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Bill: The Justice Reform Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Liberal-Unionistische Partei
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: August 5133
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The right to appeal against a judgement rendered by a court.
Old value:: Every person has the right to appeal to the Minister of Justice to have a judgement reviewed by another court.
Current: Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement and to have it reviewed by a higher court.
Proposed: Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement and to have it reviewed by a higher court.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the appointment of judges/magistrates
Old value:: Judges/Magistrates are appointed by religious bodies.
Current: Judges/Magistrates are appointed by an independent commission.
Proposed: Judges/Magistrates are appointed by an independent commission.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Voting rights of criminals.
Old value:: Criminals released from jail are not allowed to vote.
Current: Criminals are always allowed to vote, regardless of whether they are in jail or not.
Proposed: Criminals are always allowed to vote, regardless of whether they are in jail or not.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy with respect to the death penalty.
Old value:: Religious doctrine determines the death penalty.
Current: The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied.
Proposed: The death penalty is not applied, except for terrorism, treason and crimes against mankind.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The weapons used by police forces.
Old value:: Police officers carry military-grade equipment.
Current: Police officers may only carry non-lethal weapons apart from specially trained firearms units.
Proposed: Police officers may only carry non-lethal weapons apart from specially trained firearms units.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Government's policy towards the powers of the police.
Old value:: The powers of the police are not restricted.
Current: The police may arrest crime suspects.
Proposed: The police may arrest crime suspects.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Prison policy concerning prisoner labor.
Old value:: Able-bodied prisoners have to work during the day.
Current: Prisoners can do certain jobs in prison, voluntarily, for a small wage.
Proposed: Prisoners can do certain jobs in prison, voluntarily, for a small wage.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Public executions (if death penalty is legal).
Old value:: Executions may be carried out in public and/or be broadcast on television.
Current: Executions are always carried out in private; however, family members, the victim and the victim's relatives are allowed to be present.
Proposed: Executions are always carried out in private; only necessary personnel are allowed to be present, which might include spiritual advisers.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Jury selection (if trial by jury is allowed).
Old value:: Jurors are politically appointed.
Current: Jurors are randomly selected from the population.
Proposed: Jurors are randomly selected from the population.
Debate
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