International Freedom Index

by **Apexiala** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 2:10 pm

by **Drehda** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:31 am

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The Free State of Drehda
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) MT
Your nation's IC population Approx. 5 million
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? Stated in an article of National Constitution
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? Yes - but alleged breaches are dealt with via civil court rather than criminal prosecution brought by the state. Hate speech can be used as evidence in criminal trials but not as an individual charge.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? An independent regulatory watchdog provides oversight and accountability, but companies are responsible for management and regulation in the first instance
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes but police do have powers to issue dispersal orders to citizens in order to protect the peace.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes but police do have power to compel individuals to provide access to such material if subject to a criminal investigation
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes, public display and distribution of such is also permitted

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 31%
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes but must be registered with the government to ensure compliance with tax and labour laws. Different industries are also subject to different levels of inspection and regulation.
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Yes, union membership is common place.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Yes to both elements
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? There is a 91% top marginal tax bracket on income over S.500k per annum.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Yes
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? 16 years old
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? No however anti-monopoly laws apply which can prevent purchase of new assets or see exist portfolios broken up.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes as long as they comply with basic decent laws (display of genitals in a public place is prohibited)
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes, unless they have been given personal curfew as part of an ongoing criminal investigation bail or post-conviction probation conditions.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Yes, provided they have consulted with and obtained the approval of a registered doctor.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Yes
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? Paid employment from 16 years old.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? Marijuana - Yes. So called "party drugs" such as cocaine or MDMA can be possessed for personal use unless simultaneously during the commission of other offenses. I.e if searched and found to be in possession in a small quantity of cocaine the substance may be seized but no prosecution will result. However if arrested for another offence and found to be in possession of a small quantity of cocaine a further charge may result. This is intended to prevent unnecessary criminalisation of minor activity while also deterring low level users from engaging further improper behaviour.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? Courts can issue warrants compelling ISPs to block specific websites if they are linked to the commission or facilitation of crime.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? No.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes, most Drehda's news outlets will cover summaries / roundabouts of foreign press.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? Social Media companies do have statutory obligations to monitor harmful propaganda / hostile disinformation and are accountable to independent watchdog if found to be in breach.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes, however these may be subject to a certain degree of inspection to prevent cross-border distribution of illicit items (explosives, firearms / weapons, narcotics)
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Only where warrants allow law enforcement to do so or a sufficient immediate risk to life, public safety or national security demand such action be completed. Post-hoc judicial oversight hearing is required where such action is taken on urgent safety grounds.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? Only where court issued warrants allow law enforcement to do so or a sufficient immediate risk to life, public safety or national security demand such action be completed. Post-hoc judicial oversight hearing is required where such action is taken on urgent safety grounds

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes, with a passport
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes however citizenship may be withdrawn after 10 years continuously living abroad
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Yes
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Must be at least 18 years old, must have obtained a driving license by passing theory and practical tests. Must have valid insurance.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? Yes, if moving abroad on a long term / permanent basis you must notify the government.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? There is no legal restriction on religion in private. Drehda is an overwhelmingly atheist society however private religious views are seen as an individual's personal business.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? There is no legal restriction on religion in the workplace / public. The provision of prayer rooms in the workplace is at an employer's discretion but is by no means common or typical. Religion is largely seen as an interest for an individual to pursue in their own time and space.
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? No.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? Yes, however hiring / firing decisions cannot be made on religious grounds alone.
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? Particular sects or cults could theoretically be declared as criminal or terrorist groups but there is no examples of this having occurred.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? No
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Yes, there are no legal restrictions. wearing minor religious artifacts (i.e rosary or Kara) is generally accepted without comment, but remains a relatively uncommon sight.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes however for-profit organisations must be registered with the government under employment and tax law.
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? No, as long as reporting is done in good faith and complies with basic industry standards of journalistic integrity and accuracy. Editorial / opinion and entertainment pieces must be clearly labeled and presented.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) Yes
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? Yes, but only in exceptional circumstances such as streakers at public events, unexpected unlawful violence (i.e active terrorist attack captured on live broadcast) or civil / natural disaster. Live news reporting on such events is permitted.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Yes
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Yes, but must comply with Drehdan industry standards.
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? Honesty, integrity and accuracy are highly valued and absence will not be tolerated by the public. Political bias is tolerated and there are news sources representing almost the full spectrum of political views.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes, government departments give frequent press briefings and Secretaries of State are expected to engage openly with the press.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) Yes
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? Electoral Integrity Commission is an independent watchdog. International observers are also permitted and welcomed.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Citizens are free to contact their representatives (National Assembly Members) on any matter they wish. NAMs are required to provide a response, but may use their discretion to raise the matter at the National Assembly.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? At least 21 years old, hold Drehdan citizenship, no criminal convictions.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force?
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Yes
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes however an inference may be drawn at court by a refusal to answer questions.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? No. Minor offences are tried in front of a panel of magistrates or lay-judges. More serious matters are tried by a panel of three professional judges. Most experienced and qualified judges try the most serious offences.
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair?
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Yes
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Successful completion of such a programme is typically a condition of release. Detention can be extended where a court believes an individual represents a risk to the public.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Children are tried in youth courts and detained in separate institutions to adult offenders. Parents of child offenders may be held legally accountable. Juvenile criminal records are not wiped and are held against adult offenders as evidence of poor character and societal risk.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? Yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Yes
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex?
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare?
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender?
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes, although they may be billed for the use depending on circumstances.
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? No

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Social democrat
What type of Government does your country have? Unicameral democratic parliamentary
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 155
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Culturally I suppose Britain but certain elements are drawn from a mis-mash of modern small European countries

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by **Sigmale** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:59 am

Your nation's full name (including pretitle)
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) Yes
Your nation's IC population Around 20,000,000
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes, but only for citizens.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? It is a guaranteed right of all straight, property-owning males (citizens).
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? No
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? No, it is very heavily monitored.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes, but same case as above, only for citizens.
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes, same case as above.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Same case as above.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Same case as above.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? No.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? No.

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 2% for citizens, 99.5% for everyone else.
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Only for citizens, it is heavily regulated for the opressed.
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Depends on the nation it is being imported from and who the CEO of the foreign company is, if the CEO wouldn't qualify as citizen of our nation or promotes anti-sigmalean ideals it is prohibited to do trade with them.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Yes for citizens, no for everyone else.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Yes and no.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? No, as long as the taxes are paid.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes, but it is monitored what is being traded.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Yes for citizens, no for everyone else.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? 18 for citizens, 35 and above for everyone else.
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? Yes, only straight-males are allowed to do so, and it is a requirement for them to become citizens, for everyone else it is considered an extraordinary privilidge.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes for citizens, no for everyone else.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes, and they may do so for the opressed minorities.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes for citizens, no for everyone else.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Technically yes, but it is very heavily regulated.
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? Legally no, but women are very rarely hired, more about that here
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Not on their own free will, it is heavily regulated and depends on their spouse to allow or dissallow it.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Only for citizens.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? 15 and onwards.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? No, drugs are strictly prohibited.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? Yes, any websites that promote anti-Sigmalean ideals and/or pornography (of any kinds)
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? Same case as above.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? No
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? No, it is monitored.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes, but it may be stopped depending on the destinatary.
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Only if the destinatary is considered to be doing wrong.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Only allowed for citizens.
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? No

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws. No
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes for citizens, no for everyone else, it is pending on the approval of a citizens for everyone else.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Same case as above.
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Same case as above.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Exclusive for citizens.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Yes
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes for citizens, no for everyone else, pending on approval of a citizen for everyone else.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Same case as above.
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Same case as above.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? No for citizens, yes for everyone else.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes, but foreigners are subject to our same laws.

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? No
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? Usually yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? Yes
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? As long as they comply with the rest of the laws.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Yes, but they are checked for not containing anti-sigmalean propaganda.
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Only at home or in private religious places, not in public.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes for citizens, no for everyone else.
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Same case as above.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? Usually yes.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) Yes, but it is expected to follow pro-sigmalean beliefs.
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? Sometimes, yes.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Yes, but they most not be anti-sigmalean
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? No
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? Usually yes for citizens, everyone else is usually seen with suspicion.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) No, it is a dominance-hierarchical state, the only way to go up is demonstrating prowess, must be a citizen to be a part of the government.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? -N.A.-
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Only citizens, and yes.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Only for citizens.
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? Already mentioned in 1.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes for citizens, not for everyone else.
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? No
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes for citizens, no for everyone else.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes for citizens, no for everyone else.
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Same case as above.
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Same case as above.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Yes for citizens no for everyone else.
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? same case as above.
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Usually yes, but it has a tendency to be complicated.
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? No
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? No
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Yes, children are not held to the same standard as adults.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? No
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? No and no, homsexuals are considered an opressed minority.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? No
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? No
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? -N.A.-
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? No
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Absolutely not.
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes.
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? No
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? I think it's pretty clear at this point tbh...

