[PASSED] - Standardized Passports Arrangements

[Fachumonn]

This new law that will most definitely past the WA is bad for my political freedom.

Easy sunshine: Leave the WA.

[BEEstreetz]

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THE HUMAN SENTIENT SWARM OF KATE
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MANIFESTS:

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In particular like the idea of an ex machina in the form of a strong committee (9-d), which is incentivized to expand (3-a) but to a defined limit (1-b).
For.

[Untecna]

This new law that will most definitely past the WA is bad for my political freedom.

Suck it up.

[The Democratic States of Scandinavia]

Motivation

Proposed replacement for GAR 76.
https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_pa ... /council=1

1. Compared to GAR 76, this takes out the section on visas but allows emergency documents to be issued.
2. It also permits each person not at the age of legal competency to get their own passports, which is the main complaint I have with GAR 76.
3. Note that because I dislike the name GESTAPO (Global Emigration, Security, Travel And Passport Organisation) which was in GAR 76, the replacement refers to it as the Passports, Nationality and Refugees Administration (PASA) instead. (The name implies that there will indeed be future resolutions regarding refugees using this vehicle).
4. Note that it does not discuss statelessness as that gets into complicated issues over nationality vs citizenship since the two concepts are distinct.

Category: Political Stability/mild

(This category follows from GAR 76).

Last call draft

The World Assembly (WA),

Noting the WA's dedication to ease travel between WA states;

Believing that travel is easier if passports from different WA states can be authenticated to easily identify individuals, and that easy identification provides benefits to national security;

The WA hereby enacts as follows:

1. Definitions and declarations.
   
   1. "PASA" means the Passports, Nationality and Refugees Administration (PASA), which is hereby established as a committee of the WA.
   2. "Passport" means a travel document (in physical or electronic form) issued by a WA state (or by PASA, pursuant to the provisions below) to an individual for the purpose of identifying that individual for travel purposes.
2. Passport templates.
   
   1. PASA is to create standardized templates for passports. All passports issued by a WA state or by PASA must follow the said templates.
   2. PASA is responsible for translating all templates into the languages of the WA state (or its sub-national divisions, where appropriate).
   3. PASA templates shall be updated from time to time to use the latest privacy, security and authentication technologies.
   4. PASA may tailor templates for WA states that prefer to use inferior technologies, if requested by the said state.
   5. PASA may also tailor templates for different sapient species, if requested by a WA state.
   6. PASA templates may be provided to non-WA states, subject to bilateral agreements on protecting privacy, security, and technology.
3. Features of passports.
   
   1. Each passport validly issued to an individual shall contain pertinent information on that individual as deemed necessary by PASA.
   2. Each passport can include additional information that the said WA state deems necessary.
4. Entitlement to a passport.
   
   1. Each individual is entitled to their own separate passport, regardless of whether they are minors or are legally competent.
   2. Each WA state is responsible for issuing passports to individuals entitled thereof.
   3. No WA state may deny the right to be issued a passport to any of their individual citizens, nationals, or subjects, unless that individual is prohibited from exiting that state due to the laws of that state or extant WA resolutions.
   4. Each WA state must recognize a passport from another WA state as legally valid, provided that it can verify the authenticity of that passport, either with the issuing WA state or with PASA.
   5. Each WA state can charge a fee for issuing passports (or replacements) to any individual, with the fee not exceeding a full recovery of costs incurred for issuing that passport.
5. Emergency passports. PASA is authorised, at its discretion, to issue passports to individuals that are verifiably in dire circumstances, such as anyone:
   
   1. fleeing an active war, whether declared or otherwise;
   2. travelling as refugees or seeking asylum;
   3. rendered stateless by the collapse of a WA state; or
   4. rendered stateless as a result of an action by a state, regardless of whether that state is a WA state.
6. Powers of PASA.
   
