Modern Media and Digital Standards Act of 2014
Proposed by No Borders Movement
Failing
passing in 1 of 2 chambers
Opened
9 Nov 2014
Voting closes
8 Jan 2015
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
4 changes
Rationale
These reforms balance media freedom with societal needs: stronger public broadcasting ensures diverse, ad-free content; targeted regulation protects against harm while preserving press freedom; light-touch internet rules safeguard democracy; strict data rights empower citizens against corporate
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
No public broadcaster (privatize existing assets; advertising-only market)
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Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
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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 | Internet Freedom |
Completely unregulated internet; no content restrictions of any kind
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Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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| 4 | Data Privacy & Digital Rights |
Ban all personal data collection by private companies
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Strict data rights (right to deletion; algorithmic transparency; heavy fines for violations)
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1
Public Broadcasting FundingPrevious law
No public broadcaster (privatize existing assets; advertising-only market)
Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
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
Internet FreedomPrevious law
Completely unregulated internet; no content restrictions of any kind
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
4
Data Privacy & Digital RightsPrevious law
Ban all personal data collection by private companies
Strict data rights (right to deletion; algorithmic transparency; heavy fines for violations)
Timeline
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Draft18 October 2014
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Vote Open9 November 2014
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Vote Closed8 January 2015
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Did Not Become Law8 January 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Charter House
Passed
676Yes
46No
278Not voted
1000 seats
For: 676 / 1000 seats (67.6%)
Against: 46 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 278
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 93.6%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Borders Movement Proposer | 63 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Progressive Union | 317 | Yes | No reason given |
| Radical People's Liberty | 46 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Workers' Solidarity Alliance | 296 | Yes | No reason given |
Royal Ordinance Council
Failed
0Yes
139No
261Not voted
400 seats
For: 0 / 400 seats (0.0%)
Against: 139 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 261
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Borders Movement Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Progressive Union | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Radical People's Liberty | 139 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Workers' Solidarity Alliance | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Solidarity Alliance | 1 | Yes | No reason given |