NationStates Jolt Archive

In a stunning act of caring, the government has decided to make the official law code of the Imperial Shogunate of Pschycotic Pschycos in its entirity availible to the public. The Law Code was originally written and passed by the nation's first Shogun, Shogun Kamikaze, in the year AC 000. They are a piece of history, and are preserved behind 3" bullet-proof glass in the nation's National History Museum. It has also been made availible to the international public as well for the general hell-of-it. And here it is!:

Imperial Shogunate of
Pschycotic Pschycos
Official Law Code
As passed the Fourth of August,
A.C. 000


Regarding Government

1. The shogun is the top authority of the land.
2. The shogun reserves the right to pass laws, regardless of popular decision.
3. The title and position shall herby be hereditary, passing to the oldest child.
4. The shogun may only repeal laws if a popular vote among the people allows. A simple majority is required.
5. A panel of advisors may be appointed, but they shall have no power.
6. If power passes to a younger generation while said generation is too young to be able to rule for them self, the top military official shall rule in his/her place.
7. Said military official MUST renounce title and position once the new ruler is able to take office.
8. IF there is no direct lineage, the position will be passed to the next closest relative, as long as they are in no threat of dieing.
9. The shogun will be treated with the utmost respect.
10. Weapons shall not be permitted in the shogun’s court without his/her explicit permission.
11. The shogun is the commander in chief of the armed forces, and has the power to make every decision for them.
12. Trials shall be conducted with a jury of peers present, and a judge preseiding.
13. The judge shall have the power to sentence an individual based on the severity of the crime committed, providing that he or she has been found guilty of the said crime by the jury.
14. There shall be county, state, and a final national court to which appeals can be made.

Regarding Matters of Race

1. There shall be absolutely no discrimination due to the race of an individual or group.
2. There shall be no genocide based on the race of a population.
3. All citizens shall be shown the same respect and treatment in the workplace, in public, in private, and in all other areas of society.
4. Punishment shall be determined by the prosecutor, in accordance with the degree and severity of the offense.
5. All citizens shall be given equal opportunity regardless of race.

Regarding Matters of Gender

1. There shall be absolutely no discrimination due to the gender of an individual or group.
2. There shall be no genocide based on the gender of a population.
3. All citizens shall be shown the same respect and treatment in the workplace, in public, in private, and in all other areas of society.
4. All citizens shall be given equal opportunity regardless of gender.
5. Punishment shall be determined by the prosecutor, in accordance with the degree and severity of the offense.

Regarding Matters of Religion

1. There shall be absolutely no discrimination due to the chosen religion of an individual or group.
2. There shall be no restriction on the practice of a religion.
3. There shall be no official state religion.
4. All citizens shall be shown the same respect and treatment in the workplace, in public, in private, and in all other areas of society.
5. There shall be no genocide based on the religion of a population.
6. All citizens shall be given equal opportunity regardless of religion.
7. Punishment shall be determined by the prosecutor, in accordance with the degree and severity of the offense.

Regarding Homosexuality

1. Homosexuality is not a crime.
2. The practice of homosexual acts is a crime.
3. There shall be no public display of homosexual affection.
4. Homosexual acts include, but is not limited to: all forms of sex, intimate contact…
5. Homosexual marriage is against the law. No exceptions will be made.
6. Punishment shall be determined by the prosecutor, in accordance with the degree and severity of the offense.

Regarding Matters of the Flag and other State Symbols

1. The flag is the highest symbol of the nation, and shall be treated with due respect.
2. All other symbols shall be met with the same respect.
3. Other symbols include the motto, the national anthem, the national animal, and anything else determined by the state.
4. There shall be no burning of ANY symbols, especially the flag.
5. The burning of any symbols is punishable under the laws regarding treason.
6. The flag shall be flown at all times, and may only be ordered to half-mast by the shogun.
7. The flag shall not be dipped in respect to any other earthly or mortal object. The flag shall be fully lowered in the presence of God, should that happen.
8. The flag shall not touch the ground.
9. With the exception of flag burning, all punishment shall be determined by the prosecutor, in accordance with the degree and severity of the offense.

Regarding Matters of Treason

1. Treason is unacceptable.
2. To be convicted of treason, there must be at least one witness.
3. Treason among civilians includes but is not limited to: shooting a soldier, disrespecting a soldier, disrespecting a government official, public protest in government or public owned places, harming the state…
4. Treason among soldiers includes, but is not limited to: shooting a comrade, disrespecting any of the above listed…
5. Treason carries one punishment, death.
6. There are no exceptions.

