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Bill: Reorganization of justice and the judicial system - New penal code and other provisions.
Details
Submitted by[?]: Dimokratiki Symmahia
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: July 5002
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the appointment of judges/magistrates
Old value:: Judges/Magistrates are appointed by local governments.
Current: Judges/Magistrates are appointed by an independent commission.
Proposed: Judges/Magistrates are appointed by an independent commission.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Mandatory jury duty (if trial by jury is allowed).
Old value:: Jury duty is not mandatory, any adult citizen may volunteer to serve.
Current: All adult citizens are required to serve on a jury when called or obtain a formal exemption.
Proposed: All adult citizens are required to serve on a jury when called or obtain a formal exemption.
Article 3
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.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the organization of police/law enforcement
Old value:: There is a national police department, funded by the government.
Current: There is a national police department funded by the national government and there are local police departments, funded by local governments.
Proposed: There is a national police department funded by the national government and there are local police departments, funded by local governments.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards police presence.
Old value:: Presence of the police is left to the local governments.
Current: The police patrol all property at all times.
Proposed: The police patrol public property at all times.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | |
yes |
Total Seats: 500 | |
no | Total Seats: 0 | |
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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