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Bill: Libel and Slander Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: New Passive Militarist Party
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: May 2236
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Application of libel and slander laws.
Old value:: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Current: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Proposed: Private individuals are exempt from libel and slander suits by public figures.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 18:01:29, May 31, 2006 CET | From | New Passive Militarist Party | To | Debating the Libel and Slander Act |
| Message | Well, I'll make an argument then put it to a vote... This bill would recognize the fact that public figures are subject to more scrutiny in the public eye than are private individuals. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 538 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 67 |
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