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Bill: Freedom of Speech Protection Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Demokrat Konservativen Partei (DKP)
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: December 3905
Description[?]:
We believe each person should be able to say anything they want (providing they are not advocating to physically harm someone else). Thus, we propose the following : - People should fully embrace that being public personality do not entitle them to any more freedom than anyone else. - Thus, they shouldn't be able to sue anyone for exercizing their right of free speech. - People should have an extended right to assemble in public to voice their disagreement with whatever decision the legislators are taking. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Privacy protection for those in the public eye.
Old value:: The media may publish personal stories and photos relating to public figures, but only if deemed in the interest of the public.
Current: The media is forbidden from publishing any personal stories and photos relating to public figures, content is restricted to their professional lives.
Proposed: There are no restrictions on the media for pursuing personal stories and photos relating to the lives of public figures.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The citizens' right to assemble in public.
Old value:: The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.
Current: The police may disperse a group without giving any reason.
Proposed: The police may only disperse a crowd if a state of emergency has been declared.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Libel laws.
Old value:: Individuals may sue over falsehoods printed on them.
Current: Individuals may sue over falsehoods printed on them.
Proposed: The nation has no laws regarding libel.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Slander laws.
Old value:: Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions spoken about them, if judged to be malicious.
Current: Individuals may sue over malicious falsehoods spoken about them.
Proposed: The nation has no laws regarding slander.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Application of libel and slander laws.
Old value:: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Current: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Proposed: Private individuals are exempt from libel and slander suits by public figures.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | ||||
yes | Total Seats: 61 | ||||
no | Total Seats: 240 | ||||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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