Targeted State Surveillance Act of 2013
Rationale
Balancing security and free expression requires updating outdated laws to prevent abuse while ensuring accountability through oversight and proportional penalties.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | State Surveillance Powers |
Strict privacy protections (right to encryption; no bulk data collection; facial recognition banned)
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Targeted surveillance (court order required; independent oversight commissioner)
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| 2 | Media Censorship Policy |
Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)
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Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)
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State Surveillance Powers2
Media Censorship PolicyProposer
Party
Avalon First Movement
The Avalon First Movement is dedicated to restoring strength, unity and confidence in the future of Avalon. Committed to a secure and prosperous Avalon under strong leadership and decisive governance, the movement seeks to place the interests of the Avalonian people at the heart of government.
Core pillars
Samuel Bennett
Activist · Age 46
Former military officer Samuel Bennett parlayed his battlefield discipline into a media empire, blending celebrity influence with elite connections to champion party loyalty and hardline national policies.
Timeline
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Draft12 November 2013
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Vote Open12 November 2013
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Vote Closed11 January 2014
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Did Not Become Law11 January 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 16 / 100 seats (16.0%)
Against: 59 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 25
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 28 | No | No reason given |
| Avalon First Movement Proposer | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Avalonian Front | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 1 | No | No reason given |
| Future For Avalon | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 30 | No | No reason given |