National Freedom Coalition [NSG SENATE]

[Byzantium Imperial]

Are we ready to vote?

Candidates

Leader of the Opposition:
Distruzio

Deputy Leader of the Opposition:
Angleter

Shadow Minister of the Interior:
Divitaen
Corenea

Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs:
The Union of the West

Shadow Minister of Finance and the Treasury:
The Union of Christ
Macedonian Grand Empire

Shadow Minister of Justice:
Belmaria
Divitaen
Gallant Old Republic

Shadow Minister of Defence:
Corenea

Shadow Minister of Education:
Dangelia
Belmaria
Brittano

Shadow Minister of Health:
Belmaria

Shadow Minister of Energy:
Skeckoa

Shadow Minister of the Environment:
Phalnia

Shadow Minister of Infrastructure and Transport:
Minarchist States

Shadow Minister of Labour:
Maryginia

Shadow Minister of Research and Astronomy:
The Union of the West

Shadow Minister of Culture and Sports:
Dangelia

Shadow Minister of Business Safety:
Zurkex

Shadow Minister of Telecommunications:
Belmaria

Too late for last minute noms?

[Phalnia]

Are senators allowed to occupy two seats at once?

[Belmaria]

Are we ready to vote?

Candidates

Leader of the Opposition:
Distruzio

Deputy Leader of the Opposition:
Angleter

Shadow Minister of the Interior:
Divitaen
Corenea

Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs:
The Union of the West

Shadow Minister of Finance and the Treasury:
The Union of Christ
Macedonian Grand Empire

Shadow Minister of Justice:
Belmaria
Divitaen
Gallant Old Republic

Shadow Minister of Defence:
Corenea

Shadow Minister of Education:
Dangelia
Belmaria
Brittano

Shadow Minister of Health:
Belmaria

Shadow Minister of Energy:
Skeckoa

Shadow Minister of the Environment:
Phalnia

Shadow Minister of Infrastructure and Transport:
Minarchist States

Shadow Minister of Labour:
Maryginia

Shadow Minister of Research and Astronomy:
The Union of the West

Shadow Minister of Culture and Sports:
Dangelia

Shadow Minister of Business Safety:
Zurkex

Shadow Minister of Telecommunications:
Belmaria

Too late for last minute noms?

I think we should go ahead and vote since we have more than enough candidates.

[Battlion]

There are some with only one candidate and some where the same person is running for multiple positions, how is that "enough" people to vote?

[Belmaria]

There are some with only one candidate and some where the same person is running for multiple positions, how is that "enough" people to vote?

This is true, now that I look deeper. I cannot be shadow minister of Health and Telecoms at the same time...

[Phalnia]

There are some with only one candidate and some where the same person is running for multiple positions, how is that "enough" people to vote?

That's what I was getting at.

[The Nihilistic view]

I am going for defence please.

Although I do quite like environment.

[Britanno]

I object to voting occurring now, I want to wait another 24-48 hours at least.

[Belmaria]

I object to voting occurring now, I want to wait another 24-48 hours at least.

We need to try to hurry this along though. We don't have a lot of time left in the prime minister's term of office.

[Britanno]

I object to voting occurring now, I want to wait another 24-48 hours at least.

We need to try to hurry this along though. We don't have a lot of time left in the prime minister's term of office.

Indeed, but not rush.

[Kalmath]

Would it be out of line to put myself in for running as Minister of Health?

[Belmaria]

Would it be out of line to put myself in for running as Minister of Health?

It would mean finally getting some competition in that area, so I wouldn't object to it!

[Battlion]

My Current Agenda for the Ministry of Justice shall be the following...

• Introduction of a Bill to enable court cases to be available to the public via cameras (excluding cases where national security may be affected)
• Introduction of a Bill to provide contracts for the management of Prisons to Private Business and a new arms-length business set up by the Ministry of Justice
• A new focus on Rehabilitation in our Prisons with partnership with businesses to provide qualifications and skills to prisoners
• Introduction of a Bill to charge Prisoners for any damage they cause to Prison property
• Consultation on the case for Super-Prisons in effort to lower costs
• Appointment of a NBI Director

More may be added to this, however due to limited funding of the Ministry of Justice I have had to look at other methods of managing our prisons. However I wish to note that I shall be actively engaging in talks with the Shadow Minister of Justice and any Senator who wishes to discuss the MoJ's plan for reforming our Justice System to make this an Aurentina for All.

