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Bill: Kirlawa Police, Military, and Justice Act of 4688
Details
Submitted by[?]: Kirlawan People's National Congress
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: August 4689
Description[?]:
The Kirlawa Police, Military, and Justice Act of 4688 seeks to modernize and improve national security and public safety services to support the safety of the Kirlawan people. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the administration of law.
Old value:: There are regional courts that have jurisdiction over questions of regional law and national courts that have jurisdiction over questions of national law.
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 position towards the use of forensic DNA databases.
Old value:: Only DNA from persons convicted of crime is recorded.
Current: DNA from persons accused or convicted for a crime is recorded.
Proposed: DNA from persons accused or convicted for a crime is recorded.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Curfew policy (curfew time to be determined in the bill description).
Old value:: The national government may impose curfews, but only if a state of emergency has been declared.
Current: The national government may impose curfews, but only if a state of emergency has been declared.
Proposed: Minors may not use streets or public property beyond the curfew time.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on the separation of the police and the military.
Old value:: A civilian police force is in place and the military may be called in to help in serious emergencies.
Current: The military acts as a de-facto police force, with powers of arrest.
Proposed: The military acts as a de-facto police force, with powers of arrest.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning gated communities.
Old value:: No gated communities are allowed.
Current: No gated communities are allowed.
Proposed: The private sector can set up gated communities.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Voting rights of criminals.
Old value:: Criminals released from jail are allowed to vote.
Current: Criminals released from jail are not allowed to vote.
Proposed: Criminals released from jail are not allowed to vote.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Police searches.
Old value:: The police cannot search a person or their property without their consent unless the police have obtained a warrant from a court or have reasonable grounds to suspect that a crime was committed.
Current: The police can search a person or their property without restrictions.
Proposed: The police can search a person or their property without restrictions.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards police presence.
Old value:: The police do not actively patrol public property.
Current: The police do not actively patrol public property.
Proposed: The police patrol all property at all times.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Government's policy towards the powers of the police.
Old value:: The police may arrest crime suspects.
Current: The police may arrest crime suspects.
Proposed: The powers of the police are not restricted.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Appointment of military officers
Old value:: The Ministry of Defense is authorized to appoint military officers.
Current: The Ministry of Defense is authorized to appoint military officers.
Proposed: Individual units elect their officers.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The weapons used by police forces.
Old value:: Police officers may only carry non-lethal weapons.
Current: Police officers carry military-grade equipment.
Proposed: Police officers carry military-grade equipment.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Government-issued identity card policy.
Old value:: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Current: Citizens are issued with identity cards on a voluntary basis.
Proposed: All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Legality of multiple citizenship.
Old value:: Multiple citizenship is allowed without further regulations.
Current: Multiple citizenship is allowed, but must be registered.
Proposed: Multiple citizenship is not allowed, and considered a criminal offense.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning biological and chemical weaponry.
Old value:: The nation shall never develop, purchase or store biological or chemical weaponry.
Current: The nation reserves the right to develop, construct and store biological and chemical weapons.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to develop, construct and store biological and chemical weapons.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of chemical and biological weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation can only use chemical or biological weapons on non-civilan areas.
Current: The nation reserves the right to use chemical or biological weapons in warfare for any reason.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to use chemical or biological weapons in warfare for any reason.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards civilians who conscientiously object to being required to perform military service (if applicable).
Old value:: Conscientious objectors can be exempted from combatant roles, but not from non-combatant roles.
Current: It is a criminal offence to refuse to perform military service.
Proposed: It is a criminal offence to refuse to perform military service.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of nuclear weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in retaliation to any attack.
Current: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in warfare for any reason.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in warfare for any reason.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change Government's position on paramilitaries.
Old value:: Paramilitaries are illegal and the recognized government may intervene freely to stop any possible activity.
Current: Paramilitaries are illegal and the recognized government may intervene freely to stop any possible activity.
Proposed: Paramilitaries are allowed with full privileges, with the right to intervene when necessary.
Article 19
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.
Article 20
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 applied for capital crimes.
Proposed: The death penalty is applied for capital crimes.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change Travel by foreigners to the nation.
Old value:: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.
Current: The nation imposes strict border control on visitors, with intensive security checks, to maintain law and order.
Proposed: The nation imposes oppressive border control on visitors, with invasive and harassing levels of security checks to discourage visiting the nation.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | |
yes | Total Seats: 749 | |
no | Total Seats: 0 | |
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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