“This law will help criminals and reduce security; we are voting against it.”
Justice System Modernization Act of 2021
Rationale
These reforms modernize justice, prioritize human rights, and protect vulnerable groups while ensuring safety and dignity for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Age of Criminal Responsibility |
From age 12
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From 16
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| 2 | Capital Punishment |
No death penalty
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Death penalty constitutionally prohibited; extradition refused to countries that use it
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| 3 | Corporal Punishment |
Corporal punishment banned in justice system and schools
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Constitutional ban on all physical punishment including by parents at home
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| 4 | Prison & Sentencing Philosophy |
Balanced punishment and rehabilitation
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Rehabilitation and reintegration focus
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| 5 | State Surveillance Powers |
Targeted surveillance (court order required; independent oversight commissioner)
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Strict privacy protections (right to encryption; no bulk data collection; facial recognition banned)
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Age of Criminal Responsibility2
Capital Punishment3
Corporal Punishment4
Prison & Sentencing Philosophy5
State Surveillance PowersProposer
Party
Liberal Union
The Liberal Union forges freedom through education and enterprise daring to build a future where no dream is out of reach
Core pillars
Pablo Ramírez
Activist · Age 27
Once a viral sensation for his viral social media rants against political apathy, Pablo Ramírez parlayed teenage notoriety into a cult following, wielding his unfiltered idealism and raw oratory to demand change—despite the occasional gaffe that leaves even his allies cringing.
Timeline
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Draft1 September 2021
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Vote Open1 September 2021
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Vote Closed31 October 2021
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Became Law31 October 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senado
PassedFor: 266 / 266 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Union Proposer | 131 | Yes | No reason given |
| Middle Alliance | 53 | Yes | This will move our country forward yes |
| National Democratic Movement | 0 | No | Why We Must Vote AGAINST The Justice System Modernization Act of 2021 weakens public safety, undermines parental authority, and compromises our national security under the guise of reform. Eroding Accountability: Raising the criminal age to 16 creates a dangerous loophole for youth crime, failing victims and offering zero deterrence. Overreaching into Families: Banning parental discipline by constitutional mandate crosses the line, replacing family authority with state intrusion. Blinding Law Enforcement: Banning critical security tech like facial recognition deprives police of vital tools needed to fight terrorism and organized crime. Creating a Safe Haven: Banning extraditions risks turning our nation into a sanctuary for foreign fugitives. Vote AGAINST this act to protect our victims, respect family autonomy, and keep our communities safe. |
| National Union Of Costavela | 0 | No | This law will help criminals and reduce security; we are voting against it. |
| Revolutionary Socialist Union | 82 | Yes | These progressive and anti-authoritarian proposals deserve our full support |
| The United Alliance | 0 | No | We are not prepared to go this far on certain specific issues. However, we do agree with some aspects of this package. Among other things, regarding domestic violence. Domestic violence, or violence in other settings, has no place in a modern society. The same applies to the death penalty. What we cannot agree to is the change you wish to make regarding the surveillance powers of our judicial system. We need to be able, in accordance with a court order, to monitor individuals and groups in order to truly crack down on organised crime. Consequently, we cannot support this package. |
| Empty seats | 54 | Not voted |
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 350 / 350 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Union Proposer | 165 | Yes | No reason given |
| Middle Alliance | 37 | Yes | This will move our country forward yes |
| National Democratic Movement | 0 | No | Why We Must Vote AGAINST The Justice System Modernization Act of 2021 weakens public safety, undermines parental authority, and compromises our national security under the guise of reform. Eroding Accountability: Raising the criminal age to 16 creates a dangerous loophole for youth crime, failing victims and offering zero deterrence. Overreaching into Families: Banning parental discipline by constitutional mandate crosses the line, replacing family authority with state intrusion. Blinding Law Enforcement: Banning critical security tech like facial recognition deprives police of vital tools needed to fight terrorism and organized crime. Creating a Safe Haven: Banning extraditions risks turning our nation into a sanctuary for foreign fugitives. Vote AGAINST this act to protect our victims, respect family autonomy, and keep our communities safe. |
| National Union Of Costavela | 0 | No | This law will help criminals and reduce security; we are voting against it. |
| Revolutionary Socialist Union | 148 | Yes | These progressive and anti-authoritarian proposals deserve our full support |
| The United Alliance | 0 | No | We are not prepared to go this far on certain specific issues. However, we do agree with some aspects of this package. Among other things, regarding domestic violence. Domestic violence, or violence in other settings, has no place in a modern society. The same applies to the death penalty. What we cannot agree to is the change you wish to make regarding the surveillance powers of our judicial system. We need to be able, in accordance with a court order, to monitor individuals and groups in order to truly crack down on organised crime. Consequently, we cannot support this package. |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We are not prepared to go this far on certain specific issues. However, we do agree with some aspects of this package. Among other things, regarding domestic violence. Domestic violence, or violence in other settings, has no place in a modern society. The same applies to the death penalty. What we cannot agree to is the change you wish to make regarding the surveillance powers of our judicial system. We need to be able, in accordance with a court order, to monitor individuals and groups in order to truly crack down on organised crime. Consequently, we cannot support this package.”
“This will move our country forward yes”
“These progressive and anti-authoritarian proposals deserve our full support”
“Why We Must Vote AGAINST The Justice System Modernization Act of 2021 weakens public safety, undermines parental authority, and compromises our national security under the guise of reform. Eroding Accountability: Raising the criminal age to 16 creates a dangerous loophole for youth crime, failing victims and offering zero deterrence. Overreaching into Families: Banning parental discipline by constitutional mandate crosses the line, replacing family authority with state intrusion. Blinding Law Enforcement: Banning critical security tech like facial recognition deprives police of vital tools needed to fight terrorism and organized crime. Creating a Safe Haven: Banning extraditions risks turning our nation into a sanctuary for foreign fugitives. Vote AGAINST this act to protect our victims, respect family autonomy, and keep our communities safe.”