“This is bad for workers and not strict enough on security”
Youth Employment And Education Adjustments of 2022
Rationale
This reform gives young people greater freedom to choose their future. Not everyone is suited to academic study, while every profession is essential to Zorat’s economy. Earlier vocational training can develop practical skills, reduce labor shortages and promote merit, responsibility and independence
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Leaving Age |
Compulsory education/training to 18
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Compulsory to 16
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| 2 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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| 3 | National Anthem in Schools |
No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
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Mandatory daily anthem (all students present; opt-out only for documented reasons)
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| 4 | School Selection |
Comprehensive, mixed-ability classes
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Some selective schools
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| 5 | Age of Criminal Responsibility |
From 16
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From age 14
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School Leaving Age2
Child Labour Law3
National Anthem in Schools4
School Selection5
Age of Criminal ResponsibilityProposer
Party
Zorat National Renewal (ZNR)
A patriotic, futurist movement dedicated to a stronger and more sovereign Zorat. We champion youth, national identity, secure borders, merit and personal responsibility, while embracing technology, innovation and bold economic progress to build a powerful future.
Core pillars
Margaret Taylor
Activist · Age 40
A working-class enforcer with a silver tongue, Margaret Taylor clawed her way up from factory floors to the corridors of power, using her ruthless efficiency and media savvy to dismantle opposition—no matter the cost.
Timeline
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Draft22 March 2022
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Vote Open22 March 2022
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Vote Closed21 May 2022
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Did Not Become Law21 May 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
The People's Synod
FailedFor: 0 / 577 seats (0.0%)
Against: 577 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahl Al Sunna Wa Al Jama’a | 0 | Yes | Great proposal that goes in the direction of the people |
| Conservative Reform Coalition | 0 | No | This is bad for workers and not strict enough on security |
| Liberal | 577 | No | We reject this proposal |
| The Progressive Bloc | 0 | No | Way too traditionally conservative for Zorath. |
| Zorat National Renewal (ZNR) Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 250 | Not voted |
Supreme Tribunal
FailedFor: 2 / 15 seats (13.3%)
Against: 9 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 4
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahl Al Sunna Wa Al Jama’a | 0 | Yes | Great proposal that goes in the direction of the people |
| Conservative Reform Coalition | 1 | No | This is bad for workers and not strict enough on security |
| Liberal | 4 | No | We reject this proposal |
| The Progressive Bloc | 4 | No | Way too traditionally conservative for Zorath. |
| Zorat National Renewal (ZNR) Proposer | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
The Directorate
FailedFor: 0 / 348 seats (0.0%)
Against: 348 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahl Al Sunna Wa Al Jama’a | 0 | Yes | Great proposal that goes in the direction of the people |
| Conservative Reform Coalition | 0 | No | This is bad for workers and not strict enough on security |
| Liberal | 348 | No | We reject this proposal |
| The Progressive Bloc | 0 | No | Way too traditionally conservative for Zorath. |
| Zorat National Renewal (ZNR) Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
President
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 1 | No | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We reject this proposal”
“Way too traditionally conservative for Zorath.”
“Great proposal that goes in the direction of the people”