   1. PASA shall have the right and the ability to authenticate passports with, for and on behalf of all WA states.
   2. PASA may also authenticate passports from non-WA states, subject to bilateral agreements.
7. Delegation.
   
   1. A WA state may request PASA to issue all of that state's passports on its behalf.
   2. PASA will only accept such a request if it determines that a WA state (i) lacks a functioning government or (ii) lacks the resources necessary to maintain such infrastructure.
8. Finances.
   
   1. PASA is to be paid for by the General Fund.
   2. All services from PASA are to be provided free-of-charge to end-users.
9. Jurisdiction.
   
   1. If anyone fails to obtain a passport from PASA pursuant to clause 5 for any reason, they may appeal to the Independent Adjudicative Office.
   2. Passports issued by PASA do not imply conferring citizenship, nationality or subject from any entity on any individual.
   3. This resolution does not interfere with a WA state's powers, subject to extant WA resolutions, regarding border controls, or to grant or remove citizenship and/or nationality from any individual.
   4. PASA is responsible for the interpretation of this resolution.

Char count: 4,245

Can PASA issue passports against a nation's will?

[Kenmoria]

Motivation

Proposed replacement for GAR 76.
https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_pa ... /council=1

1. Compared to GAR 76, this takes out the section on visas but allows emergency documents to be issued.
2. It also permits each person not at the age of legal competency to get their own passports, which is the main complaint I have with GAR 76.
3. Note that because I dislike the name GESTAPO (Global Emigration, Security, Travel And Passport Organisation) which was in GAR 76, the replacement refers to it as the Passports, Nationality and Refugees Administration (PASA) instead. (The name implies that there will indeed be future resolutions regarding refugees using this vehicle).
4. Note that it does not discuss statelessness as that gets into complicated issues over nationality vs citizenship since the two concepts are distinct.

Category: Political Stability/mild

(This category follows from GAR 76).

Last call draft

The World Assembly (WA),

Noting the WA's dedication to ease travel between WA states;

Believing that travel is easier if passports from different WA states can be authenticated to easily identify individuals, and that easy identification provides benefits to national security;

The WA hereby enacts as follows:

1. Definitions and declarations.
   
   1. "PASA" means the Passports, Nationality and Refugees Administration (PASA), which is hereby established as a committee of the WA.
   2. "Passport" means a travel document (in physical or electronic form) issued by a WA state (or by PASA, pursuant to the provisions below) to an individual for the purpose of identifying that individual for travel purposes.
2. Passport templates.
   
   1. PASA is to create standardized templates for passports. All passports issued by a WA state or by PASA must follow the said templates.
   2. PASA is responsible for translating all templates into the languages of the WA state (or its sub-national divisions, where appropriate).
   3. PASA templates shall be updated from time to time to use the latest privacy, security and authentication technologies.
   4. PASA may tailor templates for WA states that prefer to use inferior technologies, if requested by the said state.
   5. PASA may also tailor templates for different sapient species, if requested by a WA state.
   6. PASA templates may be provided to non-WA states, subject to bilateral agreements on protecting privacy, security, and technology.
3. Features of passports.
   
   1. Each passport validly issued to an individual shall contain pertinent information on that individual as deemed necessary by PASA.
   2. Each passport can include additional information that the said WA state deems necessary.
4. Entitlement to a passport.
   
   1. Each individual is entitled to their own separate passport, regardless of whether they are minors or are legally competent.
   2. Each WA state is responsible for issuing passports to individuals entitled thereof.
   3. No WA state may deny the right to be issued a passport to any of their individual citizens, nationals, or subjects, unless that individual is prohibited from exiting that state due to the laws of that state or extant WA resolutions.
   4. Each WA state must recognize a passport from another WA state as legally valid, provided that it can verify the authenticity of that passport, either with the issuing WA state or with PASA.
   5. Each WA state can charge a fee for issuing passports (or replacements) to any individual, with the fee not exceeding a full recovery of costs incurred for issuing that passport.
5. Emergency passports. PASA is authorised, at its discretion, to issue passports to individuals that are verifiably in dire circumstances, such as anyone:
   
   1. fleeing an active war, whether declared or otherwise;
   2. travelling as refugees or seeking asylum;
   3. rendered stateless by the collapse of a WA state; or
   4. rendered stateless as a result of an action by a state, regardless of whether that state is a WA state.
6. Powers of PASA.
   