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 77% White, 23% other races.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? 1, english.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Conservation of Sigmalean ideals.
What type of Government does your country have? Hierarchical based on masculine dominance.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 50.
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? I don't think there is any in the western world.

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by **Socialist Confederation of America** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:53 pm

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The Socialist Confederation of American States
Your nation's current year 1920
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) Industrial Age/Pre WW2/MT1A
Your nation's IC population 27,582,640
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes.

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? Freedom of expression, among other rights are guaranteed by the constitution
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? Yes, to a limited extent. We only officially outlaw racism in most areas outside of Texas, but besides that, it is not restricted.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? N/A
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? N/A
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes. These rights are held sacrosanct in the country.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? N/A
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes.

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 45% is the national standard, but for incomes higher than a certain amount, it's around 50-60%.
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? No. We're a socialist nation, after all. For towns, people can apply for leadership at a specific firm, but otherwise it's outlawed.
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? For state owned industries, they can freely trade with the outside world, but again, there is no private business.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Yes, and unionization is mandatory.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Private business is outlawed.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? The Central Government can limit income based on absurd amounts, but this is only called in during emergency's. Other restrictions can include the "limit" to be payed back to them in the form of welfare or higher education upon request of the citizen.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? N/A
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? There's no need for approval from government, so yes.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? Citizens cannot officially own private property, with the exception of citizens who live in rural areas or if it's farmland.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes, with some exceptions regarding suggestive clothing that is generally NSFW. Though this "restriction" is never really enforced.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? Yes, but this only applies to woman with disabilities working in some industries.
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. The government takes a neutral stance on the issue of abortion, and doesn't prohibit abortions, but it is banned at the first month of pregnancy. Care for it isn't the most high quality, however.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Yes.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? 16.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? Possession of drugs is handed out by the state, but dispensaries for, say, smoking it located in some secluded areas.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? N/A
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? N/A
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes.
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? N/A
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes, if they submit to general routine checks.
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Yes, but not thoroughly.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes.
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? No.

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes, if they submit to general checks for banned items across states. Kinda like how California today checks for fruit and vegetables before entering the border.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes, but cannot travel through or to demilitarized zones (Kansas and Kentucky).
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? There is a mandatory waiting period of 2 months before reentering the country, but yes.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes, but are required to give a 2 weeks notice.
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Yes, both private and public-produced cars are available.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? Citizens are required to "clock in" to work when they're assigned, but that's it.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes.

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? Yes. It is considered to be sacrosanct.
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? In some circumstances like in abortion, or in general healthcare, but generally no.
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? No.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No.
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Yes.
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes, though there is a bias present for Texans.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Yes.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? No. They must submit an application to operate under the public broadcasting system.
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? No.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) Yes.
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes.
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? Cut.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Yes, but only if they submit to regulations.
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Yes, but private citizens can refuse to cover for privacy reasons. Government officials however, cannot abstain from commenting if asked.
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? I would believe so?
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes, see above statement.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) Yes. Democracy is held to the highest regard here.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? Yes, local governments observe the election process.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes, and yes.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes.
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? Candidate must speak Fluent English, must be a full citizen (Or at least in the process of obtaining citizenship) and must pay taxes (Which most do, anyway.)
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes.
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes, extensively so.
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Yes.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes, during available office hours.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes.
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes.
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes, though some courts are biased (In line with the state of Texas dominating a lot of the politics).
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Depends. Again, there is the bias because of the size of Texas, but generally yes.
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes.
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes.
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Yes.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Yes, and the prison system is centered around it.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Yes.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? No, and No. But that might change in a few years depending if the protests get big enough.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Yes.
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? No official decision has been made on the matter since it's a very rare occurrence for someone to be trans but for the time being, yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes.
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? No.
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes. We had a coup over it, after all.
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes.
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes.
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? Ironically, no. The coup that formed the Socialist Confederation had a goal of ending slavery and achieving Solidarity for all, regardless of race, color, or creed.

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We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) American/Caucasian: 56.02%, African American: 39.91% Other: 4.09%
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? English, Swahili, Afrikaans and Spanish
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Socialism
What type of Government does your country have? Socialist Democratic Federal Republic
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 652
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Vietnam, East Germany

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by **Ostaja** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:50 pm

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) Federal Republic of Ostaja
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimized for MT/PMT nations) MT
Your nation's IC population 234 million
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Sure!

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? Article V, Section 6 in the Ostaji Constitution states that citizens “shall have the freedom of speech with regards to public and private life. This freedom shall not infringe on the life or safety of a fellow citizen”.
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? The second sentence in Article V, Section 6 has been cited by the courts as prohibiting hate speech as a threat to the safety of a fellow citizen.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? Social media companies are required to have some form of moderation for hate speech as part of their company policy, but the government is not able to do the monitoring for them. Companies that refuse to comply are fined monthly.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes; the same rights outlined in the Constitution apply to social media.
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes; the same rights outlined in the Constitution apply to physical speech.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes, so long as such cursing does not warrant hate speech
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 40%. The nation has a progressive taxing system, with higher income earners paying closer to 49%, and lower income earners paying closer to 34%.
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionize? They may choose their employment, and the right to unionize is protected by the Constitution (freedom of assembly in public and commercial matters, Article V Section 7)
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Private businesses are allowed in the nation’s economy. There are limited antitrust regulations in place at this time, focused on breaking up monopolies. No legislation is currently in place regarding oligopolies, although some politicians are working on such legislation.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? No
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Yes
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? 16
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? No

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Citizens may choose whatever style of clothing they like, but nudity is an issue delegated to the property owner. Nudity is prohibited on public property (ie. Government buildings, schools, etc.)
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes. Citizens seeking name changes simply need to go to a local magistrate, fill out the appropriate paperwork, and provide a processing fee of 15 bolts (national currency). Citizens who cannot afford this fee may apply for a waiver.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No. Discrimination on the basis of gender is prohibited by the Constitution.
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Yes. Currently there are no laws prohibiting abortions on the state or federal level. Some more conservative states, included Fixturn, Ansarai, and Ridgeslik, have legislated some requirements for licensing a clinic, resulting in fewer clinics in these three states, but no other restrictions have been applied at this time.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Yes, this is protected in the constitution.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? Citizens may work without restriction at the age of 18. Citizens aged 15-17 may work after filing to do so with parental consent. Children age 15-17 may only work part-time.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? Yes

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? No. While not explicitly protected in the Constitution, the right to privacy has been included in court cases regarding the freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, and has largely stood through court rulings.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? No.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? Yes
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? No
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? No

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes. Citizens may obtain a passport at any age from a local magistrate.
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes. The University of Leighport is host to the nation’s first and largest foreign exchange programs in Leighport, Walluna.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Yes
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes.
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Citizens must currently have a driver’s license before purchasing a personal motor vehicle.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? Citizens are required to register to vote when moving to a new permanent residence. Day-to-day travel is not legally monitered.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes. The nation’s tourism is focused on the its national parks in the Mrozengory Ranges and other, more rural parts of the country.