[Minarchist States]

My Current Agenda for the Ministry of Justice shall be the following...

• Introduction of a Bill to enable court cases to be available to the public via cameras (excluding cases where national security may be affected)
• Introduction of a Bill to provide contracts for the management of Prisons to Private Business and a new arms-length business set up by the Ministry of Justice
• A new focus on Rehabilitation in our Prisons with partnership with businesses to provide qualifications and skills to prisoners
• Introduction of a Bill to charge Prisoners for any damage they cause to Prison property
• Consultation on the case for Super-Prisons in effort to lower costs
• Appointment of a NBI Director

More may be added to this, however due to limited funding of the Ministry of Justice I have had to look at other methods of managing our prisons. However I wish to note that I shall be actively engaging in talks with the Shadow Minister of Justice and any Senator who wishes to discuss the MoJ's plan for reforming our Justice System to make this an Aurentina for All.

Trying to privatize the prisons somewhat, eh?

I am a bit iffy on the first bill you propose, unless there is an amendment for minor lawsuits to be able to be withheld from the public by the defendant individual with consent from the jury.

Just an opinion.

[Battlion]

My Current Agenda for the Ministry of Justice shall be the following...

• Introduction of a Bill to enable court cases to be available to the public via cameras (excluding cases where national security may be affected)
• Introduction of a Bill to provide contracts for the management of Prisons to Private Business and a new arms-length business set up by the Ministry of Justice
• A new focus on Rehabilitation in our Prisons with partnership with businesses to provide qualifications and skills to prisoners
• Introduction of a Bill to charge Prisoners for any damage they cause to Prison property
• Consultation on the case for Super-Prisons in effort to lower costs
• Appointment of a NBI Director

More may be added to this, however due to limited funding of the Ministry of Justice I have had to look at other methods of managing our prisons. However I wish to note that I shall be actively engaging in talks with the Shadow Minister of Justice and any Senator who wishes to discuss the MoJ's plan for reforming our Justice System to make this an Aurentina for All.

Trying to privatize the prisons somewhat, eh?

I am a bit iffy on the first bill you propose, unless there is an amendment for minor lawsuits to be able to be withheld from the public by the defendant individual with consent from the jury.

Just an opinion.

I will definitely take the opinions of the Honourable Senator on-board when the Ministry drafts the legislation, we aim to provide transparency to the Courts beyond current means however it remains important to the Ministry that only in the most serious of circumstances should a case not be made public in such a manner such as high media interest, damage to national security and any other situation in which a Judge finds appropriate.

We additionally point out that there have been no Juries in Aurentina due to our current legal system, there are currently no plans to change this.

[Macedonian Grand Empire]

I am against it due to the simple fact that a normal inheritance trial can be turned in a mockery where the nation can see members of the family arguing against each other on who to gain something.

[Distruzio]

To be honest, i would prefer a centrist or a conservative as shadow minister of health. Do we desire to present the position of hostility towards the overwhelmingly supported universal healthcare system currently in place. With great respect to our libertarian friends, im wary of being alienated on so vital an issue to the public consciousness.

Of course, im quite willing to listen to arguements in favor of a libertarian holding that position.

I merely acknowledge hesitation in that regard.

[Britanno]

To be honest, i would prefer a centrist or a conservative as shadow minister of health. Do we desire to present the position of hostility towards the overwhelmingly supported universal healthcare system currently in place. With great respect to our libertarian friends, im wary of being alienated on so vital an issue to the public consciousness.

Of course, im quite willing to listen to arguements in favor of a libertarian holding that position.

I merely acknowledge hesitation in that regard.

I was under the impression Kalmath supported universal healthcare.

[Distruzio]

My Current Agenda for the Ministry of Justice shall be the following...

