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Bill: RCCS§6
Details
Submitted by[?]: Nouvelle Union Gauche/Socialiste
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: April 4673
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
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 2
Proposal[?] to change
The government's stance on illegal aliens.
Old value:: The government does not actively search for illegal aliens, but expels them from the country when discovered.
Current: Dealing with illegal aliens is left to local governments.
Proposed: The government ignores illegal aliens.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The right to trial by jury (if there are courts)
Old value:: Individuals accused of serious crimes have the right to trial by jury.
Current: Individuals accused of serious crimes have the right to trial by jury.
Proposed: Local governments decide who has the right to trial by jury.
Article 4
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 for defendants with low incomes.
Current: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state.
Proposed: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the organization of police/law enforcement
Old value:: There is a national police department funded by the national government and there are local police departments, funded by local governments.
Current: There is a national police department, funded by the government.
Proposed: There is a national police department, funded by the government.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Higher education tuition policy.
Old value:: The government introduces means tested loans for higher education tuition, to be paid back by students after earnings reach a certain amount.
Current: The government fully subsidizes tuition.
Proposed: The government fully subsidizes tuition.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The teacher's right to discipline children.
Old value:: Discipline levels are set by local governments.
Current: Teachers are forbidden from striking children and may only use non-contact discipline (detention, expulsion etc).
Proposed: Teachers are forbidden from striking children and may only use non-contact discipline (detention, expulsion etc).
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the funding of libraries.
Old value:: The national government provides local governments with funding to operate libraries.
Current: The national government provides local governments with funding to operate libraries.
Proposed: The national government controls a vast and comprehensive system of public libraries.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning museum funding.
Old value:: The national government provides local governments with the funding to operate museums.
Current: The national government provides local governments with the funding to operate museums.
Proposed: The national government maintains a system of museums nationwide.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Ownership of guns by private individuals.
Old value:: Individuals are allowed to own firearms as long as they do not have a history of dangerous mental illness or a violent criminality.
Current: Adult individuals may own guns under strict license conditions.
Proposed: Individuals are not permitted to own firearms under any circumstances.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.
Old value:: Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.
Current: Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted.
Proposed: There are no laws with regards to public nudity, it is allowed.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.
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 13
Proposal[?] to change Displays of public affection and obscenity laws.
Old value:: Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.
Current: Local governments may regulate laws on public acts of affection and obscenity.
Proposed: There are no laws regarding obscene public acts.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on inheritance
Old value:: There are no regulated inheritance laws, inheritance is only regulated by the will of deceased.
Current: There is a regulated inheritance law, private regulation of inheritance is allowed but also regulated.
Proposed: There is a strictly regulated inheritance law, private regulation is not allowed.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Policy on incest.
Old value:: Incestuous acts are illegal, but only actively prosecuted if pregnancy results.
Current: Policy on incest is determined by local governments.
Proposed: Incestuous acts are legal, but incestuous marriages are not legally recognised.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 250 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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