Xanthal
07-01-2004, 18:38
In recent years, Xanthal's government has noticed an increase in the prevalance and activity of so-called outlaws; sentients with no national affiliation that live by their own wits and will. There has been significant debate regarding these outlaws in Xanthal, regarding their rights and responsibilities while they are in residence on Xanthalian planets and in Xanthalian space. After many debates on the subject, it has been determined that outlaws should be entitled to passage and residence in Xanthal with specific regulations on conduct. Many Xanthalian laws do not apply to these people, and Xanthal will refrain from prosecuting them for level four criminal offenses. Outlaws will, however, be required to refrain from disrupting normal operation of Xanthalian affairs. In an unprescedented move, the Xanthalian government has decided that these outlaws should be allowed to posess their own armed ships within Xanthalian borders, and that they are entitled to protection by Xanthalian authorities by law. Many nations are expected to object to this new policy, as Xanthal is granting outlaws broader freedoms and rights in Xanthal then citizens of recognized nations, even allies of Xanthal.