Internet Regulation Modernization of 2011
Rationale
Current light-touch rules fail to protect users from illegal content, underage exposure, and data misuse; moderate regulation ensures safety and accountability.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internet Freedom |
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)
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Internet FreedomProposer
Party
SD-JDDP
Promote social justice, fair wages, and equality of opportunity
Advance industry, agriculture, and sustainable development
Reform government to focus on socially important areas like education, child protection, and public services
Combat extremism peacefully while promoting moderate, inclusive p
Core pillars
Monique Henry
Activist · Age 68
A self-made entrepreneur turned activist, Monique Henry uses her wealth and eloquence to champion progressive causes, blending idealism with a pragmatic understanding of power dynamics.
Timeline
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Draft6 March 2011
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Vote Open22 April 2011
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Withdrawn7 May 2011
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Never Became Law7 May 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 0 / 348 seats (0.0%)
Against: 59 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 289
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 59 | No | No reason given |
| Green Peace Federation | 0 | No | No reason given |
| SD-JDDP Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Constitutionalists | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 0 / 577 seats (0.0%)
Against: 67 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 510
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 67 | No | No reason given |
| Green Peace Federation | 0 | No | No reason given |
| SD-JDDP Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Constitutionalists | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1