Freedom and Public Safety Act of 2010
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
9 Oct 2010
Voting closes
8 Dec 2010
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
3 changes
Rationale
These changes protect free speech and digital rights while ensuring public safety through balanced, evidence-based policies.
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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| 2 | Youth Curfew Policy |
No youth curfew (standard public order laws only)
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Limited curfew (Fri–Sat 00:00–04:00; exceptions for work/school events)
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| 3 | Internet Freedom |
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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1
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)
2
Youth Curfew PolicyPrevious law
No youth curfew (standard public order laws only)
Limited curfew (Fri–Sat 00:00–04:00; exceptions for work/school events)
3
Internet FreedomPrevious law
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
Proposer
P
Party
Partido Libertario
partido libertario fights for civil liberties.
Core pillars
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Guillermo Flores
Activist · Age 46
1,928 social followers
Guillermo Flores leverages his analytical mind and celebrity status to translate financial expertise into policies that resonate with middle-aged and older voters.
🔬 Analytical
⭐ Celebrity
🏦 Former Banker
Timeline
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Draft9 October 2010
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Vote Open9 October 2010
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Vote Closed8 December 2010
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Became Law8 December 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
Passed
68Yes
0No
282Not voted
350 seats
For: 68 / 350 seats (19.4%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 282
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partido Libertario Proposer | 68 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
Passed
37Yes
0No
229Not voted
266 seats
For: 37 / 266 seats (13.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 229
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partido Libertario Proposer | 37 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |