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Bill: Stronger Justice System
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic People's Movement
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: May 4193
Description[?]:
The government needs to take a tougher approach to punishing criminals. Kathleen Wiley Minority Speaker of the House If this bill is successful, curfew time shall be set at 22:30. |
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: Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement and to have it reviewed by a higher court.
Proposed: Every person has the right to appeal to the Minister of Justice to have a judgement reviewed by another court.
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 is a uniform system of courts across the nation.
Proposed: There is a uniform system of courts across the nation.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Curfew policy (curfew time to be determined in the bill description).
Old value:: The national government may impose curfews, but only if a state of emergency has been declared.
Current: No curfew policies may be established.
Proposed: Minors may not use streets or public property beyond the curfew time.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The terms of extradition.
Old value:: Extradition to nations that practice cruel or inhumane treatment of suspects or in punishment is not allowed.
Current: The law bars the government from extraditing anyone who is a citizen of the state.
Proposed: The law does not limit the power of the government to pursue extradition treaties.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Voting rights of criminals.
Old value:: Criminals released from jail are allowed to vote.
Current: Criminals are always allowed to vote, regardless of whether they are in jail or not.
Proposed: Criminals released from jail are not allowed to vote.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Government provision of legal aid to the accused.
Old value:: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state.
Current: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state.
Proposed: Legal representation is never paid for by the state.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 12:57:24, April 08, 2017 CET | From | United Democratic Party - Syndicalists | To | Debating the Stronger Justice System |
Message | Most of these are bad especially article 3 |
Date | 12:57:52, April 08, 2017 CET | From | United Democratic Party - Syndicalists | To | Debating the Stronger Justice System |
Message | Also children aren't criminals they are our future |
Date | 16:04:15, April 08, 2017 CET | From | Foundation Party | To | Debating the Stronger Justice System |
Message | These articles give too much power to the government. We believe it undermines the independence of the judiciary |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | ||||||
yes | Total Seats: 156 | ||||||
no |
Total Seats: 370 | ||||||
abstain | Total Seats: 174 |
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