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Bill: Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I
Details
Submitted by[?]: Proletariat Revolution Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill is a resolution. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: September 2071
Description[?]:
| PREAMBLE ========== This is a follow up bill to the bill: Refugee Act of 2063, in which we voted in favour of limiting refugees to being victims of extreme circumstances. DEFINITION ========== This bill will define what a refugee is. A refugee is a victim in their own country. Victim in the sense of a refugee is: a person or group of persons whose existence is threatened or is threatened by current policies in their native land. This extended to their families. AGGREVATING CIRCUMSTANCES ============================ They are: - Victims of persecuted ethnic minorities. They can be of any ethnic background; ethnicity means nothing when one is being targeted by the government just for existing. - Victims of religious persecution. These people have been restricted from practicing their religion (based on the extent of Likatonia law). Further, they are also persecuted for their religious choices. - They are political prisoners. These people have been persecuted for speaking out against government policy and laws. They have been systematically rounded up and silenced; they are viewed in their home state as enemies of the state for the very simple reason that they are outspoken against government policies. - They are displaced persons. These people have been forced from their homes due to civil unrest, unjustified government interference; and/or any degree of war. - They are people who are victims of Nature's Wrath (i.e.: famine, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis). TEMPORARY RESIDENCE ===================== For these people, the standard rules of immigration shall be waived. They will not be subject to any of the checks, nor will be expected to meet our immigration standards. As per the above; when refugees come seeking asylum within the borders of Likatonia, they will be housed in temporary government provided shelters. The refugees will stay until the threat has passed or they have been processed through the system. Upon arrival to designated government areas, the refugees are to hand over any weapons and arsenals. If they refused or are found with unauthorized weapons, they will be dealt with in a summary fashion, resulting in and not limited to deportation. All refugees are taken under the assumption that they will either soon return home (displaced persons; victims of natural disasters) or that they will become naturalized Likatonian citizens (applying through official channels upon arrival). EDUCATION ========== In the case of refugees, the educational requirement will be waived and courses in the Likatonian language will be offered free of charge. It is recommended that the educational requirement be waived, because in a country that is prejudiced against ethnic minorities. The level of education received might either be substandard or absent. HEALTH ISSUES ============= In fairness that a few of the extreme conditions listed above, a few may result in wide-spread disease; making ill those seeking refuge. At the same temporary location, there will be a designated health unit and facility where there wil be sterile isolated rooms so that families who come that have members who are suck but can be treated will be sent to one of these locations. NOTWTHSTANDING CLAUSE ======================= The preceeding clause regarding criminal background checks will only be done upon any instance that there is proof of unfavourable conduct on the part of any of those granted ayslum. BACKGROUND CHECK =================== Criminal background checks will be temporarily waived until there is proof that any one of those seeking sylum is a threat to the safety of Likatonia. If they fail to pass the background check, they will be deported back to their country of origin. Those who accompanied the criminals, if they pass the check will not be deported. Those charged with minor offences that don't threaten the safety of Likatonia, will not be immediately deported. They will be required to give something back to the community. This will be done in the form of community service in either their trade or in a traditional sense. |
Proposals
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 23:46:16, June 16, 2005 CET | From | Liberal Party for Equality | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | How about circumstances such as famine, extreme natural disasters etc which mean that staying in their native land they would die? |
| Date | 16:56:31, June 17, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | That has been added. Since this is still in the proposal stage, changes can be made, so speak up before this goes to vote. |
| Date | 19:37:38, June 17, 2005 CET | From | National Centrist Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | What do we do with refugee camps? The LFP suggests that refugees be given temporary lodging, and that they can apply for full citizenship, at which point they are subjected to the checks. However, how do we prevent international terrorists from using this as an excuse to set up a camp in Likaton under "political prisoner" laws? Do we set up designated refugee facilities and police them sharply? Furthermore, how do we prevent people from living permanently in the refugee areas? |
| Date | 00:19:39, June 18, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | Those are good points. Like I already said - this is just in the proposal stage. So, LFP - how do you suggest we put that into the law? |
| Date | 04:24:45, June 18, 2005 CET | From | National Centrist Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | How about this... Refugees are given housing until such time as whatever circumstance they were fleeing is passed. If the circumstance is one that will not go away quickly (religious/ethnic persecution), then they will be given temporary lodging until such time as immigration can process them as per normal immigration rules. Refugee camps will be in designated areas only, and any refugee who arrives armed will be required to give up their weapon until such time as they have either become a full citizen and acquired a license per Likatonia gun laws, or until they return to their home country. Refugees found to be holding undisclosed weapons will be refused lodging and deported. All refugees are taken under the assumption that they will either soon return home (displaced persons, victims of natural disasters) or that they will become naturalized Likatonian citizens (government persecution). In the case of refugees, the educational requirement will be waived and courses in the Likatonian language will be offered free of charge. We suggest that the educational requirement be waived, because in a country that is prejudiced against a group of people, their education is not unlikely to be substandard. Background checks will not be waived, however. Those with criminal histories will be deported again. |
| Date | 04:26:34, June 18, 2005 CET | From | National Centrist Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | It might need rewording to make it shorter. Feel free to edit it as you like. I trust you understand the spirit of what I'm proposing. |
| Date | 06:21:33, June 18, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | Yes. I'll edit it and post it later, but I like where you're going with this. In good spirit, we'll give it a good home in this legislation. |
| Date | 10:00:20, June 18, 2005 CET | From | Republican Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | I believe that in order for the Republican Party to support this bill, it needs to be amended to the point a there be included a proposal to ensure that all refugees and immigrants are processed through official channels. This will allow it to be ensure that the people are whom they claim to be. We should allow time to perform background checks to ascertain that the refugees and immigrants aren't actually terrorists that would harm our nation, while using our nation's own goodwill to harm us. |
| Date | 16:26:41, June 18, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | Look in the list of previous bills. This is an AMENDMENT! I already got a previous bill regarding that aspect passed. This is continuing with elements left out of an earlier bill. |
| Date | 16:53:02, June 18, 2005 CET | From | Republican Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | And it is the aspects of the original language to which our party objects. If you desire the support of the Republican Party, you should change this proposed amendment to include a change to the country's laws in which refugee-seekers must be processed through official channels. We have no objection to the provisions of refugee-status that would be granted in accordance with the current bill. However, we feel that the current incarnation of this bill does not go far enough. In the name of security for our nation, it would be best that refugee-seekers be processed through official channels. |
| Date | 23:21:27, June 18, 2005 CET | From | Right Wing Liberals Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | What if these people are Diseased? Why should we look after them? |
| Date | 00:43:46, June 19, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | You do raise a good point, RWLP. Though I'd put it in against those with very contagious diseases and not others... |
| Date | 00:45:12, June 19, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | If you didn't have your head stuck up your ass, RP, you'd know that in times of distress those seeking refuge are likely unable to het it through official channels because it has been cut off. The idea here is to protect our people while helping out those who truly need help. |
| Date | 12:22:27, June 19, 2005 CET | From | Liberal Party for Equality | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | You cant deny diseased people - however, if disease is suspected they could be kept in quarantine under sterile conditions to be treated, so that there was no risk of it spreading. |
| Date | 15:57:00, June 19, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | Ok. I like that. I took out the previous one because I couldn't think of a solution. Good point, LPE. |
| Date | 19:55:00, June 19, 2005 CET | From | People's Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | PEL our embassies exist even in these areas. Anyway i'm concerned that international could slip into the country ostensibly as refugees. We ought to hav some way of identification. If you have already proposed that lets see it here...otherwise this bill broadens our policy in a way I find unacceptable. |
| Date | 00:24:47, June 20, 2005 CET | From | National Centrist Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | The LFP supports this bill in it's current form. It seems to cover all the basics of refugee law. |
| Date | 00:44:16, June 20, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | Sure anyone can try and claim, but that's why we have listed possibilities already and if we have our intelligence, then we can be in the know. |
| Date | 21:24:23, June 20, 2005 CET | From | People's Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | Ddoesn't this bill say that incoming refugees will not be checked? "For these people, the standard rules of immigration shall be waived. They will not be subject to any of the checks, nor will be expected to meet our immigration standards." |
| Date | 22:26:10, June 20, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | YEs, and this is where we hit a slipperly slope - at which point are they are they no longer protested by that clause? You do raise a good point. |
| Date | 22:30:18, June 20, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | There. I think we've just covered that base with a notwithstanding clause, which will allow for a check if there is a threat. |
| Date | 05:17:41, June 21, 2005 CET | From | National Centrist Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | Could you rephrase and/or explain that latest clause? I think I know what the intent of it is, but it's not clear in the bill itself. |
| Date | 07:18:50, June 21, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | It's designed to override. It is the exception statement. Calling it Notwithstanding is using technical terms. ^^;; |
| Date | 00:32:16, June 24, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | It has been two RL days since anyone posted anything. So this is going in as is. There were twp days in which I could've editted but no one spoke up so I'm putting it to vote. |
| Date | 03:01:22, June 24, 2005 CET | From | National Centrist Party | To | Debating the Refugee Act of 2063: Resolution I |
| Message | I think everyone went quiet because it was already looking quite good. Sorry that there weren't more expressions of support. It certainly has mine. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 140 | |||||||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |||||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 60 |
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