Media And Citizenship Modernization Act of 2015
Proposed by People's Progressive Union
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
22 Apr 2015
Voting closes
21 Jun 2015
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
4 changes
Rationale
These reforms strengthen national cohesion, quality journalism, cultural identity, and digital safety while balancing public accountability and free expression.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizenship Requirements |
Automatic citizenship granted on arrival; no requirements whatsoever
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Citizenship by birth; naturalisation after 2 years' residency
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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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| 3 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
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Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
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| 4 | Internet Freedom |
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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1
Citizenship RequirementsPrevious law
Automatic citizenship granted on arrival; no requirements whatsoever
Citizenship by birth; naturalisation after 2 years' residency
2
Media Censorship PolicyPrevious law
Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)
Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)
3
Public Broadcasting FundingPrevious law
Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
4
Internet FreedomPrevious law
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
Timeline
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Draft31 March 2015
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Vote Open22 April 2015
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Vote Closed21 June 2015
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Became Law21 June 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Charter House
Passed
512Yes
390No
98Not voted
1000 seats
For: 512 / 1000 seats (51.2%)
Against: 390 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 98
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 56.8%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Nova Artaris | 34 | Yes | No reason given |
| Little Chips | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| No Borders Movement | 207 | No | No reason given |
| People's Progressive Union Proposer | 238 | Yes | No reason given |
| Radical People's Liberty | 63 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 120 | No | No reason given |
| Workers' Solidarity Alliance | 240 | Yes | No reason given |
Royal Ordinance Council
Passed
205Yes
156No
39Not voted
400 seats
For: 205 / 400 seats (51.3%)
Against: 156 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 39
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 56.8%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Nova Artaris | 14 | Yes | No reason given |
| Little Chips | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| No Borders Movement | 83 | No | No reason given |
| People's Progressive Union Proposer | 95 | Yes | No reason given |
| Radical People's Liberty | 25 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 48 | No | No reason given |
| Workers' Solidarity Alliance | 96 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 112 | Not voted |
Lord President of the Privy Council
Passed
1Yes
0No
0Not voted
1 seat
For: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| People's Progressive Union Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |