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Bill: Police Powers Reform Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Red Aloria (Red Democratic Union)
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: May 3333
Description[?]:
| This bill aims to set a standard across the nation for appropriate Police powers. It aims to minimize corruption or potential for abuse or tyranny amongst these public servants whose duty it is to protect us and uphold our society's laws, whilst giving them the tools required for them to perform their service well. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the use of forensic DNA databases.
Old value:: The decision on forensic DNA databases is left to local governments.
Current: Only DNA from persons convicted of crime is recorded.
Proposed: Only DNA from persons convicted of crime is recorded.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the organization of police/law enforcement
Old value:: The operation and funding of the police is left to local governments.
Current: There is a national police department funded by the national government and there are local police departments, funded by local governments.
Proposed: There is a national police department, funded by the government.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The weapons used by police forces.
Old value:: Police officers may only carry standard firearms apart from specially trained firearms units.
Current: Police officers may only carry non-lethal weapons apart from specially trained firearms units.
Proposed: Police officers may only carry non-lethal weapons apart from specially trained firearms units.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government's policy towards the powers of the police.
Old value:: Powers of police are left to the local government .
Current: The police may arrest crime suspects.
Proposed: The police may arrest crime suspects.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 137 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 170 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 198 |
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