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[Geilinor]

Added, but are you going to be okay with 3 years unpaid leave, shared?

Oh dear... is that in there? If so then no.

It isn't right now, no, but debate is going towards the direction of adding it.

[Geilinor]

Parental Leave Act(PLA)
Urgency: High | Author: Geilinor [LD] | Category: Business and Finance
Co-sponsors: Britanno(LD), Ainin(TR), Seitonjin(NLP), Malgrave(USLP), Beta Test(LD), Wolfmanne(LD)

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Preamble
Parents must be able to take time off from work after the birth of a child to care for it and to build stronger emotional bonds. It is also important for mothers to be able to rest while pregnant. Raising a child is expensive and a paid parental leave system can help offset some of these costs and replace income during leave.

Definitions
1. "Parent" shall be defined as a birth parent, an adoptive parent (whether or not the adoption has been legally finalized or a person who is in a relationship of some permanence with a parent of the child and who plans on treating the child as his or her own.
2. "Parental leave" shall be defined as an employee benefit that provides paid or unpaid time off work to care for a child or make arrangements for the child's welfare.

Section 1-Applying for leave
1. Employees shall provide 45 days notice prior to taking parental leave.
2. Employers shall notify the Ministry of Work when employees express a desire to take parental leave.

Section 2-Duration and Payment
1. The earliest a parental leave can begin is 17 weeks before the employee's due date.
2. When an employee has a live birth more than 17 weeks before the due date, she will be able to begin her pregnancy leave on the date of the birth.
2. Parental leave shall be available to both parents, who may divide up leave as they wish. The parental leave can be taken by either of the parents or by both at the same time.
3. 40 weeks of paid parental leave shall be provided in total, paid at 100% of prior gross income, up to a limit of £20,000.
4. 3 years of unpaid leave will be provided.
Section 3-Stillbirths and Miscarriages
1. The pregnancy leave of an employee who has a miscarriage or stillbirth ends on the date that is the later of:
a. 17 weeks after the leave began
or
b. 6 weeks after the stillbirth or miscarriage.

Section 4-Right to Reinstatement
1. An employee who takes a parental leave is entitled to the same job the employee had before the leave began or a comparable job, if the employee's old job no longer exists.
2. An contracted employee whose contract has expired shall not be entitled to reinstatement.

Section 5-Right to Continue on Employee Benefits
1. Employees on pregnancy or parental leave have a right to continue to take part in certain benefit plans that their employer may offer, including pension plans, life insurance plans, accidental death plans, extended health plans, and dental plans.
2. The employer must continue to pay its share of the premiums for any of these plans that were offered before the leave, unless the employee tells the employer in writing that he or she will not continue to pay his or her own share of the premiums.
3. If employee premiums for such benefits are present, employees must continue to pay their share of the premiums in order to continue to participate in these plans.

Section 6-Budget
1. The provisions of this bill shall be funded from the Ministry of Work's budget.

Maklohi Vai and Yanalia's suggestion has been added.

[Belmaria]

Oh dear... is that in there? If so then no.

It isn't right now, no, but debate is going towards the direction of adding it.

If it is added then please withdraw my sponsorship. Also, I am acting on behalf of myself, not the opposition.

[Maklohi Vai]

Parental Leave Act(PLA)
Urgency: High | Author: Geilinor [LD] | Category: Business and Finance
Co-sponsors: Britanno(LD), Ainin(TR), Seitonjin(NLP), Malgrave(USLP), Beta Test(LD), Wolfmanne(LD)

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Preamble
Parents must be able to take time off from work after the birth of a child to care for it and to build stronger emotional bonds. It is also important for mothers to be able to rest while pregnant. Raising a child is expensive and a paid parental leave system can help offset some of these costs and replace income during leave.

Definitions
1. "Parent" shall be defined as a birth parent, an adoptive parent (whether or not the adoption has been legally finalized or a person who is in a relationship of some permanence with a parent of the child and who plans on treating the child as his or her own.
2. "Parental leave" shall be defined as an employee benefit that provides paid or unpaid time off work to care for a child or make arrangements for the child's welfare.

Section 1-Applying for leave
1. Employees shall provide 45 days notice prior to taking parental leave.
2. Employers shall notify the Ministry of Work when employees express a desire to take parental leave.

