Prohibition of Corporal and Capital Punishment of 2009
Passing
in the National Assembly
Opened
29 May 2009
Voting closes
28 Jul 2009
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
2 changes
Rationale
These changes protect children and uphold human rights by banning all physical punishment and refusing to support capital punishment, ensuring safety and dignity for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corporal Punishment |
Corporal punishment banned in justice system and schools
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Constitutional ban on all physical punishment including by parents at home
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| 2 | Capital Punishment |
No death penalty
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Death penalty constitutionally prohibited; extradition refused to countries that use it
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1
Corporal PunishmentPrevious law
Corporal punishment banned in justice system and schools
Constitutional ban on all physical punishment including by parents at home
2
Capital PunishmentPrevious law
No death penalty
Death penalty constitutionally prohibited; extradition refused to countries that use it
Proposer
Party
Justice
A party that unites through shared progress and second chances.
Core pillars
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Douglas Holloway
Activist · Age 71
143,055 social followers
A charismatic firebrand with a gift for rallying crowds, Douglas Holloway rose from obscurity to become a powerful voice for change, his impassioned speeches inspiring hope in even the most disillusioned.
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Timeline
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Draft29 May 2009
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Vote Open29 May 2009
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Vote Closed28 July 2009
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Became Law28 July 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
Passed
57Yes
0No
143Not voted
200 seats
For: 57 / 200 seats (28.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 143
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Integrationist | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
| Justice Proposer | 48 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |