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Bill: Media Act of 2954
Details
Submitted by[?]: Hutorian Conservative 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: July 2955
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Internet regulations.
Old value:: The government allows anyone to use the internet but the police can run investigations concerning illegal activities conducted by using internet (child abuse, illegal filesharing, ...)
Current: The government has no position on who may use or what is published on the internet.
Proposed: The government runs its own internet with government approved content only and no connection to the rest of the world.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding regulation of media content.
Old value:: There are laws against the publication of false information; everything else may be published freely.
Current: There are laws against the publication of false information; everything else may be published freely.
Proposed: It is forbidden to criticize the government, or publish any material that the government does not approve of.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change International media content regulation.
Old value:: International media content is free from regulation
Current: International media content undergoes the same regulation as domestic media content.
Proposed: International media content is banned.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 13:04:24, June 16, 2010 CET | From |  Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, could the NSC please indicate just when the people who voted for them were warned that these measures would be brought before parliament? Madam Speaker, no matter how much the NSC talk about having a majority and therefore the right to do anything, the fact remains that their voters still believed that the NSC was, in some form or another, committed to civil liberties. Madam Speaker, is this bill a response to a 101 year old woman currently touring Hutori, denouncing the policies of the government? |
| Date | 13:07:24, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Hutorian Conservative Party | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Rt Hon Duke McCullum MP, Leader of the House of Parliament, Madam Speaker, the PM has informed me that - in her absence, i am asked to take up the title of Leader of the House. The PM has told me that this Bill must pass through the House and i am ordered that we must get this passed by whatever means neccessary. Madam Speaker, the reasoning behind this Bill is obvious. The NSC have been following an isolationist policy and this cuts off media ties to the outside world. It gives our state the right to operate how it sees without facing the international arena. People will no longer be subject to news statements from foreign lands critising this nation. The nations that are PRLM friendly have been releasing anti-Hutori media, which has been broadcast in this nation. Madam Speaker, this cannot go on and Hutori will see itself become a fortress and a beacon of strength in this world. |
| Date | 13:11:01, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, we understand the position behind Article II. Could the Leader of the House please explain, regarding Article I, why they wish to gag opposition political parties, the free press and commentators, the satirists, the film industry, the music industry and every individual in this country who disagrees with areas of government policy? This sees free speech well and truly eroded. |
| Date | 13:19:40, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Hutorian Conservative Party | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Rt Hon Duke McCullum MP, Leader of the House, Madam Speaker, this is simply the NSC view of limitation of the media. Madam Speaker, im fairly sure all those industries listed can still get by in life without having to take shots at the state, there are plenty of other things to make jokes, write songs etc about. It sees free speech limited, the state will not ban the papers or opposition parties. Members of the House are allowed to critise the state because of their constitutional right to do so. |
| Date | 13:27:57, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, our opportunity to criticise the state legally will be extremely limited indeed. Newspapers will not be allowed to publish dissenting comments. We will not be allowed to speak outside of this chamber as we will be breaking the law. The only place we are allowed to speak our minds clearly and unafraid is in this chamber. And a government -appointed Speaker could easily prevent this! Madam Speaker, the Leader of the House may dismiss satire and criticism out of hand, but it is extremely important in holding the government to account and reminding them of the importance of democracy. Madam Speaker, accountability and opposition is essential to democracy. |
| Date | 13:35:44, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Hutorian Conservative Party | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Rt Hon Duke McCullum MP, Leader of the House, Madam Speaker, the CLP and Labour are the opposition. A state appointed Speaker, has to - by law - remain politically neutral. I thought we had established this when passing the Office of Speaker Bill! Seems the CLP are just fighting on flawed arguements. |
| Date | 13:38:07, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, who measures political neutrality, and how is it measured? When the position is government appointed, it makes the whole process very dubious indeed! Madam Speaker, parliamentary opposition is not enough. Opposition must come from all sources, not just parliament. Where would this bill leave the SPU or other aspirant parties, local parties and local governments? Madam Speaker, the press plays a vital role in representing opinions that may not have been considered by any of the parties. Satirists can provide opposition in a way that few others would be able to. |
| Date | 13:42:18, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, given the fact that we are still awaiting a response to our question in the Ministerial Renumeration bill, the gentleman should not be surprised that we are suspicious of the ability of parliamentary opposition under this government. |
| Date | 13:55:12, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Labour Party | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, all I can say is that we will have to continue to break the law, because we will never cease to criticise this filthy government |
| Date | 13:57:20, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Hutorian Conservative Party | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, given opposition in the House is always legal, what are Labour on about? The continual stream of nonsense coming from this party is incredible! |
