Parental Rights Act of 2014
Rationale
Parents should be able to discipline their children in the way they see fit (without abuse) the government has no place in the family structure; the criminalisation of child discipline is a complete government overreach and cannot be accepted.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Corporal Punishment |
Constitutional ban on all physical punishment including by parents at home
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Corporal punishment banned in justice system and schools
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Corporal PunishmentProposer
Party
Liberal Union
The centre right Liberal Union champions free minds and bold markets where national pride meets personal liberty and enterprise flourishes, a party that fights for the preservation of civil and economic liberties and the nation we call home.
Core pillars
Monika Köhler
Activist · Age 65
Once a fiery radio host who built a following exposing corruption, Monika Köhler leveraged her media savvy and sharp instincts to become the people’s voice in politics.
Timeline
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Draft21 November 2014
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Vote Open1 February 2015
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Vote Closed2 April 2015
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Became Law2 April 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 42 / 69 seats (60.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 27
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 19 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 382 / 650 seats (58.8%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 268
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 116 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 99 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 167 | Yes | No reason given |