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Bill: Christian Democrat Platform: Civil Liberties
Details
Submitted by[?]: Christian Democrats
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: August 2277
Description[?]:
| "The civil liberties of ordinary Keymonians is threatened by the government's stripping of their legal protections. Already, the ban on slavery has been challenged, and many of the sound foundations of civil rights in Keymon are being attacked by the government. We must act now to protect our people." -- Kyle Douglas, shadow Minister of the Interior |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning adoption.
Old value:: Adoption is regulated by private, recognised organisations.
Current: Regulation is used to screen out only those with a previous history of child abuse.
Proposed: Adoption policy is to be established by local governments.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: People must first obtain a permit in order to carry concealed weapons.
Current: People must first obtain a permit in order to carry concealed weapons.
Proposed: Any legal weapon may be concealed when carried.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The confidentiality of letters and correspondence.
Old value:: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate it in extreme situations.
Current: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate the confidentiality of letters with grounded cause.
Proposed: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy toward marriage.
Old value:: The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts.
Current: The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts.
Proposed: The government does not involve itself in marriage or civil unions.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 20:47:11, August 29, 2006 CET | From | Democratic Industrialists | To | Debating the Christian Democrat Platform: Civil Liberties |
| Message | "We are surprised by the Christian Democrats' sudden turn to the left." |
| Date | 02:55:23, August 30, 2006 CET | From | Lotus Coalition of the Endless Knot | To | Debating the Christian Democrat Platform: Civil Liberties |
| Message | "We would support articles 3 and 4 but not 1 or 2." -- Loetla Nabhalai, Minister of Justice |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 14 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 38 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 15 |
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