Legal Process Reform Act

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The Legal Process Reform Act is a Liberalian Law.

The Bill

Legal Process Reform REPEALED

Clause 1: It is not acceptable for any member of WWSETI to commit a crime. There is no need to leave an explanation of what a crime is here, as we all know what offences are and when we have committed them. As such, WWSETI will punish anybody who breaks its laws. However, this law is fitted to cover the following crimes.

1. Electoral Fraud 2. Perjury (Lying to Parliament) 3. Breaking the laws of the Parliament 4. Ignoring a judgment of Parliament or trying to overthrow democracy 5. Spying on the region for a foreign power 6. Spreading malicious lies or rumours about a fellow member of WWSETI

Clause 2: The Intelligence Ministry is NOT responsible for the investigation of nations suspected of having committed a crime which does not affect regional security. The Police, under Ardalia and GarrisonTitan are responsible for the investigation of any nation having committed any of the above crimes other than number 5.

Clause 3: The Intelligence Ministry is responsible for the investigation of nations suspected of being under the influence of foreign powers. (This is only one of many roles for the intelligence ministry, which include the protection of the region)

Clause 4: The Security Ministry, headed by Kokutai are responsible for charging members of WWSETI with crimes. They may only do so if there is sufficient evidence for a trial. ALL NATIONS IN WWSETI WILL RECEIVE A FAIR TRIAL.

Clause 5: Parliament will try suspected criminals, not the security ministry. There will be a vote on the innocence of a nation after a week-long debate. If the vote finds the nations guilty, they will be ejected from the region. If there is not sufficient evidence, the Prime Minister has the right to end a trial or the Speaker or President can close a trial if it is not being conducted properly.

Clause 6: The people of WWSETI hereby allow the Intelligence Ministry to spy on behalf of the region, using any means they wish to uncover plots against us. We will not tolerate foreign influence in our region.

Clause 7: Neither the Intelligence Ministry, the Security Ministry or the Police will operate outside their role or there will be consequences. All ministries will be prepared to give evidence at the trials of the accused.

Ok.. I know that this is a complicated one but we have a very complex system already. I think that this is the best way, as it allows the best possibility of a fair trial and allows a democratic decision on the guilt of a nation. Let's review the roles of the authorities again...

Security Ministry Charge Nations suspected of commiting crimes if there is enough evidence.

Intelligence Ministry Investigate nations suspected of being foreign spies. Report them to Security Ministry.

Police Investigate nations suspected of committing all other crimes. Report them to the security ministry.

Parliament Carry out trials. Vote on the guilt of defendants.

President To eject those found guilty from the region