   1. PASA shall have the right and the ability to authenticate passports with, for and on behalf of all WA states.
   2. PASA may also authenticate passports from non-WA states, subject to bilateral agreements.
7. Delegation.
   
   1. A WA state may request PASA to issue all of that state's passports on its behalf.
   2. PASA will only accept such a request if it determines that a WA state (i) lacks a functioning government or (ii) lacks the resources necessary to maintain such infrastructure.
8. Finances.
   
   1. PASA is to be paid for by the General Fund.
   2. All services from PASA are to be provided free-of-charge to end-users.
9. Jurisdiction.
   
   1. If anyone fails to obtain a passport from PASA pursuant to clause 5 for any reason, they may appeal to the Independent Adjudicative Office.
   2. Passports issued by PASA do not imply conferring citizenship, nationality or subject from any entity on any individual.
   3. This resolution does not interfere with a WA state's powers, subject to extant WA resolutions, regarding border controls, or to grant or remove citizenship and/or nationality from any individual.
   4. PASA is responsible for the interpretation of this resolution.

Char count: 4,245

Can PASA issue passports against a nation's will?

Ambassador Fortier stands to speak. “There is no power granted by this proposal to allow member-nations to veto the issuance of passports pursuant to the fifth clause of this proposal. This means that PASA does indeed have the capability to issue passports, in that circumstance, against the wishes of a member-nation. I commend this sensible decision, which prevents rogue actors from restricting freedom to travel in the furtherance of a national agenda.”

[The Canadian Republic Colonies]

The Canadian Republic Colonies fully supports this standardization and international security enhancements. Having a uniform standard for Passport design and reading is important. It will allow for the current gaps between some nations to be filled so that more individuals who pose a major security threat to a nation can be easily identified. Currently the patchwork that exists results in systems that do not play well with one another often resulting in errors and having some individuals who pose threats to go undetected. This standardization will allow for more freedom of travel as well as it will also fit down on incorrect or erroneous flags on some passports due to the system conflicts that exist. For instance, one of our member nation's systems is so far behind in security measures and not due to lack of trying. They have been attempting to make updates and ensure security internationally, however their economic status has proven difficult due to ra series of environmental disasters. Their brand new office building with state of the art technology was recently destroyed by a massive storm and they simply cannot afford to update their technology now. International funds are instead going to help restore basic life sustaining necessities like power, water, food supplies, repairing hospitals, repairing bridges and tunnels, railroads, housing, and other majorly important elements of their society as it should be. Because of this, our own citizens often get flagged at their borders irroneously because they are unable to determine passport validates due to using an archaic outdated system. But it's the best they have and again to no fault of their own. Our own Embassy has worked with them to have a dedicated staff locally at each airport in their nation, however even they are hampered by this lack of technological security for processing passports. It also costs us more manpower and financial investment than it should when we could be more focused on our own international borders, ports, and airports. Our system is certainly feeling the strain as this is only one example. Having a uniform standard allows for less people having to be turned away at our borders too due to errors at a person's home nation. The often traumatic experience of being detained as a nonlawful entrant being denied immigration clearance is one that is being far overused because of the arrival of passengers who otherwise with a standardized system would have been denied the ability to even board a plane to our nation in the first place due to problems with their visas and passports in general. Some nations even have lax laws where the passports are good for such an extended period of time that the images provided on the passports are essentially useless and the requirements for what constitute an approveable picture vary greatly resulting in challenges for immigration officers when trying to truly identify a person in front of them. This also results in unnecessary detainment and hold ups at international crossings and ports. It will make traveling much easier for the international community at large and is a welcome update to international cooperation, diplomacy, and economic advancement, while bolstering individual nation's ability to protect their citizens and their individual economies and land from otherwise nefarious intentions that would have otherwise been stopped if the passports were more uniform in nature.

