We are working on a brand new version of the game! If you want to stay informed, read our blog and register for our mailing list.
Bill: The Justice Act of 2205
Details
Submitted by[?]: Black Magic
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: January 2206
Description[?]:
| Time to teach criminals, miscreants and cheeky children some respect. Why, just last week little Jonny Erikson was caught vandalizing public buildings and when he appeared in court he swore at the judge and mooned him - to which Judge Olafson spoke, "Boys will be boys," and handed him a sentence of two hours washing windows. Enough is enough. We must begin with teaching the children respect and continue to weed out the members of society who are a danger to our values and our families. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy with respect to the death penalty.
Old value:: The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied.
Current: The death penalty is not applied, except for terrorism, treason and crimes against mankind.
Proposed: The death penalty is applied for capital crimes.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The terms of extradition.
Old value:: Extradition to nations with capital punishment or with cruel or inhumane treatment of suspects and convicts is not allowed.
Current: The law does not limit the power of the government to pursue extradition treaties.
Proposed: The law does not limit the power of the government to pursue extradition treaties.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The use of torture for obtaining information.
Old value:: Torture is never allowed.
Current: Torture is never allowed.
Proposed: Suspects can only be tortured under grave emergencies where the information is vital.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Prison policy concerning prisoner labor.
Old value:: Prisoners can do certain jobs in prison, voluntarily, for a small wage.
Current: Prisoners can do certain jobs in prison, voluntarily, for a small wage.
Proposed: Able-bodied prisoners have to work during the day.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The teacher's right to discipline children.
Old value:: Teachers are forbidden from striking children and may only use non-contact discipline (detention, expulsion etc).
Current: Teachers are forbidden from striking children and may only use non-contact discipline (detention, expulsion etc).
Proposed: Teachers may use corporal punishment at their discretion.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 12:46:19, March 25, 2006 CET | From | KSP - Kazulia Socialdemokratisk Parti | To | Debating the The Justice Act of 2205 |
| Message | No. |
| Date | 13:24:23, March 25, 2006 CET | From | Black Magic | To | Debating the The Justice Act of 2205 |
| Message | Yes, yes - we did not expect the KSP to support such stern measures, but we question the value of group hugs and affirmations in light of recent crime wave. |
| Date | 12:37:56, March 26, 2006 CET | From | Northern Light | To | Debating the The Justice Act of 2205 |
| Message | What has this to do with vandalizing? Or you propose that vandalizing is a capital crime? |
subscribe to this discussion - unsubscribe
Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 23 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 55 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 21 |
| Random fact: Party candidates for head of state elections are not visible to the public. This means that you cannot see who will run and who will not, which adds another strategic element to the elections. |
| Random quote: "When women are depressed, they either eat or go shopping. Men invade another country. It's a whole different way of thinking." - Elaine Boosler |