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Bill: Message from the Minister of Justice (Part 2)
Details
Submitted by[?]: The Liberal Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill is a resolution. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: May 2741
Description[?]:
| A warrant for the arrest of the following individuals has been issued: Matt Diggory- Leader of the United Republics Party All members of Parliament from the United Republics Party (According to Parliamentary rules, replacements may be appointed temporarily) Charges: Conspiracy to commit treason, financial support of a terrorist organization Signed, James Jonhson Minister of Justice |
Proposals
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 20:41:51, April 12, 2009 CET | From | United Republics Party | To | Debating the Message from the Minister of Justice (Part 2) |
| Message | What evidence is there of conspiracy? It is illegal to ban political parties so I'd like to know how this can be justified with no evidence. So, I'm not recognizing this until a legitimate case can be made. |
| Date | 20:59:39, April 12, 2009 CET | From | The Liberal Party | To | Debating the Message from the Minister of Justice (Part 2) |
| Message | OOC: Are you talking as a character or OOC? I can't tell. I will assume IC. IC: Do I need to remind the leaders of the URP about the endorsement of Nova Terra by their party? Do I need to remind the leaders of the URP that it is illegal to do so? Violation of the law warrants an arrest and that's the action we have taken here. |
| Date | 00:24:58, April 13, 2009 CET | From | United Republics Party | To | Debating the Message from the Minister of Justice (Part 2) |
| Message | What specific crime did these MPs commit other than being members of a certain political party? It is illegal to ban political parties. There is no evidence against these particular persons and no evidence of a conspiracy. I recognize the right of the majority to enforce the law. I recognize that Nova Terra has been labelled a terrorist organization, however these particular people are not involved with Nova Terra. So what crime is being committed? |
| Date | 00:39:12, April 13, 2009 CET | From | The Liberal Party | To | Debating the Message from the Minister of Justice (Part 2) |
| Message | Membership says everything. They have not come out and said that they will not endorse Nova Terra. By staying silent, they are endorsing Nova Terra. Matt Diggory has made a public statement saying he is not involved; however, we have evidence linking him to the organization. Such evidence will be provided at the trial. We are investigating the financial records of the URP and the members of Parliament. It would be easier to prove their innocence if they agreed to cooperate with us and our investigation. The warrant for the arrest will allow us to interview the accused and get their side of the story. This had to be done due to the refusal of cooperation by the URP. OOC: I hope you do realize that arrest does not mean conviction or jail time. And there are other alternatives such as what I mentioned above. Cooperation with authorities, etc. Be creative if you want to. |
| Date | 02:04:57, April 13, 2009 CET | From | United Republics Party | To | Debating the Message from the Minister of Justice (Part 2) |
| Message | I don't believe silence is a crime. I do not recognize this warrant. |
| Date | 02:16:15, April 13, 2009 CET | From | The Liberal Party | To | Debating the Message from the Minister of Justice (Part 2) |
| Message | OOC: And I don't care. You are the one who has nothing to do around here. I need to go back to command my military now. |
| Date | 20:43:46, April 13, 2009 CET | From | The Liberal Party | To | Debating the Message from the Minister of Justice (Part 2) |
| Message | OOC: Has been to a vote to leave it in the official record. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 90 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 10 |
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| Random quote: "Up against the corporate government, voters find themselves asked to choose between look-alike candidates from two parties vying to see who takes the marching orders from their campaign paymasters and their future employers. The money of vested interest nullifies genuine voter choice and trust." - Ralph Nader |