Section 2-Duration and Payment
1. The earliest a parental leave can begin is 17 weeks before the employee's due date.
2. When an employee has a live birth more than 17 weeks before the due date, she will be able to begin her pregnancy leave on the date of the birth.
2. Parental leave shall be available to both parents, who may divide up leave as they wish. The parental leave can be taken by either of the parents or by both at the same time.
3. 40 weeks of paid parental leave shall be provided in total, paid at 100% of prior gross income, up to a limit of £20,000.
4. 3 years of unpaid leave will be provided.
Section 3-Stillbirths and Miscarriages
1. The pregnancy leave of an employee who has a miscarriage or stillbirth ends on the date that is the later of:
a. 17 weeks after the leave began
or
b. 6 weeks after the stillbirth or miscarriage.

Section 4-Right to Reinstatement
1. An employee who takes a parental leave is entitled to the same job the employee had before the leave began or a comparable job, if the employee's old job no longer exists.
2. An contracted employee whose contract has expired shall not be entitled to reinstatement.

Section 5-Right to Continue on Employee Benefits
1. Employees on pregnancy or parental leave have a right to continue to take part in certain benefit plans that their employer may offer, including pension plans, life insurance plans, accidental death plans, extended health plans, and dental plans.
2. The employer must continue to pay its share of the premiums for any of these plans that were offered before the leave, unless the employee tells the employer in writing that he or she will not continue to pay his or her own share of the premiums.
3. If employee premiums for such benefits are present, employees must continue to pay their share of the premiums in order to continue to participate in these plans.

Section 6-Budget
1. The provisions of this bill shall be funded from the Ministry of Work's budget.

Maklohi Vai and Yanalia's suggestion has been added.

I'm not listed as a sponsor on this one.

[Geilinor]

Parental Leave Act(PLA)
Urgency: High | Author: Geilinor [LD] | Category: Business and Finance
Co-sponsors: Britanno(LD), Ainin(TR), Seitonjin(NLP), Malgrave(USLP), Beta Test(LD), Wolfmanne(LD), Maklohi Vai(LD)

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Preamble
Parents must be able to take time off from work after the birth of a child to care for it and to build stronger emotional bonds. It is also important for mothers to be able to rest while pregnant. Raising a child is expensive and a paid parental leave system can help offset some of these costs and replace income during leave.

Definitions
1. "Parent" shall be defined as a birth parent, an adoptive parent (whether or not the adoption has been legally finalized or a person who is in a relationship of some permanence with a parent of the child and who plans on treating the child as his or her own.
2. "Parental leave" shall be defined as an employee benefit that provides paid or unpaid time off work to care for a child or make arrangements for the child's welfare.

Section 1-Applying for leave
1. Employees shall provide 45 days notice prior to taking parental leave.
2. Employers shall notify the Ministry of Work when employees express a desire to take parental leave.

Section 2-Duration and Payment
1. The earliest a parental leave can begin is 17 weeks before the employee's due date.
2. When an employee has a live birth more than 17 weeks before the due date, she will be able to begin her pregnancy leave on the date of the birth.
2. Parental leave shall be available to both parents, who may divide up leave as they wish. The parental leave can be taken by either of the parents or by both at the same time.
3. 40 weeks of paid parental leave shall be provided in total, paid at 100% of prior gross income, up to a limit of £20,000.
4. 3 years of unpaid leave will be provided.

Section 3-Stillbirths and Miscarriages
1. The pregnancy leave of an employee who has a miscarriage or stillbirth ends on the date that is the later of:
a. 17 weeks after the leave began
or
b. 6 weeks after the stillbirth or miscarriage.

Section 4-Right to Reinstatement
1. An employee who takes a parental leave is entitled to the same job the employee had before the leave began or a comparable job, if the employee's old job no longer exists.
2. An contracted employee whose contract has expired shall not be entitled to reinstatement.

Section 5-Right to Continue on Employee Benefits
1. Employees on pregnancy or parental leave have a right to continue to take part in certain benefit plans that their employer may offer, including pension plans, life insurance plans, accidental death plans, extended health plans, and dental plans.
2. The employer must continue to pay its share of the premiums for any of these plans that were offered before the leave, unless the employee tells the employer in writing that he or she will not continue to pay his or her own share of the premiums.
3. If employee premiums for such benefits are present, employees must continue to pay their share of the premiums in order to continue to participate in these plans.

