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Bill: Abolition of Legal Aid
Details
Submitted by[?]: Ducal Delegation
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 2164
Description[?]:
| The state should not squander money away on criminals. 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: 227 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 189 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 85 |
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| Random quote: "If there's anything a public servant hates to do it's something for the public." - Kin Hubbard |