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Bill: Abolition of Legal Aid Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Ducal Delegation
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: April 2160
Description[?]:
| Too many criminals are taking advantage of our legal aid system, costing us trillions of Aldegarian Crowns. There are charitable organisation around which are more than willing and able to assist those they believe have been wrongfully accused; 'legal aid' is a job for them - not the state. Percy Waterman (Personal Secretary to the Grand Duke of Hikirena) |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government provision of legal aid to the accused.
Old value:: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state for defendants with low incomes.
Current: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state for defendants with low incomes.
Proposed: Legal representation is never paid for by the state.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 230 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 259 | |||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 12 |
| Random fact: Don't vote yes on a cabinet coalition that doesn't give you the power that you deserve. |
| Random quote: "Only the educated are free." - Epictetus |