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Bill: Criminal Defence Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Social Democrat Party
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: December 2043
Description[?]:
The right to legal representation. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government provision of legal aid to the accused.
Old value:: Legal representation is never paid for by the state.
Current: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state for defendants with low incomes.
Proposed: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state for defendants with low incomes.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 11:51:59, April 27, 2005 CET | From | Social Democrat Party | To | Debating the Criminal Defence Act |
Message | Everyone deserves the right to legal representation and a fair trial. |
Date | 13:06:47, April 27, 2005 CET | From | To | Debating the Criminal Defence Act |
Message | Agree. Everyone is equal under Hallibutt. |
Date | 15:09:42, April 27, 2005 CET | From | Benevolent Totalitarian Party - FLF | To | Debating the Criminal Defence Act |
Message | We also agree. |
Date | 14:59:51, April 28, 2005 CET | From | People's Progressive Party | To | Debating the Criminal Defence Act |
Message | Good bill! |
Date | 18:25:04, April 28, 2005 CET | From | Social Democrat Party | To | Debating the Criminal Defence Act |
Message | Thanks! |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||
yes | Total Seats: 59 | |||
no | Total Seats: 0 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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