Press Freedom Protection Act of 2009
Failing
in the National Assembly
Opened
22 Sep 2009
Voting closes
21 Nov 2009
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Current censorship policies stifle free speech and public debate. Free press protections ensure accountability and informed democracy without unjust restrictions.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 PolicyPrevious law
Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)
Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)
Proposer
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Party
Northsea First
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Elizabeth Young
Activist · Age 37
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Timeline
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Draft22 September 2009
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Vote Open22 September 2009
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Vote Closed21 November 2009
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Did Not Become Law21 November 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
Failed
42Yes
46No
12Not voted
100 seats
For: 42 / 100 seats (42.0%)
Against: 46 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 12
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 47.7%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | 46 | No | No reason given |
| Northsea Democratic Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Northsea First Proposer | 21 | Yes | No reason given |
| Seamans Alliance | 21 | Yes | No reason given |