“We agree in the last point concerning the state response in terms of prison and sentencing philosophy; but somehow we cannot pass the other proposals”
Criminal Justice Reform Act of 2020
Rationale
These changes reduce irreversible punishments, promoting justice and aligning with global human rights standards for accountability and rehabilitation.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Punishment |
Death penalty for premeditated murder only
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No death penalty
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| 2 | Age of Criminal Responsibility |
From age 12
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From age 14
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| 3 | Prison & Sentencing Philosophy |
Balanced punishment and rehabilitation
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Punishment-focused regime
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Capital Punishment2
Age of Criminal Responsibility3
Prison & Sentencing PhilosophyProposer
Party
Partido Operativo De Vanguardia
Un partido de progreso disciplinado que construye prosperidad a través de la fuerza, la justicia y el orden inquebrantable para una nación que se mantiene orgullosa
Core pillars
Rocío Sánchez
Activist · Age 48
A former academic turned firebrand speaker, she rose to prominence after a viral speech on systemic inequality reinvigorated a stagnant reform movement.
Timeline
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Draft21 March 2020
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Vote Open31 March 2020
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Vote Closed30 May 2020
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Did Not Become Law30 May 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senatus iuris
FailedFor: 0 / 150 seats (0.0%)
Against: 86 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 64
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Economic Imperialist Aliance | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Optimates Fasces | 86 | No | We agree in the last point concerning the state response in terms of prison and sentencing philosophy; but somehow we cannot pass the other proposals |
| Partido Operativo De Vanguardia Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
Curia plebiscitaria
FailedFor: 0 / 350 seats (0.0%)
Against: 214 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 136
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Economic Imperialist Aliance | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Optimates Fasces | 214 | No | We agree in the last point concerning the state response in terms of prison and sentencing philosophy; but somehow we cannot pass the other proposals |
| Partido Operativo De Vanguardia Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
Consul Regis
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimates Fasces | 1 | No | No reason given |
Plebis Tribunus
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimates Fasces | 1 | No | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.