Criminal Justice Modernization Act of 2018
Rationale
These changes modernize justice to prioritize rehabilitation, reduce irreversible errors, and better protect vulnerable individuals while aligning with global standards for fairness and public safety.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Punishment |
Death penalty for premeditated murder only
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No death penalty
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| 2 | Prison & Sentencing Philosophy |
Balanced punishment and rehabilitation
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Rehabilitation and reintegration focus
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| 3 | Age of Criminal Responsibility |
From age 12
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From age 14
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Capital Punishment2
Prison & Sentencing Philosophy3
Age of Criminal ResponsibilityProposer
Party
Green-left Movement
We plant justice where profits once grew and tend the roots of a society that leaves no one behind.
Core pillars
Élise Perrin
Activist · Age 52
A passionate political activist dedicated to making a difference.
Timeline
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Draft27 June 2018
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Vote Open27 June 2018
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Vote Closed26 August 2018
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Did Not Become Law26 August 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 62 / 348 seats (17.8%)
Against: 149 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 137
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 23 | No | No reason given |
| Charlemont Corporatists | 81 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 62 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 45 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 91 / 577 seats (15.8%)
Against: 288 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 198
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 27 | No | No reason given |
| Charlemont Corporatists | 192 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 91 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 69 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Front | 1 | No | No reason given |