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Bill: Law Reform
Details
Submitted by[?]: United Informationist Party
Status[?]: defeated
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: March 2243
Description[?]:
Our citizens need the Justice system to function to its full extent. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy with respect to the death penalty.
Old value:: The death penalty is applied for capital crimes.
Current: Religious doctrine determines the death penalty.
Proposed: The death penalty is not applied, except for terrorism, treason and crimes against mankind.
Article 2
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 is never paid for by the state.
Proposed: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state for defendants with low incomes.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The weapons used by police forces.
Old value:: Police officers carry military-grade equipment.
Current: Police officers may only carry standard firearms apart from specially trained firearms units.
Proposed: Police officers may only carry standard firearms apart from specially trained firearms units.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 22:24:25, June 05, 2006 CET | From | AMDRepublicanKadima | To | Debating the Law Reform |
Message | I do not support article 1. The rest i do support. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||
yes | Total Seats: 28 | |||
no | Total Seats: 43 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 29 |
Random fact: Voters have an extra appreciation for bills that actually get passed, so if you want to maximally take profit from your votes, make sure you compromise with others. |
Random quote: "The fate of the living planet is the most important issue facing mankind". - Gaylord Nelson |