Section 6-Budget
1. The provisions of this bill shall be funded from the Ministry of Work's budget.

Maklohi Vai and Yanalia's suggestion has been added.

I'm not listed as a sponsor on this one.

Fixed.

[Yanalia]

I will sponsor the bill now. Thank you Geilinor for your receptiveness to advice.

[Maklohi Vai]

I'm not listed as a sponsor on this one.

Fixed.

Danke. Is that 40 weeks of paid leave going to go up at some point? Because I support it up to a year.

[Seitonjin]

I think the 46 weeks deal is the best bet for now. Over 50 is overkill and under 42 is murder.

[Belmaria]

Fixed.

Danke. Is that 40 weeks of paid leave going to go up at some point? Because I support it up to a year.

If you expect opposition support, then it will have to be less than a year.

[Geilinor]

Parental Leave Act(PLA)
Urgency: High | Author: Geilinor [LD] | Category: Business and Finance
Co-sponsors: Britanno(LD), Ainin(TR), Seitonjin(NLP), Malgrave(USLP), Beta Test(LD), Wolfmanne(LD), Maklohi Vai(LD), Yanalia(RG)

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Preamble
Parents must be able to take time off from work after the birth of a child to care for it and to build stronger emotional bonds. It is also important for mothers to be able to rest while pregnant. Raising a child is expensive and a paid parental leave system can help offset some of these costs and replace income during leave.

Definitions
1. "Parent" shall be defined as a birth parent, an adoptive parent (whether or not the adoption has been legally finalized or a person who is in a relationship of some permanence with a parent of the child and who plans on treating the child as his or her own.
2. "Parental leave" shall be defined as an employee benefit that provides paid or unpaid time off work to care for a child or make arrangements for the child's welfare.

Section 1-Applying for leave
1. Employees shall provide 45 days notice prior to taking parental leave.
2. Employers shall notify the Ministry of Work when employees express a desire to take parental leave.

Section 2-Duration and Payment
1. The earliest a parental leave can begin is 17 weeks before the employee's due date.
2. When an employee has a live birth more than 17 weeks before the due date, she will be able to begin her pregnancy leave on the date of the birth.
2. Parental leave shall be available to both parents, who may divide up leave as they wish. The parental leave can be taken by either of the parents or by both at the same time.
3. 46 weeks of paid parental leave shall be provided in total, paid at 100% of prior gross income, up to a limit of £20,000.
4. 3 years of unpaid leave will be provided.

Section 3-Stillbirths and Miscarriages
1. The pregnancy leave of an employee who has a miscarriage or stillbirth ends on the date that is the later of:
a. 17 weeks after the leave began
or
b. 6 weeks after the stillbirth or miscarriage.

Section 4-Right to Reinstatement
1. An employee who takes a parental leave is entitled to the same job the employee had before the leave began or a comparable job, if the employee's old job no longer exists.
2. An contracted employee whose contract has expired shall not be entitled to reinstatement.

Section 5-Right to Continue on Employee Benefits
1. Employees on pregnancy or parental leave have a right to continue to take part in certain benefit plans that their employer may offer, including pension plans, life insurance plans, accidental death plans, extended health plans, and dental plans.
2. The employer must continue to pay its share of the premiums for any of these plans that were offered before the leave, unless the employee tells the employer in writing that he or she will not continue to pay his or her own share of the premiums.
3. If employee premiums for such benefits are present, employees must continue to pay their share of the premiums in order to continue to participate in these plans.

Section 6-Budget
1. The provisions of this bill shall be funded from the Ministry of Work's budget.

46 weeks, Yanalia added.

[Belmaria]

Parental Leave Act(PLA)
Urgency: High | Author: Geilinor [LD] | Category: Business and Finance
Co-sponsors: Britanno(LD), Ainin(TR), Seitonjin(NLP), Malgrave(USLP), Beta Test(LD), Wolfmanne(LD), Maklohi Vai(LD), Yanalia(RG)

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Preamble
Parents must be able to take time off from work after the birth of a child to care for it and to build stronger emotional bonds. It is also important for mothers to be able to rest while pregnant. Raising a child is expensive and a paid parental leave system can help offset some of these costs and replace income during leave.

