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Bill: Freedom of the Press Act II
Details
Submitted by[?]: Social Democratic Party (LL)
Status[?]: defeated
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: June 3130
Description[?]:
| Whereas, current law puts limitations on what one can broadcast, and Whereas, protecting people from harmful lies is best handled by libel and slander laws, We propose allowing libel and slander laws to apply to all people, but having no criminal law regarding the publication of anything. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding regulation of media content.
Old value:: There are laws against the publication of false information and hate speech.
Current: There are laws against the publication of false information and hate speech.
Proposed: There are no content regulations; the media may publish anything, even proven falsehoods.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Application of libel and slander laws.
Old value:: Private individuals are exempt from libel and slander suits by public figures.
Current: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Proposed: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 128 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 602 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 20 |
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