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? Yes, so long as those practices do not inhibit another citizen’s freedoms or safety. There has been no issue to date.
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? It depends, but often no. If the withholding is considered discriminatory based on “personal traits beyond the scope of personal choice” (exemplified in Article V, Section 3 of the Constitution), then the behavior is considered unconstitutional.
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? No.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No.
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Yes.
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Yes and yes.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes. Freedom of the press was originally interpreted by the courts as protected through freedom of speech (Article V, Section 6), but a constitutional amendment recently passed enshrining the freedom of the press outright. This freedom, like other Article V freedoms, may not infringe on the life or safety of an Ostaji citizen.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticize the Government? No.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) OPR, Ostaji Public Radio, is funded by the federal government but not run by it. An independent board has been assigned to run the station.
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes. The most popular news center, the Ostaji Herald, is the most trusted source of news, followed by OPR, and there are various privately owned news outlets run at the state and local levels.
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? No.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Yes, so long as they follow the guidelines currently laid out by Article V (must not infringe on the life or safety of a citizen).
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Yes, so long as they follow the guidelines currently laid out by Article V (must not infringe on the life or safety of a citizen).
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? The Ostaji Herald and OPR are considered unbiased, and local news coverage tends to be unbiased as well. The more partisan news outlets are the privately-owned ones operating at a state level, which tend to adopt the political leanings of the state they are based in.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) Yes.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinized by an independent body? Yes. The Elections Board is publicly funded but independently run to ensure political neutrality. The President of the Senate (or simply President), a post that is constitutionally mandated to swear off political affiliations, may appoint members of the Board.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes, and although they are not expressly entitled to one, the government typically provides one for major issues or faces ridicule by the press.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes.
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? All senators must be of the age of twenty-five, have been a naturalized citizen for five years or since the formation of the Federal Republic, and must reside in the state or locality they put themselves forth to represent. The Chancellor is selected from members of the Senate, and the President may or may not be selected from the Senate, but must be at least thirty years old.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticize the ruling Government/party? Yes.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticize the ruling Government/party? Yes.
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes. The President determines the timetables for legislation brought forth, and has traditionally required a minimum of twenty-four hours between a bill’s introduction to the Senate and the final vote to allow for debate.
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Frequently, but they are not required. Smaller bills often skip this process.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes.
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes. According to Article V, Section 9, “no citizen shall be forced to represent themselves in a court of law,” and thus are guaranteed an opportunity for a public defender.
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes. According to Article V, Section 9, “no citizen shall be forced to self-incriminate”.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes. Jury duty is listed as a citizen duty in the Constitution under Article VI, Section 3
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Yes
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes, up to the Supreme Court.
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Prisons have a mandatory minimum cell size and living conditions, food quality, and other basic human right standards are monitored by the Department of Internal Affairs to ensure prisoners are not maltreated. The Federal Republic also opens itself to international monitoring by the WA periodically to protect against corruption.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Yes
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Yes.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes. The freedoms listed in Article V cover protections for all citizens.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? Yes, same-sex marriage is legal in Ostaja.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Yes
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes, so long as they use their private or public health insurance. Most citizens are covered privately or publically.
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? Yes
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? No. Segregation is seen as a violation of the Article V Freedoms.

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) About 65% are native Ostaji (a combination of Polish/English), and the remaining 35% various other minorities spanning the world over.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? English and Polish are the official languages for the Federal Republic as a whole.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? The current government is ruled by a centrist coalition between the Federal Union Party (center-left) and the Sovereignty Party (center right). The FUP has about twice the representation of the Sov Party, so the Chancellor is an FUP senator.
What type of Government does your country have? Federal Republic.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? Currently 97, but a constitutional amendment recently passed to expand the Senate after popular protests were held feeling the Senate was not accurately reflecting the country. The number of seats the Senate will have for the next election is expected to be roughly 361.
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Something like Ukraine or Argentina (large landmass, agriculturally focused).

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Are you satisfied with this index? Yes! It is wonderfully detailed.
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? None at this time.

by **Pinochetist Shark Hunters** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 4:54 pm

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The Incorporated States of Pinochetist Shark Hunters
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) Modern tech
Your nation's IC population 8 million (using NS stats for that, for now)
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Sure

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes, unless said speech is pro-socialist/communist (including pro-fascist/Nazi as the leader considers them to be socialists), pro-shark, or criticizing the leader and his personal life
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? No official protections in place besides the leader's word
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? No, hate speech is legal unless it's homophobic hate speech directed towards the leader and his husband
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? Yes
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes, except for the exceptions already outlined above
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes, again except for the exceptions outlined above
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? No official laws against it, which is sometimes utilized as a loophole by rebellious citizens
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? No
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? No

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) Non-existent because "taxation is socialism"
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes as long as it's not a business selling or promoting anything illegal
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Yes, but unions are illegal because "they're socialist"
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Yes, no restrictions on business transactions unless they involve illegal products
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? No because that would be "socialism"
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes, again as long as it's nothing illegal
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? No; everyone must be vetted to prevent socialists/communists or any of the ethnic groups deemed a "security threat" from opening up an account
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? Any age
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? No restrictions unless a person is a known socialist/communist or a member of an ethnic group deemed a "security threat".

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? No; cross-dressing or anything else that would suggest transgenderism or homosexuality is forbidden. Additionally, pro-socialist/communist and pro-shark symbols cannot be displayed
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes, unless they're changing their name as a result of being transgender
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes, except for with the ethnic groups deemed a "security threat"
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? Yes; in most cases women are expected to be housewives and stay at home mothers. However, in rare circumstances women are permitted to hold careers (such as in the case of being a widow)
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. No
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Yes, except for socialist/communist parties or pro-shark activism
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? As soon as they are physically able to handle it
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? No; even alcohol is banned

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? Yes; any sites containing pro-socialist/communist or pro-shark material are blocked. Pornography sites are also blocked
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? Yes, see above
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? As long as it is heavily vetted first for material that the leader is opposed to - if nothing objectionable is found then it is permitted
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Again, see above. Also, anything pro-socialist/communist or pro-shark is immediately banned
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? No, see above answers
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Only if the citizens sending and receiving them are known to be either pro-socialist/communist, pro-shark, or a member of an ethnic group deemed to be a "security threat"
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? No
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? Only if the citizens sending and receiving them are known to be either pro-socialist/communist, pro-shark, or a member of an ethnic group deemed to be a "security threat"

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes, but not to pro-socialist/communist nations
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes, but not with pro-socialist/communist nations
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Only after being heavily vetted and if nothing objectionable is discovered then they are welcome back
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Having a valid driver's license, that's about it
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? No
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes, but it's not a particularly popular destination for most

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes, except for Catholicism which is banned due to the leader's belief that it has been "infiltrated by marxists".
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? Yes, except for Catholicism
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes, except for Catholicism
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? Yes
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? Only those unique to Catholicism
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Yes, except for Catholic materials
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Yes

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Only if it follows all the restrictions already put in place for media (such as no pro-socialist/communist or pro-shark material, no criticizing the leader's policies and personal life, etc.)
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes, as long as the above rules are followed
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? Yes
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) Yes, as long as the rules laid out above are followed
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? Yes, if something objectionable is directly said on air
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Yes, as long as they follow the media rules of the nation
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? The nation does not regulate what goes on in the media of other nations
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? Yes, because questioning them is akin to questioning the government's policies
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Ye, but interviews tend to be scripted anyway to follow a specific narrative that the leader wants out

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) No; the current leader is dictator for life
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? N/A
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes, although responses are never guaranteed.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? No, very little transparency exists
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? In the case of the current leader stepping down his replacement would have to be directly approved by him and his husband.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? No
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? No
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? No
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? No, the leader only consults his husband on prospective laws. If they are both in agreement then the law is passed.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes, but getting answers back is rare

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Only if the suspect isn't a known socialist/communist or a member of an ethnic group deemed a "security threat".
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes; same as above
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes; same as above
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Typically no
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? N/A
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Only if the charges were not on a basis of being pro-socialist/communist, pro-shark, or a member of one of the ethnic groups deemed a "security threat".
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes, but only if they're not imprisoned for being pro-socialist/communist, pro-shark, or a member of one of the ethnic groups deemed a "security threat".
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? No, especially not the prisons holding socialists/communists.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? No; the nation's focus is entirely on punishment
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Not typically

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes, unless they're known socialists/communists.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? No; only same sex marriage recognized and legal in the nation is that of the leader and his husband.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? No; see above.
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? No; only male and female are recognized. Anyone claiming to be trans or non-binary is deemed mentally ill and sent to mandatory conversion therapy.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? N/A
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? N/A
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? No
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? No, because being openly LGBTQA+ would get them into legal trouble in the first place.
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? Yes; a few certain ethnic groups the leader dislikes and deems a "Security threat" are viewed as lesser and frequently mistreated as a result of it.

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) Mixed; exact percentages unknown
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? One; English
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Whatever the leader happens to approve of with a dash of Augusto Pinochet's ideology thrown in.
What type of Government does your country have? Totalitarian dictatorship
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? Two: the leader and his husband
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Tbh, no clue as this nation is entirely satirical and poking fun at the beliefs of some idiot I knew irl.

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by **New Ethyrea** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:30 pm

Your nation's full name The Federation of New Ethyrea
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level Post-modern Technology
Your nation's IC population 1,390,000,000
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes, please.

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? Citizens cannot be fined or jailed by the government for what they say. The right to free speech is ingrained in legislation.
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? No.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? Yes.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? No, private social media companies can set their own rules on what is or is not considered rule-breaking speech.
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes.

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) Around 23%. This figure represents the average percentage of a citizen's total income paid to the government and includes income tax, land value tax, value-added tax, and all other taxes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Yes, assuming no restrictions in the legislation of said other nation.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionize? Yes, and yes. The government strongly backs the right to unionize and form worker cooperatives.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Yes, but there are some laws such as child labor and working condition regulations to ensure there is no exploitation of workers. There currently isn't any anti-trust regulation in the nation.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? No.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes, in fact, many citizens prefer the convenience of online shopping.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Yes.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? 18.
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses, and commodities for any reason? No, but there are things like land value tax that may discourage citizens from buying land.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No.
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Yes, abortions are available at all times during pregnancy for whatever reason, although due to technological advancements, many prefer to use artificial wombs to save the life of the fetus.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Yes.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? Sixteen, but fourteen-year-olds can work with parental approval. There are further regulations on workers below the age of eighteen to ensure their rights are not violated.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? Yes, and they are permitted to possess hard drugs as well.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? No.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? No.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes.
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? Yes.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes.
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Yes.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes.
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? No.

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Yes.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes.
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? There aren't any restrictions.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? No.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes.

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? Yes.
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? Yes.
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? There are no bans on religions as a whole, but if certain religious rituals involve harming people without their consent, those specific acts are restricted.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No.
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? No.
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Yes.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? No.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists)
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes.
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? No.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Yes.
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Yes.
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? Yes.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) Yes.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? Yes, measures are taken to ensure election integrity.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes, and if there is enough support lawmakers will generally try to make the petition into reality.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes.
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the nation, and must be at least 25 years of age.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes.
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes.
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Yes.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes.
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes.
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Yes, all juries are constructed to be as unbiased as possible.
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes.
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes.
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Yes.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Yes, prison focuses on rehabilitation over punishment.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Yes.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Yes.
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes.
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? Yes.
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes.
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes.
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes.
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? No.

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Social libertarianism. Economically centrist leaning slightly left, culturally progressive, and civically libertarian.
What type of Government does your country have? Democratic, with a Federal Legislature and President.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 250
(OOC) Which real-life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Maybe Taiwan?

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Are you satisfied with this index? Yes, it's very well made and comprehensive.
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? Nope, keep up the great work! I seriously respect the effort you've put into this and the continuous updates after two years.

by **Orcuo** » Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:01 pm

by **La Xinga** » Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:03 pm

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The Not a Likespammer of La Xinga
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) MT
Your nation's IC population 4.223 billion
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Sure!

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Absolutely, unless it's advocating for the death of a persons' children or advocating for the death of anyone in the family of the leader.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? The government simply does not punish people for what they speak.
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? No.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? Yes.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes.
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes, as long as it's not blocking traffic, thus impeding on economic progress.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes, although not in a government building, and it's generally looked down upon by the public.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Yes, as long as it's not advocating for revolution or criminal actvity.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes, as long as it's not advocating for revolution or criminal activity.

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 24%
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Yes, though their are some tariffs on goods from other countries.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Yes, although businesses have the right to fire their workers if they unionize.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Yes, and they are not beholden to antitrust regulations, but sometimes the leader breaks up some supermassive ones if they begin to influence the government.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? No.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Yes.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? 0
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? Not really.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Not if it is immodest.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? ....Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? Private businesses may do as they please, but the government doesn't (excluding certain religious roles).
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. No, unless it's life-threatening to the mother.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? As long as the movement does not advocate for the overthrow of the government or criminal activity.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? 16
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? No.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? No, besides certain websites which promote nudity, the overthrow of the government, or criminal activity.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? No, besides certain websites which promote nudity, the overthrow of the government, or criminal activity.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes, as long as that int. media doesn't promote nudity, the overthrow of the government, or criminal activity.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes, as long as that dissenting opinion doesn't promote nudity, the overthrow of the government, or criminal activity.
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? Yes, as long as that information doesn't promote nudity, the overthrow of the government, or criminal activity.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes, as long as those photos & videos don't promote nudity, the overthrow of the government, or criminal activity.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes.
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? No.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes.
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? No.

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes, although it is generally frowned upon, and the government may not grant you a job in the government or a promotion if that's what those individuals seek.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes, although it is extremely frowned upon.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Yes, with open arms!
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes.
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? You must not have killed someone to be able to own a vehicle, and they must be 18+.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? No/
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes.

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? Yes.
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? Yes.
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? No.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No.
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Yes.
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes, but for the religious roles of the government, an atheist cannot fill those roles. Atheism is also generally frowned upon.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Yes.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? No.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) I mean, it's run by the state, so it reports what the state wants it to.
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes.
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? No.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? NO.
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Mostly, as long as they aren't impeding on government property which the government does not allow them to place their grimy non-La-Xingan feet on.
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? Yes, mostly, but since their independent, they do have some biases.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes, but they mustn't accost government officials.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) The upper house is directly chosen by the the Best Person in the World himself. They make the laws together with the leader. The Lower House is more of a Grand jury, deciding if the bill is sensible even.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinized by an independent body? No.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? They can write whatever they want to the government, but we do not have the time nor the resources to satisfy the vast amounts of spam such a system would receive.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Not really.
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? (For the Lower House only) Must be over the age of 40 and be born in La Xinga. He must've also never committed a criminal offense.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes.
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes.
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? The upper house is directly chosen by the the Best Person in the World himself. They make the laws together with the leader. The Lower House is more of a Grand jury, deciding if the bill is sensible even.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes, doesn't mean they'll answer though.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes.
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes.
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes (although it can sometimes be used against them).
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Yes.
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Usually.
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes, unless their friends are also under investigation for a crime/crimes.
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Yeah.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme (?) available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Sometimes.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Indeed.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognize SSMs performed abroad? No.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? No.
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? No.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? *Not applicable*
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? *Not applicable*
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Racial? Yes. Sexual? They don't exist.
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes.
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? There are no LGBT+ people to do so, just like there are no people who enjoy spreading mayonnaise and lemonade on the local fire hydrant at 2:35:43 AM.
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? No.

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 85% ethnically La Xingan, 6% Violetist, and 9% immigrant.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? There are no "official" ones.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Right-wing
What type of Government does your country have? Mostly autocratic, but some positions (the lower house) are elected.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? Of the upper-house, 50. Of the lower, 100.
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? None, literally none.

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Are you satisfied with this index? Ja.
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? Ja.

by **Politonicana** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:56 am

[spoiler=International Freedom Index]
Your nation's full name (including pretitle) Republic of Politonicana
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) Modern
Your nation's IC population 6 million
Would you like to receive a TG uating you when your nation has been scored? Yes

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes, the law guarantees complete freedom of expression, but in practice this is sometimes limited.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? In the constitution of the country there is a law on the full right to express one's thoughts.
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? yes
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? The government is trying to control many social networks. And Facebook was generally limited due to violations of the "values of the country."
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes. Everyone can say what they want, but if it attracts a lot of attention, then the government can intervene
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? The police can pay attention to this, and then detain.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 16%
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Fully
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? in general, yes
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Yes, yes
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? No
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? completely allowed
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Certainly, yes.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? 14
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? No

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens to alter their legal names? Yes, unless it's in an attempt to hide from law enforcement
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? No
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Yes, but only if it threatens the woman's health, but it's forbidden to do it just like that.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Yes
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? 16
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use?
Yes, but trading is prohibited.
Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? No
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? Where untruth spreads, and if the government doesn't like it.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes, but often
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? yes
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? No
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? No
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? No

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Yes
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Need to have a driver's license
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? No
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? Yes
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? There are no subjects in schools that infringe on religious rights. This was done on purpose so that there were no such cases.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? Yes
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? Only world religions allowed
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Yes
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Under the law, all religions are equal before the law, but in practice this is not entirely true. It happens that they often exalt Christianity and people with this religion.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Home yes, work yes

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? The government controls the work of independent media, but not completely
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? Yes
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) The state broadcaster is controlled but has partial freedom.
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? Partially
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Yes
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Yes
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? There are often corrupt media. So the answer is: partially.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) Violations are frequent, according to NGOs, but electoral democracy is still generally maintained.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? Yes. NGOs are present at elections.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes, but the government rarely responds to this.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? Over 25 years old, has the citizenship of this country, has popularity and fame among society.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? is it dangerous
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? is it dangerous
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Sometimes
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? No Не совсем
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Not completely
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Yes
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Yes

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? No, yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? No
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? Yes
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Not really
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? No

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
What is the position of your nation's ruling Government?Trying to move towards democracy
What type of Government does your country have? open anocracy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there?
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?

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Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? No, but it's so good

by **Starrden** » Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:33 pm

by **Ankuran** » Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:30 am

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The People's Commonwealth of Ankuran/La Communauté populaire d'Anquorin
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) MT
Your nation's IC population 47.2 million
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? No thanks; I'll come back and check.