Definitions
1. "Parent" shall be defined as a birth parent, an adoptive parent (whether or not the adoption has been legally finalized or a person who is in a relationship of some permanence with a parent of the child and who plans on treating the child as his or her own.
2. "Parental leave" shall be defined as an employee benefit that provides paid or unpaid time off work to care for a child or make arrangements for the child's welfare.

Section 1-Applying for leave
1. Employees shall provide 45 days notice prior to taking parental leave.
2. Employers shall notify the Ministry of Work when employees express a desire to take parental leave.

Section 2-Duration and Payment
1. The earliest a parental leave can begin is 17 weeks before the employee's due date.
2. When an employee has a live birth more than 17 weeks before the due date, she will be able to begin her pregnancy leave on the date of the birth.
2. Parental leave shall be available to both parents, who may divide up leave as they wish. The parental leave can be taken by either of the parents or by both at the same time.
3. 46 weeks of paid parental leave shall be provided in total, paid at 100% of prior gross income, up to a limit of £20,000.
4. 3 years of unpaid leave will be provided.

Section 3-Stillbirths and Miscarriages
1. The pregnancy leave of an employee who has a miscarriage or stillbirth ends on the date that is the later of:
a. 17 weeks after the leave began
or
b. 6 weeks after the stillbirth or miscarriage.

Section 4-Right to Reinstatement
1. An employee who takes a parental leave is entitled to the same job the employee had before the leave began or a comparable job, if the employee's old job no longer exists.
2. An contracted employee whose contract has expired shall not be entitled to reinstatement.

Section 5-Right to Continue on Employee Benefits
1. Employees on pregnancy or parental leave have a right to continue to take part in certain benefit plans that their employer may offer, including pension plans, life insurance plans, accidental death plans, extended health plans, and dental plans.
2. The employer must continue to pay its share of the premiums for any of these plans that were offered before the leave, unless the employee tells the employer in writing that he or she will not continue to pay his or her own share of the premiums.
3. If employee premiums for such benefits are present, employees must continue to pay their share of the premiums in order to continue to participate in these plans.

Section 6-Budget
1. The provisions of this bill shall be funded from the Ministry of Work's budget.

46 weeks, Yanalia added.

Fair enough. I will see what the rest of them think. Most of them will probably go for it.

[Maklohi Vai]

Danke. Is that 40 weeks of paid leave going to go up at some point? Because I support it up to a year.

If you expect opposition support, then it will have to be less than a year.

And I'm ok with the current value, I'm just saying I'm also ok with it up to 52 weeks.

[New Zepuha]

Aurentine Traffic Code
Authors: New Zepuha [IND], Costa Algeria [LD] [ | Sponsors: Geilinor [LD], Nihilistic View [NLP], Ainin [TR], Fulflood [LD],Waldmania [NCP] | Urgency: Moderate | SIMBEDS Category: Order

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Section 1. Purpose of the bill - in recent days it has become clear at the continued escape of Mafia members, and the number of traffic accidents and inconveniences have risen. Noting that our country lacks a formal traffic code, this bill aims to service the basic needs of the motorist public.

Section 2. Establishment of road standards and Vehicle operations -

• Stop signs will be placed at intersections deemed to be needing extra precaution, vehicles must make a full stop at the sign before continuing on. A rolling stop is not acceptable.
• Traffic signals will be placed at major intersections that bear high amounts of traffic at a minimum of 3,000 vehicles a day. Lights will be posted facing each road coming into the intersection. A red signal will indicate all vehicles advancing towards it must stop. A yellow light will indicate you must prepare to stop, but not fully. Green will indicate that it is safe to proceed.
• Official speed limits will be determined by local municipal governments, on thoroughfares/highway/freeway/motorway speed limits will be determined by the Ministry of Transportation. These limits must be posted on clearly visible signs bearing a standard black lettering on white background. They are required to be obeyed by all motorists.
• Painted lines will indicate the ability to pass the vehicle in front of you. A dashed line will indicate the ability to pass, a solid line will bar passing. These lines will be determined by local governments or the Ministry of Transportation.
• Clearly visible traffic signs will be required to indicate hazards approaching.
• Pedestrian crossing zones should be established wherever a foot path is interrupted by a road. Marked by 'zebra crossings' and clear indicators to warn drivers to stop for pedestrians.
• On roundabouts (traffic circles), vehicles already on the roundabout (coming from your right) have priority over those entering it
  
