“Northsea’s armed forces should recruit and promote the best people for the job. We support equal opportunity for women and men, with service and advancement determined by ability, standards, and merit rather than mandatory quotas.”
Women's Equal Military Participation Act of 2023
Rationale
Promotes fairness and merit by replacing quotas with equal opportunity, ensuring capable women serve based on ability, not mandates.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Women in the Armed Forces |
This Is An Order — a mandatory quota for the proportion of women in the armed forces
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Equal Participation — women serve alongside men on equal terms
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Women in the Armed ForcesProposer
Party
Liberal Center
This is a pragmatic center-liberal party focused on modernizing governance and driving economic innovation. Rejecting ideological extremism, it delivers data-driven solutions and reforms to secure growth and opportunity for all.
Core pillars
Duncan Jennings
Activist · Age 57
A household name from his days dominating national sports coverage, this analytical speaker transitioned seamlessly into politics, where his unshakable integrity and sharp intellect have made him a rising star despite his celebrity baggage.
Timeline
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Draft5 May 2023
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Vote Open5 May 2023
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Vote Closed4 July 2023
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Became Law4 July 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
PassedFor: 40 / 100 seats (40.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 60
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Center Proposer | 40 | Yes | No reason given |
| Northsea National Union | 0 | Yes | Northsea’s armed forces should recruit and promote the best people for the job. We support equal opportunity for women and men, with service and advancement determined by ability, standards, and merit rather than mandatory quotas. |