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Citizens and residents are permitted to express themselves as they please, in public or private, except where such expression infringes on others' rights of expression or is a danger to others. Citizens and residents are allowed to exercise full control over private platforms to the full extent afforded by the law and/or lessor.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? Citizens and residents are afforded the right to peaceably protest and petition for redress of grievances, up to and including in a court of law.
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? Hate speech laws do not exist, but what would be considered "hate speech" in other nations oftentimes falls afoul of harassment and/or assault laws.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? No. The government can intervene in any platform in the name of public order and safety, though this power isn't absolute and can be challenged in a court of law.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes.
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Yes. The right to criticize the government is considered fundamental.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes (see above).

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 10% for citizens and residents, but scaling as high as 30% for businesses and individuals based on annual income.
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes. Theoretically any business venture requires proper licensing, but exceptions are often made (i.e. kids running lemonade stands, annual rummage sales, and generally any other small-scale and legal operation)
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Yes, although the government reserves the right to impose tariffs, embargoes, bans, and so forth.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Yes to both. The right to unionize is considered fundamental. By the same token, unions which engage in exploitative practices can face legal action up to and including fines, dissolution, and incarceration.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Technically all businesses are property of the state, but in practice, the state doesn't interfere in nonessential businesses beyond guidelines unless a crime is being committed.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? In the event of economic emergency, the government reserves the right to raise income tax as high as 120% for any individual or business earning over a certain yearly income amount (the exact amount chosen when the act is invoked), but so far this contingency has never been invoked.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Yes, although the government reserves the right to freeze and/or claim any account in the event of criminal activity and/or outstanding fines and/or outstanding ordered payments.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? Any age, although minors require at least one of their parents and/or guardians cosign.
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? Technically land, property, businesses, and commodities are all property of the state, though in practice the economy is little different from a free market where the government is able to intervene and invoke eminent domain and forfeiture.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? In public, certain articles of clothing can be banned for health concerns, public order, and/or obscenity (not only for being overtly sexual but also for being too visceral), but these restrictions are few and far between.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Citizens can enter anywhere restrictions to entry haven't been enacted by state and/or private owners.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Federal law protects the right for a woman to seek and receive an abortion for health concerns, including in instances of sexual assault or incest. Individual provinces, parishes, communes, and cities are free to restrict access to abortions for other reasons, although federal law also guarantees the right for individuals to challenge such a denial. Finally, federal law prohibits clinics and hospitals from asking someone their reason for seeking an abortion.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Yes
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? Minors can begin working at 15 with permission from the parent or guardian with primary custody, though minors can begin working sooner in family-owned businesses as long as all other labor laws are observed. Individuals can also petition for the right to begin working earlier. However, minors are not permitted to work in certain industries where they would be exposed to unsafe conditions. Businesses are additionally allowed to disallow minors based on their discretion.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? Yes, as long they aren't minors.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? Only those websites primarily catering to illegal activities.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? No
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? Yes, subject to the discretion of the platform's controller
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes, provided such media does not contain illegal content
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes, as long as the contents of such packages do not contain illegal materials
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Only with probable cause
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes, as long as doing so doesn't potentially undermine government stability or jeopardize national security.
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? Only with probable cause

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes, although citizens and residents might face travel restrictions based on current or former criminal status
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes, unless the travel is undertaken with the express intent to partake in activities illegal within Ankuran
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Yes, except in the instance of formal deportation or banishment
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes, although individuals with certain criminal histories are typically required to give notice
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Operating a motor vehicle requires a proper license. Minors may obtain a license only if they're at least 15 years of age and only with permission of the primary parent or guardian, who assumes liability for the minor. Anyone may purchase a motor vehicle even if they're unlicensed.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? No, unless required to do so due to current or previous criminal status.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes, unless those practices endanger the life or wellbeing of others.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? Yes, as above.
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? Only if the child in question is 14 years old or younger.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes, unless those practices endanger the life or wellbeing of others or pose a significant threat to public order.
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? No.
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? No
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? No, except where that content violates other laws.
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Yes.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes (see notes on state ownership of businesses, above)
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes (see above)
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? No
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) Yes, except where such operation poses a risk to public safety, public order, and/or national security
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? Content of a sexual and/or visceral nature may be censored or cut depending on the time the program airs.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Yes
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Yes
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? As honest and unbiased as anyone else
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes, unless a crime is committed in the commission of obtaining the interview (harassment, trespassing, breaking and entering, and so forth)

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) Yes, although certain positions, such as Ministers, are appointed.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? In addition to private watchdog groups, elections and referenda are overseen by the government's Office of the Interior, which is a separate branch from the legislative, executive, judicial, and fiduciary branchs.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? The government may be petitioned, but the government is not required to respond to frivolous or bad faith petitions.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? Only citizens of at least 19 years of age may run for office. Naturalized citizens may run for office. Conviction of a federal criminal offense disqualifies one from office. Specific offices and districts may have additional qualifications unique to them.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Depends. At the federal level, laws are generally passed by Parliament and the Prime Minister; lesser levels reserve the right to pass a law only through provincial vote. In either case, executive orders can be placed into effect without vote or deliberation. However, most laws (or things which carry the force of law, like executive orders) can be overturned by public referendum.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Yes
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes, unless said family or friend was an accomplice or otherwise enabled the crime, or if the family or friend has certain criminal histories and/or ties to criminals.
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Yes
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Incarceration focuses almost exclusively on rehabilitation over punitive incarceration.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Yes

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Citizens yes, but residents (those residing in the nation but are not citizens) do not have access to the same levels of healthcare or education as citizens.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Yes
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? Yes
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? Residents (that is, those residing within Ankuran but are not citizens) are generally afforded lesser rights than full citizens. In particular, residents are often required to pay for goods and services (healthcare, insurance, utilities, and so forth) which Ankurani citizens would have free access to.

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 71% white, 14% black, 15% other
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? One: French.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Center-left communitarianism.
What type of Government does your country have? Presidential-parliamentary federation.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? Unsure
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Unsure.

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by **Sophya** » Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:37 pm

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The Matriarchy of Sophya.
Your nation's current year 2023.
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) Modern Technology.
Your nation's IC population ~400,000.
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes, please.

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? The Freedom of Expression is a constitutional right afforded to all citizens. Companies and departments trying to remove this right from their employees (in ways that the government doesn't) will face some very serious charges.
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? Yes.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? Social media companies based in Sophya must conform to our laws, but are otherwise permitted to run their platforms as they see fit.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes.
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes, as long as the encrypted application isn't used for malicious/illegal purposes.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes.

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 27.5
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes, so long as these businesses conform to our many, many, many regulations.
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Yes and yes.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? No.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? No, but the rich are heavily taxed.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes, with some limitations.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Sophya's banks are owned by the government and our citizens aren't permitted to open bank accounts with banks in other countries, so no.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? There is no age limit for opening a personal bank account.
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? Yes, there are restrictions in place which prevent private ownership of some properties and commodities, like hospitals and medicine.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No.
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Yes, abortions (always in the first trimester, usually in the second trimester, and sometimes in the third trimester) are permitted.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Yes.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? 18, although exceptions can be made in some cases of the emancipation of minors.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? Yes.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? Yes, Sophya requires ISPs to block websites that freely encourage and engage in illegal activities.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? Yes, we require websites whose
servers are located in Sophya to conform to our restrictions on free speech and expression. If a server is located in a different nation but the person who owns the website is Sophyan, we may contact that government and ask for help.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes, but we work hard to teach our citizens to be careful on the web and inform them of potential propaganda.
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? Yes, as long as they conform to our restrictions on free speech and expression.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes, as long as they conform to our restrictions on free speech and expression.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes, as long as these packages and letters don't contain contraband.
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Only when we have good reason to believe that they contain contraband.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes, as long as they're not sharing classified information.
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? Not typically. However, if our citizens receive fraudulent or otherwise legally dubious outbound mail, they're free to inform us so that we may investigate the responsible party.

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Yes.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes.
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Citizens need only an appropriate license (which they can get once they've turned 18) in order to operate a personal motor vehicle.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? Yes. Most trucks, trains, planes, boats, and busses are required to have an electronic recording device installed in order to aid in rescue missions and legal disputes.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes.