• Introduction of a Bill to enable court cases to be available to the public via cameras (excluding cases where national security may be affected)
• Introduction of a Bill to provide contracts for the management of Prisons to Private Business and a new arms-length business set up by the Ministry of Justice
• A new focus on Rehabilitation in our Prisons with partnership with businesses to provide qualifications and skills to prisoners
• Introduction of a Bill to charge Prisoners for any damage they cause to Prison property
• Consultation on the case for Super-Prisons in effort to lower costs
• Appointment of a NBI Director

More may be added to this, however due to limited funding of the Ministry of Justice I have had to look at other methods of managing our prisons. However I wish to note that I shall be actively engaging in talks with the Shadow Minister of Justice and any Senator who wishes to discuss the MoJ's plan for reforming our Justice System to make this an Aurentina for All.

Id prefer a greater emphasis on deterrence rather than rehabilitation but otherwise, thats a solid platform.

[Battlion]

I am against it due to the simple fact that a normal inheritance trial can be turned in a mockery where the nation can see members of the family arguing against each other on who to gain something.

What are you against?

If regarding the transparency of the courts, if something is in the interest of the public it should be able to be viewed unless there is good reason. You make it seem like every single case will be watched by every citizen, which I can assure you will not be the case.

[Distruzio]

To be honest, i would prefer a centrist or a conservative as shadow minister of health. Do we desire to present the position of hostility towards the overwhelmingly supported universal healthcare system currently in place. With great respect to our libertarian friends, im wary of being alienated on so vital an issue to the public consciousness.

Of course, im quite willing to listen to arguements in favor of a libertarian holding that position.

I merely acknowledge hesitation in that regard.

I was under the impression Kalmath supported universal healthcare.

And Senator Smith(Belmaria)?

[Battlion]

My Current Agenda for the Ministry of Justice shall be the following...

• Introduction of a Bill to enable court cases to be available to the public via cameras (excluding cases where national security may be affected)
• Introduction of a Bill to provide contracts for the management of Prisons to Private Business and a new arms-length business set up by the Ministry of Justice
• A new focus on Rehabilitation in our Prisons with partnership with businesses to provide qualifications and skills to prisoners
• Introduction of a Bill to charge Prisoners for any damage they cause to Prison property
• Consultation on the case for Super-Prisons in effort to lower costs
• Appointment of a NBI Director

More may be added to this, however due to limited funding of the Ministry of Justice I have had to look at other methods of managing our prisons. However I wish to note that I shall be actively engaging in talks with the Shadow Minister of Justice and any Senator who wishes to discuss the MoJ's plan for reforming our Justice System to make this an Aurentina for All.

Id prefer a greater emphasis on deterrence rather than rehabilitation but otherwise, thats a solid platform.

Additional methods would certainly be considered by the Ministry once we have got the main bulk of our core agenda completed, deterrence is something I believe is important and I will be completely open to any suggestions from Senators.

[Macedonian Grand Empire]

I am against it due to the simple fact that a normal inheritance trial can be turned in a mockery where the nation can see members of the family arguing against each other on who to gain something.

What are you against?

If regarding the transparency of the courts, if something is in the interest of the public it should be able to be viewed unless there is good reason. You make it seem like every single case will be watched by every citizen, which I can assure you will not be the case.

It is simple senator. There are divorces, children custody cases and the lot that can be viewed. Those people deserve their privacy. That has notting to do with transprency.
Criminal case is one thing. But those kind should not be aviable online.

[Divitaen]

Id prefer a greater emphasis on deterrence rather than rehabilitation but otherwise, thats a solid platform.

Additional methods would certainly be considered by the Ministry once we have got the main bulk of our core agenda completed, deterrence is something I believe is important and I will be completely open to any suggestions from Senators.

Since I'm running for Shadow Minister of Justice, I should ask you two things:

1) What's your stance on "trial by jury vs. panel of judges"
2) What's your stance on mandatory minimum sentencing

[Distruzio]

Id prefer a greater emphasis on deterrence rather than rehabilitation but otherwise, thats a solid platform.

Additional methods would certainly be considered by the Ministry once we have got the main bulk of our core agenda completed, deterrence is something I believe is important and I will be completely open to any suggestions from Senators.

Thats quite conciliatory. Thank you.