[Terrosean]

Hi, I'm a little uncertain as to what the resolution entails. Could you please explain the changes that will occur if the resolution passes?

[Kenmoria]

Hi, I'm a little uncertain as to what the resolution entails. Could you please explain the changes that will occur if the resolution passes?

(OOC: Hello, here is a summary of the proposal. The first clause establishes an organisation, by the name of PASA, which is a committee of the General Assembly. Committees are staffed by employees of the Assembly. In the second clause, PASA is mandated to create a template that all passports must follow, with features for security and translation as necessary. This template must be used by all member-nations, and it is allowed for non-member-nations to also use it.

The third clause gives PASA the authority to determine what information must be included on a passport. There are two main things that the fourth clause does. Firstly, it mandates that every citizen of a member-nation, including children, is entitled to receive a passport, without too much cost. Secondly, it requires member-nations to recognise each other’s passports, so that travel between them is more convenient,

Additionally, the fifth clause grants PASA the power to issue passports directly in emergencies where passports are required, such as for refugees. The sixth clause grants PASA the role of authenticator for all passports in member-nations, meaning that PASA determines which passports are valid. It is possible, pursuant to the seventh clause, for PASA to issue all the passports for a member-nation, if that member-nation so requests.

The eighth clause clarifies that PASA is funded by the WAGF, which is a fund that provides the financial basis for the General Assembly, formed of mandatory donations from member-nations. Finally, the ninth clause provides further clarifications, such as the difference between being a passport-holder and being a citizen. It also allows appeal to the IAO, which is a different committee, in case of disagreement with PASA.)

[Terrosean]

Thank you!

[Rentoln]

Honorable delegates of the World Assembly,

I stand before you today as the ambassador from the People's Republic of Rentoln, a state firmly committed to the principles of global cooperation, peace, and mutual understanding among all nations.

The People's Republic of Rentoln wishes to express its strong support for the current resolution on standardized passports within the WA states. We believe this resolution is a monumental step towards facilitating easier and more secure travel for all individuals across our diverse and vibrant member states.

Firstly, the establishment of PASA as a committee of the WA represents a significant advance in our collective capability to manage and secure international travel. By standardizing the templates for passports, we ensure that all member states can benefit from the latest advancements in privacy, security, and authentication technologies. This not only aids in enhancing the security of each member state but also fosters a sense of unity and common purpose among us.

Furthermore, the entitlement of every individual to a passport, as stipulated in the resolution, aligns perfectly with Rentoln's principles of individual freedom and dignity. The provision for emergency passports issued by PASA addresses a critical humanitarian need, ensuring that individuals fleeing conflict, persecution, or statelessness are not left without aid.

The People's Republic of Rentoln also appreciates the resolution's provisions for financial fairness and accessibility, ensuring that passport services are provided free-of-charge to end-users, supported by the General Fund. This ensures that the right to travel and the benefits of increased security and cooperation are accessible to all, regardless of their financial situation.

In addition, Rentoln values the respect for sovereignty and jurisdiction upheld by the resolution, which maintains the powers of WA states regarding border controls and citizenship while enhancing international cooperation and security.

Therefore, the People's Republic of Rentoln not only supports this resolution but also urges other member states to consider the broad and significant benefits that this resolution will bring to all our citizens and to the international community as a whole. Let us vote in favor of creating a more secure, cooperative, and accessible world.

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,
Elena Petrovich,
Ambassador of the People's Republic of Rentoln to the World Assembly

[Refuge Isle]

Standardized Passport Arrangements was passed 10,907 votes to 3,098.