  Sub-Section A Speed Limits -
  
  Motorways: 130km/h.
  Dual Carriageways: 110km/h
  Normal Country Roads: 100km/h on open stretches. Municipalities may choose appropriate speed reductions through towns and villages.
  City Roads: 50-80km/h depending on location.
  Roadworks: 30km/h
  
  Vehicle Specific:
  Car/SUV/Van/etc. Towing Trailer: 80km/h
  Truck/Bus: 90km/h
  
  A note on the disabled - Special harnesses and belts are also available for the disabled. All belts, seats, harnesses and restraints must be correctly fitted and adjusted, without which they may be useless. These are available free of charge at any local police station.
  
  
• All traffic must yield to vehicles turning from or turning to the right at intersections.
• Flashing indicators are required to be used to indicate the direction in which a driver intends to turn.
• When all indicators are flashing this will signify an emergency or vehicle malfunction has occurred.
• When emergency lights or sirens are flashing and being broadcasted behind a vehicle, the vehicle is obligated to pull to the shoulder on the side of the road.
• All large trucks such as transporters should remain in the innermost lanes.
• Drivers should stop at all marked pedestrian crossing zones.
• For all adults the wearing of front and rear seat belts is compulsory and the driver is responsible for ensuring children under 14 use the correct seat belts or child restraints.
• General traffic is prohibited from any marked lanes marked for other vehicles such as buses.
• Parking areas clearly marked for emergency vehicles only must be obeyed.
• Always approach pedestrian crossings with caution and don’t park or overtake another vehicle on the approach to a crossing, marked by a double line of studs or zigzag lines.
• Slow moving vehicles such as tractors or caravans should pull over and let vehicles pass when at least 5 vehicles are following it.
• Motorists must indicate before overtaking/passing and when moving back into an inside lane after overtaking.
• You must make a full stop at marked railway crossings, and may not drive under barriers or around them.
• Drive slowly near schools and be wary of children getting on or off buses.
• If you need spectacles or contact lenses to read a number plate 79.4mm high at a distance of 20.5m (67ft) in good daylight, then you must always wear them when motoring. It’s advisable to carry a spare pair of glasses or contact lenses in your car.

Section 3. Traffic Infractions -

Failure to stop at a marked intersection - Failure to stop where a stop sign is posted or rolling slowly through the intersection. This is a contravention and is punishable of up to a £20 fine.
Failure to stop for an emergency vehicle - Not pulling to the side when emergency lights and sirens are being run behind a vehicle. This is a contravention and is punishable of up to a £55 fine.
Failure to signal - Not using a vehicle's indicators to indicate a turn. This is a contravention and is punishable of up to a £18 fine.
Speeding/Disobeying posted speed limit - Failure to maintain a speed below or at the posted limit. This is a contravention and is punishable of up to a £125, progressive in £25 increments for every 2km over the speed limit.
Passing in a no passing zone - Passing a vehicle in an area marked by a solid line. This is a contravention and is punishable of up to a £12 fine.
Reckless/Dangerous Driving - An act causing damage, possibly causing damage to other motorists or the general public or property. This is a delict and is punishable of up to a 1 year prison sentence and or a fine of £2,000 plus damages caused.
Road Rage - The act of aggressive driving that could intimidate, harass, or cause bodily harm to other motorists. This is a delict and is punishable of up to a 6 month prison sentence and or a £500 fine.
Traffic Hazard - An action causing a vehicle to be a hazard to other motorists, such as traveling at an excessively slow speed. This slow speed being 15 km under the posted limit. This is a contravention and is punishable of up to a £40 fine.
Unsafe operation of a motor-vehicle - Any act that could distract a driver from the task of driving or minimize their ability to perform; acts such as, operating a mobile device without a proper hands free mount. This is a contravention and is punishable of up to a £50 fine. If the case goes to court, you could risk a maximum fine of £1,000, which rises to £2,500 for the driver of a bus, coach, or heavy goods vehicle
Failure to wear safety belt - When a motorist or passengers are not wearing proper safety belts, the driver receives the fine in any case. This is a contravention and is punishable of up to a £65 fine.
Improper parking - Parking in a dangerous area, or an area deemed off limits, or a marked emergency vehicle only area. This is a contravention and is punishable of up to a £50 fine.
Running a railway crossing - The act of going around, through, or over a railway crossing without making a full stop, or ignoring flashing warning lights. This is a contravention and is punishable of up to a £50 fine.

