Almost one year after the disastrous civil war that divided a country, split alliances throughout the International Democratic Union, and resulted in thousands of deaths that eventually ceased with the signing of the Haven Accords in Sanctaria, the nation is getting ready to release a new constitution. Part of the extensive agreements within the Haven Accords mandated that the government form a new constitution in place of the flawed, communist favoring one that, in its execution, indirectly led to the events prompting the war. With Lauchenoiria’s parliamentary elections due for Sunday, June 16th, it is expected that following the results of that day, an additional vote will be scheduled for the constitution.
As the Interim Prime Minister Keitha Noguera recently said, “this is the beginning of a new chapter in Lauchenoiria, and I hope one where we can all come together and move on from the things that have divided us in the past. I hope this new constitution will mark a new era of cooperation in Lauchenoirian politics, and that we can finally put the war behind us.” With her endorsement, the Tofino Times provides an overview of what the new constitution holds.
Experts familiar with the subject say that the document will deviate away from the 1952 version, which was heavily criticized by opponents of communism. Amendments were added in 1993 which allowed for the creation of non-communist political parties and limited private enterprise. The current draft is expected to expand upon these ideals, as well as introduce extensive new measures. It is also expected to pass without much further alteration, would increase the size of the federal parliament to 360 MPs from the original 120.
One of the important things added to the constitution mandates that elections on the national level will take place every four years, widely expanding the chance for power shifts within a more democratic opening. The new constitution also expands upon individualistic rights, granting provinces more regional powers and rights separated from the federal government.
This will be essential to the province of Aeluria, which has long been at the focus of an independence movement. Earlier this year, they were at the forefront of the attention of the IDU as a result of their referendum which resulted in their remaining with Lauchenoiria. The opportunity for an independence referendum will be granted to other provinces as well – something that has been widely marked as popular in Yervia but has historically been an issue of controversy on the island of Aeluria. Interim Prime Minister Keitha Noguera, who is a former leader of the Aelurian Independence Party, has supported the measure being added to the constitution.
Among the most controversial aspects of the new constitution are the electoral processes and devolution. This issue apparently “took the longest to be agreed by all parties,” according to the Lauchenoirian Guardian. “Other aspects were almost universally agreed – including enshrining the rights of groups such as ethnic minorities, disabled people and members of the LGBT+ community in the new constitution.”
Other changes:
In reference to the use of Tobacco and Drug products: “The prohibition of all tobacco products and other recreational drugs has been removed from the constitution – though it is expected the federal parliament will pass other legislation to keep such things illegal, at least for the time being.”
In reference to religious and private schools:
“The removal of the clause prohibiting religious schooling. The specific reference to schooling was indeed removed, but the commitment to secular government remains, ensuring state-funded schools remain free from religion, but permitting the formation of religious private schools.”
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