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Bill: Right to Attorney Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Williams Family
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: August 3306
Description[?]:
Guarantees fair legal representation to all those being prosecuted under criminal proceedings. Those who cannot afford to pay for their own defence will have a lawyer provided so that our legal system does not unfairly put our low-income citizens at a disadvantage. |
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
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Vote | Seats | ||
yes |
Total Seats: 57 | ||
no | Total Seats: 42 | ||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
Random fact: Don't vote yes on a cabinet coalition that doesn't give you the power that you deserve. |
Random quote: "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." - Ed Howdershelt |