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? Yes.
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? No. Parents are permitted to be present during lessons and inform their children of their own opinions after school, but they may not hinder their children's academic prospects by witholding important facts about the world.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? Yes, as long as they're conforming to Sophya's anti-discrimination laws.
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? No religions are banned, but some religious practices (like FGM) are.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No.
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Yes.
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Yes.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes, as long as they follow our regulations.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? No, our media companies are not expected to censor stories which criticise the government.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) Yes, within certain legal bounds.
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes.
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? No, not usually. State-run media has been cut once or twice, e.g. when a news anchor ended her life during live airing.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Yes.
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Yes.
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? The state-run media are honest and unbiased in their reporting, but miscellanous media often hire passionate and heavily opinionated journalists.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) Yes.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? Yes, we frequently involve a handful of NGOs to observe and scrutinise our elections.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes and yes.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes, Sophya has its own Freedom of Information Act.
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? You must be at least 18 years of age, must be a Sophyan citizen, must not be a citizen of another country, must not have been convicted of any felonies, must have lived in Sophya for at least 10 years, and must not have previously served more than two terms.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes.
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes.
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Yes.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes.
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes.
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Yes.
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes, provided that they haven't already reached the top tier of the judiciary branch.
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes.
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Yes.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Yes, rehabilitation programmes are required in most cases.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Yes.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Yes.
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes.
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? Yes.
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes.
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes.
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes.
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? No.

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 86.5% Sophyan, 5.2% French, 1.6% Romani, and 6.7% Others.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? English is the only official language, however, there are three other recognised national languages: French, Romani, and Sophyan Sign Language.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Democratic progressivist.
What type of Government does your country have? Federal parliamentary constitutional republic.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? Sophya has 72 members in the House of Representatives and 30 members in the House of Councillors
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Sweden, Iceland, or Finland.

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Are you satisfied with this index? Yes.
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? N/A

by **National Stational Nation** » Sun Apr 02, 2023 10:09 pm

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The Republic of National Stational Nation
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) 1
Your nation's IC population 6b
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? By the Freedom License. To get a Freedom License, go to the National Building of Freedom. There, you can ask a form in the counter and get your Freedom License. With it you can have Freedom of Speech and more free objects except things not allowed in the government while doing that. Minimum age for Freedom Licenses are 18.
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? No.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? Yes.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes.
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? No.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? No.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? No.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Leaning towards no, the things legal are fake freedom index number showings, and others, but not severe ones.

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 25%
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes, unless they get a Business License. Minimum age of getting the license is 18 for a small business and 21 for a large business. Business Licenses can be traded with anyone but they still keep your company. To get a Business License, go to the National Building of Business. There, you can ask a form in the counter and get your Business License. With it you can have a business.
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Leaning towards yes, since our nation has a lot of cargoes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Yes, regulated and encouraged.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Yes, regulated but discouraged.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? No.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Via the Business License if you are 21 or the Freedom License.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? 18. Or 21.
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? Yes, regulated. Citizens' property can be at least 6000 square meters. $25,000 to expand the land.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes, that includes Nationale merchandise, Nationalian Store clothes and more, like Gucci, Chanel, Luis Vuitton, and more fashion companies.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Times from 4:00AM to 11:00PM.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No.
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. No.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Must at least be 18.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? Minimum age of getting the license or a working schedule is 18 for a small business and 21 for a large business.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? No, IT'S MOSTLY ILLEGAL except some provinces.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? No.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? No. Each things not allowed by the government will be removed instead. This includes CornHub pictures (DON'T CHANGE THE C TO THE P), pictures including several things against the law and public displays of sacred things.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Regulated, but discouraged.
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? No.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes.
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Yes.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Regulated and encouraged.
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? Yes.

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Regulated.
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? For field trips, yes. For charity travels and/or cemetery travels, regulated.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Strongly regulated, needs an Immigration License.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Yes, for charity travels, field trips and cemetery travels, regulated.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? If a house is on sale, yes. If to find another good spot, regulated. If the house is in prototype phases, no.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes.
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Must at least have a driver's license.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? Regulated.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes.

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? Regulated - must be in designated practice areas
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? No. We don't want missing people here.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? Yes.
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? No.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No.
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? It is sacred - so no.
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? If it is classified as merchandise for religious companies.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? Yes.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) Yes.
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes.
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? Yes.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Regulated.
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Regulated, but discouraged.
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? Yes.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) No. Look at my Policy page for more info, since we AREN'T a democracy.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes, yes.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes.
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? Business License!!!
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Regulated and encouraged.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Regulated and encouraged.
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? No.
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Yes.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? No.
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Regulated and encouraged.
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Regulated, but discouraged.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? No.
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair?
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence?Yes.
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes. They have digital service and telephones.
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Yes.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Yes!
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Yes.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Regulated and encouraged.
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes.
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? No.
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes.
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes.
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes!
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? No.

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)61%
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? English, Welsh and Nationese
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?
What type of Government does your country have?
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there?
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? United States

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Are you satisfied with this index? Yes.
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? N/A

by **Guild Commonwealth** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:15 am

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The Community of the Guild Commonwealth
(NOTE: IC canon name is simply the Guild Commonwealth)
Your nation's current year 2029
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) "Near-future/scifi technology as depicted in films, shows and video games from the late 2000's/early 2010's.
Your nation's IC population 2 Octillion
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes, please.

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? Yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? No
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? Yes
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Yes, but only in reference to particular policies or specific individuals. Not the institution of the guild-based political system itself.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes, but only in reference to particular policies or individuals. Not the institution of the guild-based political system itself.

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) Flat income tax of 12%
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Yes, but trade with outside nations must be approved of by the business/citizen's respective guild, the Etroscan Hierarchy guild (responsible for the courts and lawmaking) and the military's municipal security department.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Free to choose employment, but not to unionize.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Yes, private business is permitted and their are antitrust regulations in place.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? No
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes (the Guild Commonwealth exists in it's own plane of existence, so the internet is more of an intranet system, not through censorship, but through technical limitations.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Yes
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? 18 for all standard, live action humans, varies greatly by species and aesthetic type.
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? No

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes, unless they are specifically trespassing on private, government, or military property.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? No
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? 16
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? Yes

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? No
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? No
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? (N/A)
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? (N/A)
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? In theory, yes. But it depends what guilds social media sites are associated with.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? (N/A)
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? No
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes but only in reference to particular policies or individuals. Not the institution of the guild-based political system
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? No

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws. No
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Not without special permission.
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes, there are many military training academies and research facilities in other worlds. But their locations are kept secret for security purposes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? No
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? (N/A)
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? None
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? No
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? No

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? Yes
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes (Christianity and Islam do not exist in the Commonwealth due to the nature of it's history and location, but would not be illegal)
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? Yes
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? No, unless they involve harming other citizens.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Yes
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Yes. Both at home and at work.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? The larger media companies make up a part of the government, but independent companies are permitted.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? Yes, but only if they criticize the political system itself.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) Yes, each broadcaster of the Thalia Consortium is permitted to operate freely and for the most part, independently.
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? Not often
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? N/A
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? N/A
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? No
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) No. The Guildmasters are either elected, appointed or inherit their title. Those that practice democracy only vote within their own membership while average citizens are not involved in the process.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? N/A
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? N/A
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? N/A
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? N/A
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Sometimes
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Yes
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? The facilities themselves do. However, the military secretly trades many prisoners, to a foreign faction in exchange for access to research data.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Yes
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Yes

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? Yes, same-sex marriage is recognized.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Yes
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? Yes
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? No

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?
What type of Government does your country have? The best description might be an "autocratic directorial federation". Also, each of the ten guilds acts as a state department, with some being both a state department and corporate association. The government is run by a council of the ten guildmasters, who jointly exercise their power as heads of state and government.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there?
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? The United States of America

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by **Noxoje** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 2:44 pm

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) People's Soviet of Noxoje
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) Modern Tech
Your nation's IC population 40,000,000
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? To an extent.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? Expression of disapproval or discontent with the government, it's policies or it's members is tolerated, fully legal and even encouraged as public feedback is considered vital to the political process. Non-constructive is considered unhelpful, highly discouraged and often ignored. Explicit anti-Communism is prohibited, but this is not enforced until the person in question engages in rebellion or sabotage within the intent to overthrow Communism.
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? Yes
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? Social media companies operating in Noxoje are required to follow strict guidelines when handling users from Noxoje by avoiding predatory business practices and enforcing stringent hate speech rules.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Only for residents of Noxoje and foreign visitors.
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? See above.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) Income is not taxed.
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? No; however they are permitted to sell personal items freely.
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Citizens are free to import or export items from/to foreign countries.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Yes to choosing employment; no to unions as all places of employment are run by worker's soviets where employees run the company collectively, making unions redundant.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Private enterprise is prohibited.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? No; income is regulated by em businesses.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Technically no as there is only one bank in Noxoje which is government-run, however residents are granted a bank account automatically on their 17th birthday which can only be temporarily suspended if they emigrate or permanently suspended when they die.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? 17; see above.
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? Land/property ownership has been totally abolished; companies are collectively run by employees and thus cannot be privately owned; commodities belong to whoever has produced, or if they have been sold, purchased them.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Yes; no restrictions
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Only ones which are not explicitly anti-Communist.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? 17
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? Yes