Regarding Other Miscellaneous Matters

1. All music is legal.
2. Dress shall be anything the wearer desires, so long as it does not expose any unacceptable areas.
3. There can be EXCESSIVE violence in movies, video games, or books.
4. Committees shall be set up to rate above media.
5. There shall be no political parties or rallies.
6. There shall be no public protests.
7. The people do, however, reserve the right to assemble.
8. The media cannot show dissent against the government.
9. Murder and other heinous crimes are not allowed.
10. Citizens may own any gun they desire, except for armored vehicles, and RPG-like devices.
11. Swords may be owned, purchased, and carried freely.
12. Concealed weapons are legal.
13. Graffiti is legal.
14. Prohibition is prohibited. If you can make it, you can drink it, we’ll allow it.
15. There shall be no use of drugs, with the exception of alcohol and tobacco.
16. There shall be no sale of alcohol or tobacco to minors (Under 18).
17. Driving age is 16.
18. Genocide is prohibited.
19. Profanity is legal, despite being looked down on. (Freedom of Speech)
20. Displays of affection in public are fine (NOT sex).
21. Abortions are legal in cases of rape or endangerment to the mother’s life.
22. Euthanasia is legal.
23. Polygamy is outlawed.
24. Punishments are determined by the prosecutor, in accordance with the degree and severity of the offense.
25. Slavery of any kind is illegal.
26. Gambling is legal for those over the age of 16.
27. Prostitution is government controlled to limit its spread, and the spread of STD's. Government officials shall be banned from this practice.
28. Anything else missed is a human right, and is legal. Unless it’s something important that was missed, in which case it will soon be fixed.

I find your laws old and lacking, yet, interesting. Good show.

Thanx, if you've any input, let me know, and if I like it, I'll add it.

I think the unabomber would say you have a free society.

yes it is.

Hmm, I never thought about making a law code. I think I might. :)

This law code smells like success. I enjoy it.

--Emperor Saul Hudson the Illuminator

Very interesting, to say the least.

Thanx for your compliments. Does anyone see anything that I should add?

Thanx for your compliments. Does anyone see anything that I should add?

No. Don't let other nations dictate your law code.

No. Don't let other nations dictate your law code.

I'm not a deep thinker, I need help with stuff like this.

Ok, here goes.

1. Make Polygamy legal (just kidding)

2. you said the prosecutor would determine punishment. Could you elaborate further on how legal proceedings are held?

3. I'm not kidding, make polygamy legal.

4. Gambling?

5. Prostitution?

6. workplace regulations (minimum wage etc.)?

7. I'd just like to note once again that, despite having a repressive dictatorship, your country seems remarkably libertine.

OOC: I'll respond to this one, as PP is a good RL friend of mine, and we're IC allies (Greater Prussia):

Ok, here goes.

1. Make Polygamy legal (just kidding)

HAHA. Good one. :)

2. you said the prosecutor would determine punishment. Could you elaborate further on how legal proceedings are held?

Not sure, but my guess would be that instead of the jury or judge deciding the punishment for the crime, the DA or AG would. I'm gonna have to let PP take that one, though.

3. I'm not kidding, make polygamy legal.

I thought you were funny the first time -- now I think you're crazy. Greater Prussia Major is a fundemental protestant region. PP and I are the most liberal in there, but even we won't cross a certain line.

4. Gambling?

He'll have to add that. I'm not sure on his policy. I think it's legal, though.

5. Prostitution?

See response to #3.

6. workplace regulations (minimum wage etc.)?

Again, not sure on that.

7. I'd just like to note once again that, despite having a repressive dictatorship, your country seems remarkably libertine.

Well, we know what's better for our people. :p

7. I'd just like to note once again that, despite having a repressive dictatorship, your country seems remarkably libertine.

Well, we know what's better for our people.

Read the unabomber manifesto sometime. You'll see what I'm talking about.

Read the unabomber manifesto sometime. You'll see what I'm talking about.

OOC: I meant it as a joke, but okay.

you said the prosecutor would determine punishment. Could you elaborate further on how legal proceedings are held?

Trials are trial by jury. The judge shall deliver a sentence based on the severity of the crime, if the defendent is found guilty.

I'm not kidding, make polygamy legal.

Won't happen any time soon.

Gambling?

Legal for all over 16, I'll add that.

Prostitution?

Government regulated to ensure it doesn't become too widespread, or dangerous (STD's). Govt. officials are banned from partaking, though. Thanx, I missed that.

workplace regulations (minimum wage etc.)?

Basically the workplace shall be a safe, friendly environment. Minimum wage will be 10 dollars an hour.

Thanx, you caught some stuff I really missed.

Do you have laws for corporations, or are they considered large enough to be dealt with case-by-case?

"There can be no EXCESSIVE violence in movies, video games, or books"

Pfft, your laws suck. If it aint excessive, then its weak and boring.

"There can be no EXCESSIVE violence in movies, video games, or books"

Pfft, your laws suck. If it aint excessive, then its weak and boring.

Excessive to the point of being just plain useless. Stuff like what you'd find in games like GTA or resident evil is fine.

Excessive to the point of being just plain useless. Stuff like what you'd find in games like GTA or resident evil is fine.

OOC: The law still sucks. :p

And oh, okay, It looks like you're more liberal than I am. Wow, that's surprising.

Do you have laws for corporations, or are they considered large enough to be dealt with case-by-case?

Yeah, that's case-by-case. Monopolies aren't exactly outlawed, just frowned upon.

OOC: The law still sucks.

Then consider it gone!