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Bill: Civil Justice Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: National Union for Farmers and Laborers
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 4170
Description[?]:
We propose the following: |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning who can proceed with adoption; in case adoption is legal.
Old value:: Only heterosexual couples and singles may adopt children.
Current: Everyone may adopt children.
Proposed: Everyone may adopt children.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Forced marriages.
Old value:: The legality of forced marriages lies with local governments.
Current: Forced marriages are illegal.
Proposed: Forced marriages are illegal.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.
Old value:: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Current: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Proposed: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Policy on incest.
Old value:: Incestuous acts are illegal.
Current: Incestuous acts are legal, but incestuous marriages are not legally recognised.
Proposed: Incestuous acts are legal, but incestuous marriages are not legally recognised.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to polygamy.
Old value:: The government does not recognise polygamous relationships.
Current: The government does not recognise polygamous relationships and prosecute those who pursue a polygamous lifestyle.
Proposed: Polygamous marriages are accorded equal recognition to monogamous marriages.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: The government has the right to monitor information of individuals without letting them know.
Current: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Proposed: Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Displays of public affection and obscenity laws.
Old value:: All sexually implicit actions are illegal in public.
Current: Local governments may regulate laws on public acts of affection and obscenity.
Proposed: Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Weapons allowed to private citizens.
Old value:: Citizens may own any type of weapon. They may be carried anywhere except as determined by the property owner.
Current: Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, and there are further restrictions on places where they may be carried.
Proposed: Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, but these may be carried anywhere except as determined by the property owner.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 06:37:20, February 21, 2017 CET | From | Social-Democratic Coalition | To | Debating the Civil Justice Act |
Message | The Social-Democratic Coalition will abstain in this bill, as we are against Articles 3, 5 and 6 and wanted to negotiate our support. |
Date | 16:32:53, February 21, 2017 CET | From | Social-Democratic Coalition | To | Debating the Civil Justice Act |
Message | Finally we have decided to support the act although we are not totally in favor of all of its articles. However, we ask the chairman to let next time the Imperial Diet dispose of more time to discuss the proposals. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||
yes |
Total Seats: 148 | |||
no |
Total Seats: 491 | |||
abstain |
Total Seats: 11 |
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