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? There is only one ISP, which is government-run; see below for censorship.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? Any websites or webpages which promote views that are explicitly anti-Communist or promote bigotry are explicitly censored.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? Yes
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? No
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? No

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Yes; unless they have been exiled for a crime.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Private vehicle ownership is not prohibited but is discouraged in favor of public transportation while the government restructures the public transportation system and scales down the automotive industry & road networks to make cities less friendly for private vehicles and more friendly for public transport.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? No
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes, so long as no person or animal is harmed in the process.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? Yes; same conditions as above.
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? No
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes; same conditions as #1
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? No
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? Yes; religions or sects found to engage in predatory or inhumane behavior, or which explicitly promoted and encourage a lifestyle/philosophy which is self-harmful or contrary to Communist philosophy, is explicitly banned.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Yes
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Yes

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? No, however they are permitted to self-report.
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? There is only one, government-run media company in the nation.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? No
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) To an extent; they are not permitted to espouse anti-Communism or promote bigotry.
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Technically yes as access to foreign media is not prohibited.
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? No
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? No; though they are permitted to broadcast
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Yes
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? Honest, yes; though definitely not unbiased as they are required to be committed Communists
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes, as are common residents

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) Yes
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? They are observed by a government body consisting entirely of volunteers; volunteers do not operate consecutively; i.e. you can't be a volunteer for one election then again for the next, you have to wait for the one after it before you can volunteer again.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? Candidates must be residents of Noxoje and cannot espouse anti-Communist views
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Members of the Grand Soviet (and all lower soviets) are permitted to criticize other parts of the government; political parties are outlawed.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Popular opinion is gauged before final approval but is not necessary to become law
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Attorneys do not exist in Noxojean legal system; accused and accuser represent themselves.
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Non-compliance is treated the same as an admittance of guilty.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? All trials are jury trials; juries assume the role of judges in other legal systems while the actual position of judge does not exist
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Yes
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes, but only if they have further evidence to provide.
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Noxoje does not have prisons.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Rehabilitation & reeducation is mandatory for all convicted criminals, with the exception of exiles.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Yes

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? Yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Yes
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes; unrestricted
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? Yes
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? None at all

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What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) Noxoje is composed of the four Noxojean ethnicities with a sizeable yet diverse minority population; 21% Evonope, 23% Ajara, 17% Bhora, 20% Tzovo, and 19% Non-Noxojean Ethnicities
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? The four Noxojean ethnic languages are the only official languages; Evonopali, Ajarali, Bhorali and Tzovali
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Left Communism/Libertarian Socialism
What type of Government does your country have? Soviet Democracy (decentralized voluntary confederation)
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? There are only 23 members of the Grand Soviet - one for each of the provinces which comprise the People's Soviet; however the lower soviets become increasingly larger in size as one goes further down as power is decentralized with local soviets having more power than the Grand Soviet, hence why the smaller number is at the top.
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? EZLN

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Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? No

by **The Steam-Gardens** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:33 pm

The Botanical Socialist Unions of The Steam-Gardens
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimized for MT/PMT nations) Postmodern Tech
Your nation's IC population 83,250,000
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? All citizens are allowed to express their dissatisfaction
with the Steam Gardener government publicly, no matter their ideological beliefs. Although violent protests
may require government intervention to prevent casualties, protests are otherwise allowed.
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? No, for the most part.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? Typically.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes.
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Although it is not encouraged, yes.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films, or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes.

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) Taxation is progressive. Poorer citizens get taxed 15% of their
income at most, but the richest are taxed up to 62.5% of their income annually.
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Sometimes; although the Steam-Gardens are mostly
socialist in major economic sectors like IT and agriculture, small businesses can form on their own in smaller industries,
such as the arts, music, and weaving. Citizens can also form press companies.
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations?
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their employment? If so, are they free to unionize? Yes.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations?
Small-scale capitalism is allowed in the Steam-Gardens, and in the select industries that allow a free market, there
are anti-trust regulations to ensure competitiveness in the said industries.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? No.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes, unless they are illegal.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Yes.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? 16.
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses, and commodities for any reason?
Adult citizens are allowed to own land and property, but I explained how business works previously in questions 2 and 6.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Mostly, although one's name
cannot be changed more than once to prevent potential crime based on identity.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working based on their gender? No.
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Yes, in all circumstances.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Yes.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? 18. Children are allowed to form their
businesses, and the rules for that are stated in question 2 in Economic Freedoms.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use?No.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? No.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? No.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes.
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? Yes.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes, unless they include
illegal materials within them.
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels, or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Packages, parcels,
and physical mail is usually scanned when sent outside or inside of the nation. However, electronic mail is rarely ever checked.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes.
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? No.

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Yes.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes.
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle?
Cars are banned; Steam Gardeners can only use the extensive national public transport.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? No.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes.

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? Yes.
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? If the said goods are legal, yes,
but if they are illegal, typically no.
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? No.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No.
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Yes.
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and work? Yes.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticize the Government? No.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) Yes.
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from regarding journalism? Yes.
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? No.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Sometimes.
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on the goings-on within your nation? Yes.
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? Yes.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) Yes.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinized by an independent body? No.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes and yes.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes.
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? A citizen must have basic political experience
and must abide by the law at the time of running. Rehabilitated citizens may run for office, too.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticize the ruling Government/party? Yes.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticize the ruling Government/party? Yes.
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes.
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Yes.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" about criminal suspects? Yes.
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes.
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to not comment on an investigation? Sometimes.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Yes.
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes.
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes.
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Yes.
9/ Is a rehabilitation program available to imprisoned people before their release? Yes, and all criminals
are rehabilitated and put back into Steam Gardener Society.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration toward children suspected of committing crimes? Yes.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education, and police/emergency services? Yes.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognize SSMs performed abroad? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Yes.
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes.
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? Yes.
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes.
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes.
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print, and/or the Internet? Yes.
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? No.

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 75% Steam Gardener (there are many smaller branches, so I am grouping them all), 9% Bubblainer/French, 8% Sherbet, 4% Askalan, 4% Other
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? 3. English (Steam Gardener and Sherbet dialects), French, and Askalan.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Center-left to left-wing.
What type of Government does your country have? Semi-socialist Parliamentary Constitutional Democracy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 275 MPs.
(OOC) Which real-life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Either Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland.

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Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? Not really.

by **Krakoyea** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:10 am

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) Commmonwealth of Krakoyea
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) MT with few elements of PMT and more FanT due to the existence of the occult and supernatural
Your nation's IC population 900,000
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? Besides written laws most people generally don't care to silence folks... unless you start a fight
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? Not as strongly
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? Intervention only occurs on extreme circumstances
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 44.80
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Yes to both
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Private, Public, and Co-ops exist and antitrust laws are in place
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? it's progressive
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Yes
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? 18
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? No

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes with the only limitation being climate appropriate clothing (otherwise nudity is fine but you will pay the price for it thanks to mother nature)
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Yes
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? 18
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? Yes

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? Yes, those distributing illegal materials such as child exploitive materials.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? Look above
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? Yes
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Yes
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? Yes

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws. Not now as of yet
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes save for the island of Dorcah. Special permission is require for it
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? None as of yet
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? taxes and the viability of public transit
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? No
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? No
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? No
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? No
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Yes
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Yes

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? No
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) Yes
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? Happens from time to time but generally no
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Yes
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Yes
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? The answer depends on who you're asking.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) Yes
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? Yed
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? years of experience within the civil services and other recognized bodies, unofficially some connection and wealth also exists
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Yes
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Mostly yes, rural populations have more difficulty.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Yes
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Yes
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Yes and it's the main focus for criminals.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Yes

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? Yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Yes
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes even if some locations have such care lacking at the moment
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? Yes
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? No

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) Most are Krakoyeans, with a decent percentage of Scandinavians, Celtic people, Anglos (British and Americans) and some Baltic folks
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? English, Norwegian, and Krakoyean
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Social Democracy
What type of Government does your country have? Unitary Parliamentary Elective Constitutional Monarchy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 220
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Iceland, Faroe Island, Greenland, Norway, Finland

