Press Freedom Act Amendment of 2016
Rationale
Current censorship risks stifling legitimate journalism; shifting to free press protects public debate while maintaining narrow limits for direct harm.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Media Censorship Policy |
Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)
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Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)
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Media Censorship PolicyProposer
Party
Left Alliance
A future where labor is honored, justice is shared, and no one is left behind.
Core pillars
Agatha Chapman
Secretary of State for Defence · Age 39
A former student union leader turned viral protest organiser, Agatha Chapman cut her teeth rallying crowds with fiery speeches that forced the government to reckon with labour abuses—her unshakable loyalty to the movement now fuels her relentless drive to reshape the system through sheer will and charisma.
Timeline
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Draft10 July 2016
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Vote Open10 July 2016
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Vote Closed8 September 2016
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Did Not Become Law8 September 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 24 / 100 seats (24.0%)
Against: 63 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 13
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 19 | No | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 14 | No | No reason given |
| Future For Avalon | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Left Alliance Proposer | 24 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Voice | 6 | No | No reason given |
| The Conservative Bloc | 9 | No | No reason given |