Secular Public Institutions Act of 2018
Rationale
These reforms modernise laws to protect free speech, uphold secular neutrality in public spaces, and support vibrant local economies without religious restrictions.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blasphemy Law |
No blasphemy law
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Explicit legal right to criticise religion
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| 2 | Religious Symbols in Public Institutions |
Officials neutral; citizens free
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Ban religious symbols in public institutions
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| 3 | Shop Trading Hours |
Limited Sunday opening hours
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Unrestricted trading every day
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Blasphemy Law2
Religious Symbols in Public Institutions3
Shop Trading HoursProposer
Party
Communist Workers' Alliance
A party of workers standing against exploitation with demanding justice for the earth and all who live upon it.
Core pillars
Edith Ellison
Activist · Age 50
A former academic and investigative journalist turned firebrand organiser, Edith Ellison’s sharp intellect and media savvy have made her a leading voice in radical policy debates.
Timeline
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Draft22 July 2018
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Vote Open22 July 2018
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Vote Closed20 September 2018
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Became Law20 September 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
PassedFor: 52 / 200 seats (26.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 148
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Workers' Alliance Proposer | 52 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |