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Bill: Criminal Representation Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Dorvik-Nazz Party
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 2067
Description[?]:
| Whereas wealthy defendents are able to pay legal fees on their own, the government should not be responsible for paying for their representation. The government should be responsible for paying the legal fees for those who cannot afford them. |
Proposals
Article 1
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 for defendants with low incomes.
Proposed: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state for defendants with low incomes.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 01:19:26, June 14, 2005 CET | From | Revolutionary Worker's Party | To | Debating the Criminal Representation Act |
| Message | The SUP totally supports this Bill. A great step forward in trying to eradicate inequalities in our society. |
| Date | 16:54:26, June 14, 2005 CET | From | Dorvik National Party | To | Debating the Criminal Representation Act |
| Message | How will this help eradicate inequalities may I ask? |
| Date | 11:16:15, June 15, 2005 CET | From | Revolutionary Worker's Party | To | Debating the Criminal Representation Act |
| Message | By supporting those who cannot afford legal aid |
| Date | 12:59:15, June 15, 2005 CET | From | Revolutionary Worker's Party | To | Debating the Criminal Representation Act |
| Message | Besides if we are offering aid to people who can afford it it is a waste of money, we should only help those who need our help. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 9 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 42 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 49 |
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