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Bill: Freedoms and Rights bill of 4124
Details
Submitted by[?]: Freeborn Luthorians/Freeborn Coalition
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 4125
Description[?]:
It wasn't long ago when nearly all of our rights were stolen away by sickening men that proclaimed themselves Statesmen. We say it has been much to much, the people should have ALL their stolen rights, freedoms, and responsibilities restored. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the legality of abortions
Old value:: All abortions are illegal.
Current: Abortion policies are established by local governments
Proposed: Abortions are only allowed in medical emergencies.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to adultery.
Old value:: Adultery is a capital offence.
Current: Adultery is illegal, but not prosecuted.
Proposed: Adultery is legal.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government position in respect to crossdressing policy.
Old value:: Crossdressing is prohibited by the state.
Current: Local governments determine the legality of crossdressing.
Proposed: Crossdressing is allowed.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: Local governments determine the method of appointment.
Current: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Proposed: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Old value:: The medicinal use of cannabis is illegal.
Current: Cannabis is legal as a sedative for patients in pain.
Proposed: Cannabis is legal as a sedative for patients in pain.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The weapons used by police forces.
Old value:: Police officers carry military-grade equipment.
Current: Police officers carry standard firearms.
Proposed: Police officers may only carry standard firearms apart from specially trained firearms units.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Government's policy towards the powers of the police.
Old value:: The powers of the police are not restricted.
Current: The police may arrest crime suspects.
Proposed: The police may arrest crime suspects.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Police searches.
Old value:: The police can search a person or their property without restrictions.
Current: The police cannot search a person or their property without their consent unless the police have obtained a warrant from a court.
Proposed: The police cannot search a person or their property without their consent unless the police have obtained a warrant from a court or in cases of imminent danger.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to polygamy.
Old value:: The government does not recognise polygamous relationships and prosecute those who pursue a polygamous lifestyle.
Current: The government does not recognise polygamous relationships and prosecute those who pursue a polygamous lifestyle.
Proposed: The government does not recognise polygamous relationships.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The distribution, purchasing and possession of material depicting pornographic acts.
Old value:: All forms of pornography are illegal.
Current: All forms of pornography are legal for everyone.
Proposed: Pornography depicting consenting adults is legal for adults.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding regulation of video games.
Old value:: The government does not regulate video games.
Current: The government does not maintain laws as to age limitation for purchasing video games, although it does require a content rating to be clearly displayed on the box.
Proposed: The government does not maintain laws as to age limitation for purchasing video games, although it does require a content rating to be clearly displayed on the box.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 19:39:57, November 23, 2016 CET | From | Luthori Populist Party | To | Debating the Freedoms and Rights bill of 4124 |
Message | Mr. Speaker We cannot support such radical ideas at the moment. Lennon Carlson LFL Leader |
Date | 20:28:41, November 23, 2016 CET | From | Authoritarian Luthori Alliance | To | Debating the Freedoms and Rights bill of 4124 |
Message | Mr Speaker We may have supported some of these proposals had this bill been broken up, however, lumping so many changes into one bill with many going against our core conservative principles we must vote no. Charles Winston, Republican Leader |
Date | 19:27:52, November 24, 2016 CET | From | The RedMark Party | To | Debating the Freedoms and Rights bill of 4124 |
Message | Mr Speaker! NO! stop it with this faggotry, this is just abhorrent and uncivilized! Do not pass this bill or we will see a degenerative society! I am conservative to an extent, so the republican leader will receive my endorsement! Christopher Boardman, The RedMark Leader. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||||
yes | Total Seats: 332 | |||||
no |
Total Seats: 330 | |||||
abstain | Total Seats: 3 |
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