Capital Punishment Abolition Act of 2016
Rationale
Abolishing capital punishment aligns with human rights standards, reduces wrongful convictions, and promotes public trust in justice.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Capital Punishment |
Death penalty constitutionally prohibited; extradition refused to countries that use it
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No death penalty
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Capital PunishmentProposer
Party
United Cooperative Parties
The United Cooperative Parties unite workers and markets under a banner of strength and care building prosperity that endures through both sweat and steel.
Core pillars
Leon Scholz
Activist · Age 52
Raised in a factory town, Leon Scholz’s working-class roots fuel his fiery advocacy for radical change, but his sharp tongue and relentless ambition—along with a knack for rallying crowds—have made him both a beloved firebrand and a divisive figure within the ranks.
Timeline
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Draft24 June 2016
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Vote Open25 January 2017
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Vote Closed25 January 2017
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Did Not Become Law25 January 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 0 / 69 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 69
Bundestag
FailedFor: 0 / 650 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 650