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Bill: Et legem iudiciariam reformationem incidentalibus - Law for the Reform of the Judiciary
Details
Submitted by[?]: Social-Nationalist Party
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: March 4163
Description[?]:
| Under this law: -Courts shall be uniform across Pontesi -All court cases shall be decided by jury -If there is insufficient evidence in a case the case shall not be thrown out of court but rather the Prosecution and the Defence shall present their arguments to the jury and the decision shall be made by the jury as to whether to convict. -Duelling is to be permitted if both parties agree with the stipulation that only sword-duels shall be permitted. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The right to appeal against a judgement rendered by a court.
Old value:: Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement and to have it reviewed by a higher court.
Current: All judgements are final and binding; appealing against them is not possible.
Proposed: Judgements may only be appealed against for grave procedural errors.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the administration of law.
Old value:: There are regional courts, but decisions of regional courts may be appealed to national courts (if the right to appeal exists).
Current: There are regional courts, but decisions of regional courts may be appealed to national courts (if the right to appeal exists).
Proposed: There is a uniform system of courts across the nation.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The legality of dueling.
Old value:: Dueling is illegal.
Current: Dueling is illegal.
Proposed: Dueling is legal and regulated.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Public executions (if death penalty is legal).
Old value:: Executions are always carried out in private; only necessary personnel are allowed to be present, which might include spiritual advisers.
Current: Executions may be carried out in public and/or be broadcast on television.
Proposed: Executions may be carried out in public and/or be broadcast on television.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 143 | |
| no | Total Seats: 157 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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