Any of these crimes committed in a marked school zone adds the possibility of an added £30 onto the issued fine.

Section 4. Authority to enforce -

Authority to enforce each of the above infractions will be placed on the constabulary and will require that each municipality maintain at least one officer dedicated to traffic safety and enforcement. The Ministry of Transportation is given authority to dictate new standards via legislation and place the above markers on roads they deem fit.


Hereby passed the ATC into law.

Repost so this doesn't get lost. I am still seeking sponsors.

[Costa Alegria]

You should include an extra section on speed limits.

[New Zepuha]

You should include an extra section on speed limits.

The bill already states that speed limits are to be obeyed, and are to be set by the MoT in cases of a multiple lane motorway, and Local municipalities in common roads.

[Costa Alegria]

You should include an extra section on speed limits.

The bill already states that speed limits are to be obeyed, and are to be set by the MoT in cases of a multiple lane motorway, and Local municipalities in common roads.

I meant the actual speed limits themselves.

[Britanno]

The bill already states that speed limits are to be obeyed, and are to be set by the MoT in cases of a multiple lane motorway, and Local municipalities in common roads.

I meant the actual speed limits themselves.

As Minister if Transport, shouldn't you be doing that?

[New Zepuha]

I meant the actual speed limits themselves.

As Minister if Transport, shouldn't you be doing that?

Yeah, that's what this bill is trying to say, is that the speed limits need to be determined by the MoT and local governments based on traffic and road size in their areas.

[Costa Alegria]

As Minister if Transport, shouldn't you be doing that?

And this is how I am doing it. Having his law about road rules and such would be most appropriate place for speed limits.

[New Zepuha]

As Minister if Transport, shouldn't you be doing that?

And this is how I am doing it. Having his law about road rules and such would be most appropriate place for speed limits.

Well I would like to hear your recommendations for limits, you being the MoT after all.

[Britanno]

As Minister if Transport, shouldn't you be doing that?

And this is how I am doing it. Having his law about road rules and such would be most appropriate place for speed limits.

Ok then, why don't you decide the speed limits and Zep puts it in his bill, and puts you down as an author as well.

[New Zepuha]

And this is how I am doing it. Having his law about road rules and such would be most appropriate place for speed limits.

Ok then, why don't you decide the speed limits and Zep puts it in his bill, and puts you down as an author as well.

Wouldn't that make him a sponsor as well? Also, Mr President, how do you like the bill so far?

[The Nihilistic view]

I wouldn't be at all opposed to the outlawing of roundabouts. I've driven one for hours and got absolutely nowhere, they're obviously very useless.

They're fine if designed and used correctly.

Most people I know in the UK prefer roundabouts to intersections, and they hate traffic lights.

[Costa Alegria]

And this is how I am doing it. Having his law about road rules and such would be most appropriate place for speed limits.

Well I would like to hear your recommendations for limits, you being the MoT after all.

I was thinking speed limits like our European neighbours.

Motorways: 130km/h in good conditions/110km/h in poor.
Dual Carriageways: 110km/h
Normal Country Roads: 100km/h on open stretches. Municipalities may choose appropriate speed reductions through towns and villages.
City Roads: 50-80km/h depending on location.
Roadworks: 30km/h

Vehicle Specific:
Car/SUV/Van/etc. Towing Trailer: 80km/h
Truck/Bus: 90km/h

[The Nihilistic view]

Remove Section 3. Solitary confinement has its uses.

Maybe change it to only allow solitary confinement in certain situations? I don't think officers should have the ability to just place prisoners in solitary confinement unless they have a good reason.

For example when a prisoner hurts or murders a fellow prisoner as sometime happens, they should be in solitary. As should crazy people.