12-01-2006, 10:53 PM
UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTION #27
Due Process
A resolution to increase democratic freedoms.
Category: The Furtherment of Democracy
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: The global market
Description: No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limbo, nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himsefl, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Votes For: 9,027
Votes Against: 4,677
Implemented: Wed Aug 13 2003
Other than being written at a time when resolutions were a bit more simplistic, I don't see anything wrong with this resolution. If someone wants to gaurantee the right to an appeal, then write that resolution. I was ready to begin to vote no on all repeals and this one makes it easy for me.
Due Process
A resolution to increase democratic freedoms.
Category: The Furtherment of Democracy
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: The global market
Description: No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limbo, nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himsefl, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Votes For: 9,027
Votes Against: 4,677
Implemented: Wed Aug 13 2003
Other than being written at a time when resolutions were a bit more simplistic, I don't see anything wrong with this resolution. If someone wants to gaurantee the right to an appeal, then write that resolution. I was ready to begin to vote no on all repeals and this one makes it easy for me.