Free Press Protection Act of 2017
Rationale
Removing prior restraints strengthens democracy by ensuring robust public debate while narrowly targeting only direct incitement to violence, protecting free speech and public accountability.
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
Rebirth
Rebirth forges a nation where liberty blazes and justice stands unbroken. We rebuild with the fire of ambition and the steel of order.
Core pillars
Caroline Gauthier
Activist · Age 48
A former factory worker turned political strategist, Caroline Gauthier combines razor-sharp intellect with an uncompromising will to win, leaving no argument unanswered and no opponent unchallenged in her relentless rise.
Timeline
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Draft17 December 2017
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Vote Open24 December 2017
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Vote Closed22 February 2018
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Did Not Become Law22 February 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 51 / 348 seats (14.7%)
Against: 145 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 152
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 5 | Yes | No reason given |
| Charlemont Corporatists | 23 | No | No reason given |
| Forward Foundation Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Rebirth Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 122 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 46 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Democratic Organization | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 156 / 577 seats (27.0%)
Against: 237 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 184
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
| Charlemont Corporatists | 40 | No | No reason given |
| Forward Foundation Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Rebirth Proposer | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 197 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 137 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Democratic Organization | 0 | Yes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 1 | No | No reason given |