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Bill: Manifesto of the Ikradoni Labour Party [Part II]
Details
Submitted by[?]: Liberal 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: January 2248
Description[?]:
| MANIFESTO of the IKRADONI LABOUR PARTY |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the legality of abortions
Old value:: Abortion is allowed during the first and second trimesters.
Current: Abortion is allowed during the first and second trimesters.
Proposed: Abortion is allowed during the entire course of the pregnancy.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning adoption.
Old value:: Adoption is regulated by the government. Applicants can adopt after a routine check-up.
Current: Adoption is regulated by the government. Applicants can adopt after a routine check-up.
Proposed: Regulation is used to screen out only those with a previous history of child abuse.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Internet regulations.
Old value:: The government allows anyone to use the internet but the police can run investigations concerning illegal activities conducted by using internet (child abuse, illegal filesharing, ...)
Current: The government allows anyone to use the internet but the police can run investigations concerning illegal activities conducted by using internet (child abuse, illegal filesharing, ...)
Proposed: The government has no position on who may use or what is published on the internet.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on population control.
Old value:: The government actively promotes population growth.
Current: The government does not engage in population control.
Proposed: The government does not engage in population control.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Current: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Proposed: Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 21:37:37, June 30, 2006 CET | From |  Iqembu Sokusebenzisana Yeningi | To | Debating the Manifesto of the Ikradoni Labour Party [Part II] |
| Message | While the IPC can see potential arguments for many of these provisions, it opposes Article 1, holding that after viability abortions should not be performed except when they are strictly necessary to protect the mother's life or health. |
| Date | 21:42:12, June 30, 2006 CET | From | Lyika ati Isọdọtun | To | Debating the Manifesto of the Ikradoni Labour Party [Part II] |
| Message | We oppose articles 1, 3, and 5. |
| Date | 22:10:49, June 30, 2006 CET | From | Democratic Socialist Party | To | Debating the Manifesto of the Ikradoni Labour Party [Part II] |
| Message | We oppose the fact that all these proposals have been lumped together like that. Were they introduced separately, we'd be willing to support articles 2 and 4. |
| Date | 00:44:31, July 01, 2006 CET | From | Liberal Party | To | Debating the Manifesto of the Ikradoni Labour Party [Part II] |
| Message | This is our party's platform, on which we are unwilling to compromise. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 93 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 416 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 90 |
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