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Bill: Civil rights Advancement Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Auguri de Curia Inserenus
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: May 4281
Description[?]:
| Senators, The Liberal Progressive Party will continue to be dedicated to cause of civil-, animal- and human rights. Augusta Maxima, Consul |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: The government has the right to monitor information of individuals without letting them know.
Current: The government has the right to monitor information of individuals without letting them know.
Proposed: 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).
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The confidentiality of letters and correspondence.
Old value:: The confidentiality of letters is not inviolable.
Current: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate the confidentiality of letters with grounded cause.
Proposed: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate the confidentiality of letters with grounded cause.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The citizens' right to assemble in public.
Old value:: The police may disperse a group without giving any reason.
Current: The police may disperse a group without giving any reason.
Proposed: The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning sex reassignment surgery.
Old value:: Sex reassignment surgery is illegal.
Current: The government funds sex reassignment surgery for people with low incomes.
Proposed: There is no policy on sex reassignment surgery.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Racial and religious registration of nationals.
Old value:: All nationals are required to register their race and religion.
Current: All nationals are required to register their race and religion.
Proposed: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Current: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Proposed: The municipal councils exercise mayoral powers.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the use of land mines by the army.
Old value:: The use of land mines is allowed.
Current: The use of land mines is allowed.
Proposed: The Government leaves this to the army to decide upon.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change National service.
Old value:: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve a term in the military.
Current: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve either a term in the military or a lesser paid term of civilian national service, at their option.
Proposed: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve either a term in the military or a lesser paid term of civilian national service, at their option.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Compulsory detainment of the mentally ill
Old value:: The mentally ill can be compulsorily detained for any reason.
Current: Local governments decide policy on the compulsory detainment of the mentally ill.
Proposed: Local governments decide policy on the compulsory detainment of the mentally ill.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government subsidises a considerable discount for contraceptives.
Current: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Proposed: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: Health care is private, but is paid for by the state for people with low incomes.
Current: There is a free public health care system and a small number of private clinics, which are heavily regulated to ensure they treat their patients well and provide good care.
Proposed: Health care is private, but the government subsidises the cost of it for all citizens.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning organ donations.
Old value:: Organ donations are legal with personal consent.
Current: Unless otherwise stated, consent is assumed.
Proposed: The government enforces no regulation whatsoever.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The funding of sports clubs.
Old value:: The government does not fund sports clubs; only private ones are allowed.
Current: The government funds some sports clubs side-by-side with private ones.
Proposed: Local governments decide the funding policy of sports clubs.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers.
Old value:: Employers are free to fire workers who go on strike.
Current: Government approval is needed before strikers can be fired.
Proposed: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of pollution in industry.
Old value:: Industrial pollution is not regulated by the government.
Current: Industrial pollution is not regulated by the government.
Proposed: The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change Policy on monopolies (this general law is superceded by other laws relating to specific parts of the economy).
Old value:: There is no policy on monopolies, they are unregulated.
Current: Monopolies are actively enforced in all sectors of the economy.
Proposed: Monopolies are forbidden, and are actively broken up.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning forest protection.
Old value:: Forests are protected. Logging is allowed by licence only.
Current: The government promotes and subsidises forest clearance.
Proposed: Forests have strictly enforced protection. Felling is limited to fire breaks.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of the quality of drinking water.
Old value:: The government sets a single standard to ensure all tap water is drinkable.
Current: The government sets a range of standards dependant on water usage. (grey water regulation, etc.)
Proposed: The government sets a range of standards dependant on water usage. (grey water regulation, etc.)
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding bestiality (performing sexual acts with animals).
Old value:: The legality of bestiality is decided upon by local governments.
Current: Bestiality is illegal.
Proposed: Bestiality is illegal.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change Freedom of information law.
Old value:: Classified files are only released at the discretion of the government.
Current: Classified files are only released at the discretion of the government.
Proposed: Classified files are released after a set period of time provided doing so is not deemed to be against the public interest.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the ability to change the legal definition of one's gender
Old value:: Individuals are not allowed to change their legal gender identity.
Current: Individuals are not allowed to change their legal gender identity.
Proposed: The government takes no position on this.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change The legality of interracial sex.
Old value:: Interracial sex is completely illegal.
Current: Interracial sex is completely illegal.
Proposed: The government has no policy concerning interracial sex.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.
Old value:: Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted.
Current: Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.
Proposed: Public nudity laws are left to local governments.
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning racial segregation in educational institutions.
Old value:: Public educational institutions cannot be segregated, private institutions can choose to apply a policy of segregation.
Current: All educational institutions must be segregated.
Proposed: Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.
Article 25
Proposal[?] to change Application of libel and slander laws.
Old value:: Private individuals are exempt from libel and slander suits by public figures.
Current: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Proposed: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Article 26
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Current: The government may seize private property for any reason.
Proposed: The government may not seize private property.
Article 27
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy in respect to highways.
Old value:: There is a national highway system constructed and maintained by the national government, and local systems by local governments.
Current: A national highway infrastructure is constructed and maintained by the government.
Proposed: All highway projects are undertaken by contracted firms.
Article 28
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is an official state religion, and membership is mandatory.
Current: There is no official state religion, but the government only allows recognized religions. 'Cults' are persecuted.
Proposed: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 21:42:16, September 27, 2017 CET | From |  Pontesian Nationalist Party | To | Debating the Civil rights Advancement Act |
| Message | Article 6 means that you do not care who comes in the country. Well I do. |
| Date | 22:20:21, September 27, 2017 CET | From | Pontesian party | To | Debating the Civil rights Advancement Act |
| Message | We had that kind of law!?!? I'm for. |
| Date | 22:31:04, September 27, 2017 CET | From | Pontesyan Azgaynakan Zhoghovrdakan Kusak | To | Debating the Civil rights Advancement Act |
| Message | We will oppose this communist legislation. |
| Date | 22:31:52, September 27, 2017 CET | From | Pontesian Nationalist Party | To | Debating the Civil rights Advancement Act |
| Message | Same here. COMMIE! |
| Date | 15:38:32, October 01, 2017 CET | From | Pontesyan Azgaynakan Zhoghovrdakan Kusak | To | Debating the Civil rights Advancement Act |
| Message | We have decided to abstain. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 500 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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