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Bill: Private Speech Protection Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Plaid Ffederaliaeth a Rhyddid
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: December 4262
Description[?]:
| This bill exempts private individuals from slander and libel suits by public individuals. UNDERSTANDING the damage libel and slander can have to the reputation of innocent people, NOTING the important principle of freedom of speech in Aloria, RECOGNIZING that public figures subject themselves to public criticism by their own choice. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Application of libel and slander laws.
Old value:: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Current: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Proposed: Private individuals are exempt from libel and slander suits by public figures.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 0 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 209 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 262 |
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