Media Freedom Protection Act of 2016
Rationale
These changes protect free expression by ending prior censorship, ensuring robust public debate while narrowly prohibiting only direct incitement to violence.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 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
Red Front Of Charlemont
The Red Front of Charlemont is a revolutionary movement dedicated to dismantling class hierarchy and establishing a worker-led state. Rooted in Marxist principles, it seeks to nationalize key industries, redistribute wealth, and ensure that political power rests firmly in the hands of the proletaria
Core pillars
Camille Garcia
Activist · Age 34
A former military officer turned firebrand speaker, Camille Garcia commands crowds with the discipline of a soldier and the passion of a revolutionary, driven by loyalty to the cause after returning from deployment to find a nation in crisis.
Timeline
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Draft23 April 2016
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Vote Open23 April 2016
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Vote Closed22 June 2016
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Became Law22 June 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 148 / 348 seats (42.5%)
Against: 71 · Abstained: 59 · Not voted: 70
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 59 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Horizon | 71 | No | No reason given |
| People's Labour Forum | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont Proposer | 71 | Yes | No reason given |
| SD-JDDP | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 67 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Progressive Lodge | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 218 / 577 seats (37.8%)
Against: 156 · Abstained: 67 · Not voted: 136
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 67 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Horizon | 156 | No | No reason given |
| People's Labour Forum | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont Proposer | 94 | Yes | No reason given |
| SD-JDDP | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 106 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Progressive Lodge | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Front Of Charlemont Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |