“We agree with the proposed law’s principle and will therefore support it.”
Police Body Camera Access Reform of 2023
Rationale
Enhances transparency and public trust by giving citizens access to relevant footage while addressing privacy concerns.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Police Body Cameras |
Continuous recording for all frontline officers
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Continuous recording; any citizen may request footage of themselves
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Police Body CamerasProposer
Party
Saxenheim Workers’ Union
The Saxenheim Workers’ Movement (SWM) is a nationalist political movement focused on strengthening Saxenheim’s industry, protecting national interests, and promoting unity between workers, businesses, and the state. The movement emphasizes economic self-sufficiency, social order, and the belief that
Core pillars
Wolfgang Weber
Activist · Age 45
A former tabloid journalist turned firebrand activist, Wolfgang Weber wields media savvy like a weapon, crafting narratives that rally the base while his relentless ambition ensures he’s always angling for the next rung on the political ladder.
Timeline
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Draft11 December 2023
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Vote Open20 December 2023
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Vote Closed18 February 2024
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Became Law18 February 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 31 / 69 seats (44.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 38
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 16 | Yes | We agree with the proposed law’s principle and will therefore support it. |
| Alliance23 | 0 | Yes | While being an extra-parliamentary party, Alliance23 recognises the need for accountability within police departments and the rights of individuals. People should have the right to request applicable footage to ensure that police departments cannot hide evidence or withhold it to harm the individual. |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union Proposer | 15 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 298 / 650 seats (45.8%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 352
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 155 | Yes | We agree with the proposed law’s principle and will therefore support it. |
| Alliance23 | 0 | Yes | While being an extra-parliamentary party, Alliance23 recognises the need for accountability within police departments and the rights of individuals. People should have the right to request applicable footage to ensure that police departments cannot hide evidence or withhold it to harm the individual. |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union Proposer | 143 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“While being an extra-parliamentary party, Alliance23 recognises the need for accountability within police departments and the rights of individuals. People should have the right to request applicable footage to ensure that police departments cannot hide evidence or withhold it to harm the individual.”