article 1

Proposal^[?] to change The government's policy concerning adoption.

Old value:: Adoption is regulated by the government. Applicants can adopt after a routine check-up.

Current: Regulation is used to screen out only those with a previous history of child abuse.

Proposed: Adoption is strictly regulated by the government. Only by passing several tests and by following an intensive program applicants can adopt children.

Article 2

Proposal^[?] to change The government's policy concerning who can proceed with adoption; in case adoption is legal.

Old value:: Everyone may adopt children.

Current: Only couples may adopt children.

Proposed: Only heterosexual couples may adopt children.

Article 3

Proposal^[?] to change The government's policy with respect to adultery.

Old value:: There is no explicit government policy on adultery.

Current: Adultery is legal.

Proposed: Adultery is a capital offence.

Article 4

Proposal^[?] to change Racial segregation of public amenities (eg. drinking fountains, public toilets)

Old value:: Segregation of any public amenity is banned.

Current: Segregation of any public amenity is banned.

Proposed: All public amenities are segregated.

Article 5

Proposal^[?] to change The citizens' right to assemble in public.

Old value:: The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.

Current: The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.

Proposed: The police may disperse a group without giving any reason.

Article 6

Proposal^[?] to change The government's policy regarding bestiality (performing sexual acts with animals).

Old value:: Bestiality is only legal for the pornographic businesses.

Current: Bestiality is illegal.

Proposed: Bestiality is illegal.

Article 7

Proposal^[?] to change The government's policy regarding child benefit.

Old value:: The state guarantees child benefit to families classified as low-income or poor.

Current: The state guarantees child benefit to both low-income families and large families.

Proposed: The state guarantees child benefit to all families.

Article 8

Proposal^[?] to change Weapon concealment.

Old value:: People must first obtain a permit in order to carry concealed weapons.

Current: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.

Proposed: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.

Article 9

Proposal^[?] to change Government position in respect to crossdressing policy.

Old value:: Crossdressing is allowed.

Current: Crossdressing is allowed.

Proposed: Crossdressing is prohibited by the state.

Article 10

Proposal^[?] to change The legality of divorces (if marriages are recognised).

Old value:: Divorces are legal, be it mutual consent, grounded cause or if one partner wants it.

Current: Divorces are legal, be it mutual consent, grounded cause or if one partner wants it.

Proposed: Only divorces that comply with religious doctrine are legal.

Article 11

Proposal^[?] to change The government's policy regarding the initiation of divorces (if allowed).

Old value:: Either partner may initiate a divorce.

Current: Either partner may initiate a divorce.

Proposed: Only male partners may initiate a divorce.

Article 12

Proposal^[?] to change Eminent Domain.

Old value:: The government may seize private property for vital government works.

Current: The government may seize private property for vital government works.

Proposed: The government may seize private property for any reason.

Article 13

Proposal^[?] to change Eminent domain compensation (if eminent domain is legal).

Old value:: The victim of eminent domain sets compensation, government can appeal to the courts if they deem the cost too high.

Current: The government determines compensation for victims of eminent domain; victims can sue if they deem it unfair.

Proposed: The government does not compensate victims of eminent domain.

Article 14

Proposal^[?] to change Government policy on energy generation.

Old value:: Small scale private electrical generation is permitted but most energy is generated by a government-owned company.

Current: All power stations are publicly owned.

Proposed: All power stations are publicly owned.

Article 15

Proposal^[?] to change The government's policy concerning farm size.

Old value:: Farm size is not regulated.

Current: Farm size is not regulated.

Proposed: Farms that grow too large are broken up and the land redistributed.

Article 16

Proposal^[?] to change Firefighting services.

Old value:: The fire department is entirely volunteer, equipment and expenses paid for by the government.

Current: There is a national fire department, funded by the government.

Proposed: There is a national fire department, funded by the government.

Article 17

Proposal^[?] to change Commercial fishing regulation.

Old value:: The government establishes fishing quotas.

Current: The government establishes fishing quotas.

Proposed: The fishing industry is nationalised, and the government sets production levels.

Article 18

Proposal^[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.

Old value:: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.

Current: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.

Proposed: The national flag may not be desecrated or used for commercial purposes.

Article 19

Proposal^[?] to change The government's policy regarding foreign marriages.

Old value:: All foreign marriages are recognised, regardless of domestic policy regarding marriage.

Current: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.

Proposed: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.

Article 20

Proposal^[?] to change Travel by nationals to foreign nations

Old value:: The nation issues passports to nationals after a cursory security check.

Current: The nation issues passports on demand for any reason to its nationals

Proposed: The nation does not issue passports to any nationals, except on specific authorisation of the Foreign Minister.

Article 21

Proposal^[?] to change The government's policy concerning genetically modified (GM) crops.

Old value:: All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are allowed.

Current: All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are allowed.

Proposed: All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are banned.

Article 22

Proposal^[?] to change Ownership of guns by private individuals.

Old value:: Adult individuals may own guns under strict license conditions.

Current: Adult individuals may own guns under strict license conditions.

Proposed: Ownership of firearms is mandatory for all adults.

Article 23

Proposal^[?] to change Government policy concerning immigration.

Old value:: Quotas are based on individual applicant's qualifications.

Current: Everyone is allowed to reside permanently in this nation.

Proposed: No foreigners are permitted to reside permanently in this nation.

Article 24

Proposal^[?] to change Government policy towards giving aid to foreign countries.

Old value:: The government gives high levels of aid to countries in need.

Current: The government gives high levels of aid to countries in need.

Proposed: The government supplies "tied" aid to poorer nations in return for trading rights.

Article 25

Proposal^[?] to change International trade (this is a default in the absense of a specific free trade agreement or specific trade embargo)

Old value:: The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports.

Current: The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports.

Proposed: The nation allows for imports, but imposes protectionist tariffs and quotas on all imports.

Article 26

Proposal^[?] to change Government recognition of interracial marriages (if marriages are recognised).

Old value:: Mixed race marriages follow the same regulation as other marriages.

Current: Mixed race marriages follow the same regulation as other marriages.

Proposed: Any form of unofficial interracial marriage or civil union is banned.

Article 27

Proposal^[?] to change The legality of interracial sex.

Old value:: Interracial sex is legal.

Current: Interracial sex is legal.

Proposed: Interracial sex is completely illegal.

Article 28

Proposal^[?] to change The confidentiality of letters and correspondence.

Old value:: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable.

Current: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate it in extreme situations.

Proposed: The confidentiality of letters is not inviolable.

Article 29

Proposal^[?] to change Government policy toward marriage.

Old value:: The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts.

Current: The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts.

Proposed: The government only recognises civil marriages between a man and a woman.

Article 30

Proposal^[?] to change Government policy on nuclear power.

Old value:: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).

Current: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).

Proposed: Nuclear power plants are not permitted.

Article 31

Proposal^[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.

Old value:: Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted.

Current: Public nudity laws are left to local governments.

Proposed: Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.

Article 32

Proposal^[?] to change The government's policy concerning parental qualifications.

Old value:: Parental qualifications are left to local governments.

Current: The government does not hold qualifications for new parents.

Proposed: The government requires a test for would-be parents, if parents circumvent the test the government takes custody.

Article 33

Proposal^[?] to change The government's policy concerning the pension system.

Old value:: The state operates a compulsory public system combined with an optional private pension.

Current: The state operates a compulsory, public pension system.

Proposed: The state operates a compulsory, public pension system.

Article 34

Proposal^[?] to change Government policy concerning the use of pesticides.

Old value:: Farmers are required to list chemicals used on their crops.

Current: Farmers are required to list chemicals used on their crops.

Proposed: Chemical pesticides, herbicides and fungicides are banned.

Article 35

Proposal^[?] to change The government's stance on population control.

Old value:: The government taxes children beyond a certain number per couple.

Current: The government actively promotes population growth.

Proposed: The government imposes a limit on the number of children per family.

Article 36

Proposal^[?] to change Right to privacy.

Old value:: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).

Current: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).

Proposed: The government has the right to monitor information of individuals without letting them know.

Article 37

Proposal^[?] to change Displays of public affection and obscenity laws.

Old value:: Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.

Current: Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.

Proposed: All public displays of affection are illegal, except brief greeting exchanges between close relatives.

Article 38

Proposal^[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).

Old value:: Public transport is fully subsidised for people with low-income, with the remainder "user-pays".

Current: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.

Proposed: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.

Article 39

Proposal^[?] to change The national refugee policy.

Old value:: All refugees are welcome, regardless of their reason, and given aid in integrating them into the country.

Current: All refugees are welcome, regardless of their reason, and given aid in integrating them into the country.

Proposed: No refugees are allowed to enter the country.

Article 40

Proposal^[?] to change Government policy towards evangelism and religious advertising.

Old value:: Religious organizations are not permitted to actively promote themselves or advertise, however evangelism is permitted by individuals.

Current: Religions are required to obtain government approval before promoting themselves or advertising in any manner.

Proposed: Religions are permitted to freely promote and advertise themselves.

Article 41

Proposal^[?] to change The state's policy concerning religious clothing.

Old value:: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.

Current: It is not permitted to wear religious clothing or religious symbols in public buildings.

Proposed: People are required to dress according to religious codes

Article 42

Proposal^[?] to change The governments stance on religious schools.

Old value:: Any religion may set up a school, but they are strictly regulated.

Current: Religious schools are allowed, but are strictly regulated. Only recognised religions may set up religious schools.

Proposed: All schools are required to be religious in nature.

Article 43

Proposal^[?] to change Renewable energy sources (eg. solar power, wind power).

Old value:: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.

Current: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.

Proposed: No research into renewable energy is permitted.

Article 44

Proposal^[?] to change Policy concerning racial segregation in educational institutions.

Old value:: Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.

Current: Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.

Proposed: All educational institutions must be segregated.

Article 45

Proposal^[?] to change Government policy on sexual relations.

Old value:: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.

Current: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.

Proposed: Heterosexual relationships only are legal for consenting adults.

Article 46

Proposal^[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.

Old value:: The state provides public housing to low-income families.

Current: The state owns and maintains all housing.

Proposed: The state owns and maintains all housing.

Article 47

Proposal^[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.

Old value:: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.

Current: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.

Proposed: There is an official state religion, and membership is mandatory.

Article 48

Proposal^[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).

Old value:: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.

Current: There is a single publicly owned TOC.

Proposed: There is a single publicly owned TOC.

Article 49

Proposal^[?] to change Travel by foreigners to the nation.

Old value:: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.

Current: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.

Proposed: The nation imposes oppressive border control on visitors, with invasive and harassing levels of security checks to discourage visiting the nation.