| Date | 15:29:20, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Labour Party | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam speaker, we wish to be the opposition in and out of the house, as they are government in and out of the house. |
| Date | 16:18:36, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, the last-minute addition of Article III is no surprise. Censorship is more stringent than ever before and Hutori has never been less free. |
| Date | 16:22:55, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Hutorian Conservative Party | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, Article III just re-enforces the point of islolationism. The state operates all internet service - so its natural we regulate whats on it. Internet is not outlawed as we could have had it, we just want to cut Hutori off from the rest of the world. |
| Date | 16:33:39, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, we confess ourselves confused by the government's stance. In one breath they claim they want to make us the most powerful nation on Terra. Now they want to have us cut off from the world. The two positions cannot ever come together. |
| Date | 16:42:40, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Hutorian Conservative Party | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, a strange statement by the CLP. Of course both are possible. With nuclear weaponry and a strong army we can become the strongest nation on Terra. By closing the borders and cutting off international media etc. we can cut ourselves off from the world. Both positions are able to coincide together. |
| Date | 16:55:17, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, if a nation makes itself insular it ceases to compete in the international arena. Madam Speaker, under this government, Hutori is rapidly moving to the bottom of the league table. |
| Date | 17:03:08, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Hutorian Conservative Party | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, our nation has proved that there is no need for an international arena. The fact we have survived an election means the people have realised this and approve of it. |
| Date | 17:17:17, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | There we are again, Madam Speaker, the government consistently uses the people as justification for their actions. They do not like it when other parties promise to do the same. Madam Speaker, the people never approved of removing the right to free speech. When they voted for the NSC, they did so upon the belief that, apart from on the issue of religion, they were committed to civil liberties. This bill has not therefore been endorsed. |
| Date | 17:46:56, June 16, 2010 CET | From | Democratic Socialist Union | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Martin Tipps, SPU President Madam Speaker, the SPU strongly opposes any and all measures that would compromise the freedom of information that our citizens currently enjoy. |
| Date | 14:11:21, June 17, 2010 CET | From | Hutorian Conservative Party | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Rt Hon Duke McCullum MP, Leader of the House, Madam Speaker, firstly, i have read the CLP 'prosecution report' and i have to raise the question. Why am i seen as such an integral part of the CLP plans? I am not the one who formulates NSC policy, that is purely down to the Prime Minister. The NSC are not the ones responsible for this Euthenasia. It is overseen by the Justice department led by Belial. All the NSC have done is voted yes. We have not carried out any murders nor did we propose the Euthenasia Bill! Madam Speaker, the NSC can wash their hands of responsibilty of the Euthenasia crisis. We do not carry out this Bill - the UFD do! Besides Madam Speaker, i am unaware of why i personally should be prosecuted? I mean i am just the Foreign Affairs Minister. |
| Date | 14:19:56, June 17, 2010 CET | From | Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Rt Hon Marchioness Chukulate MP, CLP Justice Spokesman: Madam Speaker, I am not quite sure what this issue has to do with the bill currently being debated, but I am willing to discuss the matter. Can I first of all say that I am sorry this report ever became public - it was in its earliest stages and there were revisions to come. However, Madam Speaker, the Leader of the House should not be surprised at his inclusion. He was the figure that pushed the bill through Parliament, advocated it, argued for it and encouraged his members to vote for it. He was the NSC's spokesman on the issue. Madam Speaker, we can therefore assume that he was a key figure behind its implementation. Madam Speaker, seeing as we are now discussing wider subjects, I must ask the gentleman a question we have been wondering for a while. Why on earth is he Leader of the House? Madam Speaker, of all the government ministers that could do the job, they have probably picked the least suitable. Madam Speaker, the post of Foreign Secretary is an extremely prestigious one that involves a lot of work, not least ensuring the government's foreign policy is well represented the world over. We cannot then understand how one of the three most important ministers is doing a dual job. Madam Speaker, it is most odd indeed. |
| Date | 14:43:50, June 17, 2010 CET | From | Hutorian Conservative Party | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Rt Hon Duke McCullum MP, Leader of the House, Madam Speaker, i would have thought that would be fairly obvious. I am Leader of the House because Hutori no longer concerns itself wih the 'international arena' so i have more than enough time on my hands to adress Parliament. I myself am an ex Hutorian Prime Minister, so i am used to giving key speeches in Parliament. I was the NSC spokesman on Euthenasia but i am not a big advocate of it. I was chosen to do this task by the PM personally and i was simply following party orders. Given my experience i was the most suitable NSC MP to operate these speeches in the Prime Ministers absence. |
| Date | 15:21:42, June 17, 2010 CET | From | Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the Media Act of 2954 |
| Message | Madam Speaker, as the gentleman will have seen in the leaked documents, "following orders" of any sort is not considered to be an excuse. Madam Speaker, if the Leader of the House feels uncomfortable with the direction in which his Party is going or should I say, has gone, I am sure either the Labour Party or the SPU could accommodate him. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 252 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 139 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: References to prominent real-life persons are not allowed. This includes references to philosophies featuring the name of a real-life person (eg. "Marxism", "Thatcherism", "Keynesianism"). |
| Random quote: "Catch a man a fish, and you can sell it to him. Teach a man to fish, and you ruin a wonderful business opportunity." - Karl Marx |