Criminal Punishment Framework Amendment of 2012
Rationale
These updates clarify punishments to balance justice with modern standards, reducing overreach while protecting society and vulnerable groups.
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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Death penalty for premeditated murder only
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| 2 | 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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Capital Punishment2
Corporal PunishmentProposer
Party
Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement
A movement for bold diplomacy, shared prosperity, and unshackled ambition.
Core pillars
Franz Weiß
Activist · Age 46
A charismatic self-made politician from a working-class family, Franz Weiß honed his formidable oratory skills in local union halls before quickly rising through the party ranks as a champion of practical, working-class solutions.
Timeline
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Draft25 February 2012
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Vote Open25 February 2012
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Vote Closed25 April 2012
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Did Not Become Law25 April 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 13 / 69 seats (18.8%)
Against: 43 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 13
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 16 | No | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 8 | No | No reason given |
| Konservative Zentrumspartei | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 10 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 7 | No | No reason given |
| The Social Democrats | 2 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 168 / 650 seats (25.8%)
Against: 416 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 66
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 150 | No | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 70 | No | No reason given |
| Konservative Zentrumspartei | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 52 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement Proposer | 56 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 112 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 78 | No | No reason given |
| The Social Democrats | 66 | No | No reason given |