Kelonian States
26-07-2004, 10:05
KTN - Kelonian Television News
New Bill Improves Civic Freedoms, Tough Stance on Gurag Isolationists Remains
From Political Correspondant Jana Meridovich
A wave of political upheaval has rippled through the government offices in Paztroversk following a dramatic bill put forward by vice-Premier Zamantha Flakkov - Drug laws and abortion are on the agenda, along with further suggestions for the fiercely isolationist Gurag Province.
Kelonia's current law on abortion forbids the act unless the mother's life is in danger or in case of severe disability in the foetus, whereas Flakkov's bill suggests it should be assessed on a case-by-case basis, with strict regulations much like those introduced with the legalisation of euthenasia 6 months ago. This part of the bill is known to have Premier Romaninko's support, but a large proportion of the more right-wing element of both the government and the population are likely to object - however, the law does look set to pass given it's approval by both the Premier and vice-Premier.
Drug laws also look to be taking a shift to the left - legalisation of hallucinogens and 'party drugs' such as ecstasy looks set to occur, with only highly-addictive, highly-damaging drugs such as heroin or cocaine remaining illegal under the new bill - research may also be set up to allow government-sanctioned sale of 'safe' drugs after investigations revealed a large percentage of drug-related hospitalisation resulted from using 'tainted' products rather than products themselves. The government believes by allowing sale of government-regulated drugs, people who would use the drugs anyway would be less at risk.
The Gurag issue has been a steadily-growing issue for several years, although Premier Romaninko hopes the new, more open laws will partially appease the province, where a dissenting element has been calling for greater independance for a long time - Romaninko is known to be growing tired of the dissention from the state, and has steadfastly refused to grant any further freedoms to the region for the last two years. Gurag Independance groups calling for a total split from the central government have been organising more demonstrations, and a repeat of last year when twice Kelonian Army troops were sent in to quell them when they turned into riots seems likely to happen. Flakkov suggests a slight move towards further freedoms for the state but Romaninko looks certain to turn them down, continuing his hard-line stance against the rogue region.
The bill will be revised and adapted over the coming months, and could be passed or ultimately refused at any point from around two to six months down the line - we'll be sure to keep you up-to-date with the latest issues for you and your region.
This has been Jana Meridovich, outside the Central Government Offices in Paztroversk, central Paztrom.
New Bill Improves Civic Freedoms, Tough Stance on Gurag Isolationists Remains
From Political Correspondant Jana Meridovich
A wave of political upheaval has rippled through the government offices in Paztroversk following a dramatic bill put forward by vice-Premier Zamantha Flakkov - Drug laws and abortion are on the agenda, along with further suggestions for the fiercely isolationist Gurag Province.
Kelonia's current law on abortion forbids the act unless the mother's life is in danger or in case of severe disability in the foetus, whereas Flakkov's bill suggests it should be assessed on a case-by-case basis, with strict regulations much like those introduced with the legalisation of euthenasia 6 months ago. This part of the bill is known to have Premier Romaninko's support, but a large proportion of the more right-wing element of both the government and the population are likely to object - however, the law does look set to pass given it's approval by both the Premier and vice-Premier.
Drug laws also look to be taking a shift to the left - legalisation of hallucinogens and 'party drugs' such as ecstasy looks set to occur, with only highly-addictive, highly-damaging drugs such as heroin or cocaine remaining illegal under the new bill - research may also be set up to allow government-sanctioned sale of 'safe' drugs after investigations revealed a large percentage of drug-related hospitalisation resulted from using 'tainted' products rather than products themselves. The government believes by allowing sale of government-regulated drugs, people who would use the drugs anyway would be less at risk.
The Gurag issue has been a steadily-growing issue for several years, although Premier Romaninko hopes the new, more open laws will partially appease the province, where a dissenting element has been calling for greater independance for a long time - Romaninko is known to be growing tired of the dissention from the state, and has steadfastly refused to grant any further freedoms to the region for the last two years. Gurag Independance groups calling for a total split from the central government have been organising more demonstrations, and a repeat of last year when twice Kelonian Army troops were sent in to quell them when they turned into riots seems likely to happen. Flakkov suggests a slight move towards further freedoms for the state but Romaninko looks certain to turn them down, continuing his hard-line stance against the rogue region.
The bill will be revised and adapted over the coming months, and could be passed or ultimately refused at any point from around two to six months down the line - we'll be sure to keep you up-to-date with the latest issues for you and your region.
This has been Jana Meridovich, outside the Central Government Offices in Paztroversk, central Paztrom.