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Bill: Military Reforms
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Populist Party (DPP)
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 4049
Description[?]:
| Proposed by Camellia Harrison, December 4048 Article 1. Limiting the powers of intelligence agencies to concentrate on national security to focus on Jakania instead of the internal policies of other nations. Article 2. We will not use biological or chemical weapons unless the aggressor does so first. Article 3. Anybody no matter of race, religion or sexuality should be able to serve Jakania. Article 4. A limitation of the militaries power towards the ability to arrest. Article 5. No mandatory service will be required and we see it more important for these people to work on developing the technologies that are needed to win wars, not the lives lost. Article 6. Paramilitary is anti democratic and no civilised nation should allow them. Article 7. We should treat prisoners of war fairly, they should not be executed for fighting a war they may or may not believe in. Article 8. A complete ban to make sure Jakania is not fueling war and aggression in Terra. This also means technology developed in Jakania is less likely to fall into other nations hands. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Nation's policy with regards to an intelligence agency.
Old value:: The nation has an intelligence agency that is permitted by law to undertake all types of covert operations in other countries.
Current: The nation has an intelligence agency that is permitted by law to undertake all types of covert operations in other countries.
Proposed: The nation has an intelligence agency, but it is limited to counter-intelligence and surveillance of other countries.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of chemical and biological weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation reserves the right to use chemical or biological weapons in warfare for any reason.
Current: The nation reserves the right to use chemical or biological weapons in warfare for any reason.
Proposed: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weapons in warfare unless another nation uses them first.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Discrimination in the military on grounds of race/religion.
Old value:: Candidates must be of a certain race/religion to have any place in the military.
Current: Any adult citizen can serve in the military, discrimination for racial or religious reasons is prohibited.
Proposed: Any adult citizen can serve in the military, discrimination for racial or religious reasons is prohibited.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on the separation of the police and the military.
Old value:: The military acts as a de-facto police force, with powers of arrest.
Current: A civilian police force is in place and the military may be called in to help in serious emergencies.
Proposed: A civilian police force is in place and the military may be called in to help in serious emergencies.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change National service.
Old value:: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve a term in the military.
Current: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve a term in the military.
Proposed: There shall be no mandatory military or civilian national service.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Government's position on paramilitaries.
Old value:: Paramilitaries are allowed as part of each political party.
Current: Paramilitaries are allowed with full privileges, with the right to intervene when necessary.
Proposed: Paramilitaries are illegal and the recognized government may intervene freely to stop any possible activity.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the treatment of prisoners of war.
Old value:: Surrendering enemy combatants are summarily executed.
Current: Prisoners of war must be treated well, according to internationally-accepted standards.
Proposed: Prisoners of war are treated according to the national laws of the captor power.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the export of weapons to other nations.
Old value:: The government allows arms to be sold only to close allies.
Current: The government allows conventional arms to be exported freely.
Proposed: The government does not allow arms to be exported.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 749 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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