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Bill: Civil and Political Freedom Bill 2
Details
Submitted by[?]: Hizb al-ishtaraki al-khodr
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: September 2340
Description[?]:
| more of the same |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The right to appeal against a judgement rendered by a court.
Old value:: Judgements may only be appealed against for grave procedural errors.
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 The citizens' right to assemble in public.
Old value:: The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.
Current: The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.
Proposed: There are no restrictions on the right of citizens to assemble in groups.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy with respect to the death penalty.
Old value:: Religious doctrine determines the death penalty.
Current: The death penalty is applied for capital crimes.
Proposed: The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The terms of extradition.
Old value:: The law does not limit the power of the government to pursue extradition treaties.
Current: The law does not limit the power of the government to pursue extradition treaties.
Proposed: Extradition to nations with capital punishment or with cruel or inhumane treatment of suspects and convicts is not allowed.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.
Old value:: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Current: The national flag may not be desecrated or used for commercial purposes.
Proposed: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning gated communities.
Old value:: Only gated communities are allowed.
Current: Both the government and the private sector can set up gated communities.
Proposed: No gated communities are allowed.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The weapons used by police forces.
Old value:: Police officers carry military-grade equipment.
Current: Police officers carry military-grade equipment.
Proposed: Police officers may only carry non-lethal weapons.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The use of torture for obtaining information.
Old value:: Suspects can only be tortured under grave emergencies where the information is vital.
Current: Suspects can only be tortured under grave emergencies where the information is vital.
Proposed: Torture is never allowed.
Article 9
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.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 04:35:21, January 05, 2007 CET | From | Hizb al-Ahrar al-Kafuriyyah | To | Debating the Civil and Political Freedom Bill 2 |
| Message | The HAK asks the RESP not to include proposals that have nothing to do with one another. To vote against this bill causes us to vote against some proposals we support. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 185 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 70 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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