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by **Atano** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:16 am

by **Verdant Haven** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:30 am

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The Federated Bailiwicks of Verdant Haven
Your nation's current year~50 post-revolution, equating to roughly modern day. Assume about 2025
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) Idealized modern – IE, everything is modern/real world, but is based on the idea of what it could do if we had fully embraced it rather than allowing political special interests to hinder progress (for example – E-vehicles and trains, developed unhindered by the fossil fuel industry lobby)
Your nation's IC population Not specifically tracked, but around 1% of the visible number – about 100 million.
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes: Civil Rights and Political Freedoms are both "Superb" and the right to free speech is held sacrosanct.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? Constitutionally enshrined freedom of expression, legal prohibitions on most forms of censorship, broad-based cultural distrust of speech limitations due to the oppression out of which the revolution arose, and a devolved system of government headed by the judicial branch.
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? In some ways. Free speech is, as mentioned above, absolutely protected. What isn't protected is causing harm or incitement to same. This includes bigoted language, misogyny, or the use of slurs, as the use of dehumanizing terminology can itself serve to cause actual harm. A person saying "I hate Bigtopians because I dislike the flavor of their food, their sports team beat my favorite team, and my Bigtopian neighbor stays up all night jamming on the theremin" would likely be protected free speech. A person saying "I hate those Big-Noses – they're all crooks" could get run up on hate speech charges.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? Social media is a demonstrable threat to public health and a significant avenue for lasting harm – especially of those who are psychologically vulnerable to manipulation and exploitation. Due to laws that prohibit companies from profiting off the manipulation or injury of customers, social media companies generally do not establish themselves within our jurisdiction. There are no prohibitions on citizens participating in foreign social media networks, which may not operate according to Havenian law. For purposes of this response, I consider "social media" to refer to publicly accessible content sharing networks that are significantly based on the personal identities of their participants, rather than anonymized screennames. Facebook is Social Media. NationStates is not.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? See previous two answers. People can say what they want online within the boundaries set, above.
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? If it does not impede the rights of others (for example, you may stand on the sidewalk, but you may not block the sidewalk), and it does not pose an imminent threat to health or safety (you may be removed from an active train track, but not from a neighborhood park without extenuating circumstances), then yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes.

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 99.4%, according to the Nation Page. It is notable that "income" for this purpose only refers to private income from external sources – it does not include government benefits such as housing, food, education, healthcare, childcare, welfare, and subsidies, all of which are provided equally to all citizens.
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes. There are massive regulatory hurdles to ensure all environmental, employee, and product safety laws are followed ("regulated within an inch of their lives"), but those businesses which do follow the laws are rewarded with significant government contracts and subsidies (global top 2% for Business Subsidization)
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Yes – the borders are open. All imported goods must meet domestic standards for quality and safety, but there are no other specific limitations.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Yes and Yes.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Yes and Yes.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? No.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Yes.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? A bank account may be opened at any age, at the discretion of the banking institution. Age of majority is 18, so that is generally the age at which a bank will not require a co-signer (for reasons of fiscal responsibility laws – a minor cannot be held responsible for things like overdrafts or fraudulent activity without a specific court order determining their adult capabilities in the matter).
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? No. All citizens have equal rights to participate in economic activities.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes, or nothing at all.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes, at age of majority.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes.
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No.
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Yes – it is a protected right, provided by the government as a normal part of healthcare.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Yes.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? Different types of work may be permissible at different ages and with different restrictions. Unrestricted adult employment begins at 18. Adult-like jobs may be undertaken at 16, with protections. Limited employment in minor roles with limited hours (such as paper routes, haunted houses, or dog walking may commence at 14, with approval from parent or guardian. Younger children are only permitted to work in roles that specifically require them, such as child actors, and have significant economic and labor protections.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? Yes.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? No.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? No.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes.
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? See section 1 response regarding social media companies in Verdant Haven. Theoretically, "unrestricted flow" is the *only* kind of flow that would be permitted. Any attempt to manipulate the information in question would be prohibited due to health and exploitation laws, leading to social media being unprofitable in Verdant Haven.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes.
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? No.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes.
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? No. All mail is subject to non-intrusive safety precautions, such as external detection of radioactive materials or biological and chemical agents. Only if an item specifically triggers automated safety equipment would more intrusive procedures be used, and the opening of any mail item requires a warrant unless clear and present danger is established.

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes, with vast systems of public transit provided.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes – it is encouraged, and every student is entitled to participate in at least one semester of an exchange program as part of their free (government-funded) education.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Yes.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes.
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Any person can purchase a vehicle. Drivers must be licensed for that vehicle class.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? No.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes.

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? No. Religion is strictly prohibited, and outright feared by most citizens, as it was used as a weapon of violence and oppression by the former regime. Religion is not a matter of freedom any more than stabbing your neighbor would be. It is regarded as an intention to commit violence, and is addressed firstly as an educational challenge, followed by a mental health challenge in those who do not take to education.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? No, see question 1. A workplace would likely be evacuated and counter-terrorist forces brought in to deal with any such attempt.
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? A parent making religious objections would be hospitalized, and their child put in the care of a less dangerous individual.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? No, see above.
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? No, see above. Doing so would be a hate crime, and again, would lead to hospitalization of the objector.
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? Yes, all religion.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? While tourists and visitors of any faith are welcomed, they may not engage in religious activities while in Verdant Haven. Any citizen who is known to belong to a particular religion would have difficulty travelling, as they are likely to be detained in a mental health facility.
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Sale is permitted, as one must be able to academically understand the danger that is posed. Distribution, ie, free provision of religious materials with the intent to convert, is prohibited.
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Any member of any religion is treated equally to any other, as a dangerous element in society. Those who do not practice religion are the norm. (Global top 0.2% for secularism, and global bottom 0.2% for religiosity)
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? No.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes.
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? No.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) N/A
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes.
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? No.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Yes, subject to the same operating regulations as domestic companies.
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Yes.
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? It's hard to answer this in an RP sense. Generally speaking, they try to be, but the top 3% patriotism stat might suggest that they are very pro-Verdant Haven. I tend to think this is because things actually are quite pleasant, but an argument could be made for unconscious bias.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) Yes, in most ways. At the federal level, the executive branch (head of state) is elected by the 12 constituent bailiwicks, with representatives selected according to local laws. The legislative branch is similarly composed of elected representatives from each bailiwick, with elections based on local laws. The judicial branch serves as head of government, and is nominated by the executive branch, subject to legislative branch approval.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? Yes.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes and Yes, provided they have not been found to be vexatious.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes.
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? There are twelve bailiwicks, each of which may apply its own conditions to its representatives or other office-holders. Generally speaking, adulthood and citizenship are the only requirements.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes.
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? National laws, yes. Local laws generally yes, unless voted in via citizen initiative or referendum.
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Yes.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes.
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes.
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Yes.
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes.
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Verdant Haven does not utilize prisons. Those going through rehabilitation are permitted outside contact.
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Verdant Haven does not utilize prisons. All accused or convicted individuals are treated in accordance with human rights standards.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Verdant Haven does not utilize prisons. Rehabilitation programs are step number one after any conviction.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Yes.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes. All are considered fundamental rights.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? Yes. Marriage is defined as uniting consenting adult people. It does not matter who those consenting adult people are.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Yes.
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes.
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? Yes.
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes.
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes.
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes.
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? No.

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) Real-world ethnicities are not applicable, so I don't know how to answer this.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? Three. Havenian, and two indigenous languages: Gaw and Eax.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Regarding what? The government has thousands of political positions.
What type of Government does your country have? Verdant Haven is a devolved federation of twelve bailiwicks, organized as a judiciary-lead hybrid federal directorate/semi-presidential system.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 360
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Hard question. I suppose I'd say it's like the United States if it were the size of France, and was run by Switzerland using the model of Jersey, but with some of the ideals of New Zealand. Apologies to folks from any of those nations who look at the above and go "huh?"

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by **New Stonen** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 6:34 am

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The Democratic Republic of New Stonen
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) MT
Your nation's IC population 88 million
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? New Stonian Constitution, Constistate III, "Freedom of Expression"
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? Citizens will be protected from hate speech if there is some, hate speech is not tolerated or respected in New Stonen.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without state intervention? Yes
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? It's discouraged and highly frowned upon, but there is no law against it.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments?Most of the time, yes, but it depends on the media. All music is permitted to have anti-government statements in it. Films longer than 15 minutes that have anti-government messages will be banned. Other art, such as paintings, are permitted.

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 21%
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? All citizens have a choice of employment, but unionization is strictly regulated.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? Private business are permitted to antitrust regulations.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? People who work as athletes are limited to $500,000/year, and government agents, such as Senators, the president, Hexagon agents, etc. are limited to $1,000,000/year, to prevent financial corruption.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? No
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? Any age, although any age under 16 must be permitted by a local banker
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? No

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. A women may get an abortion at any time.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference?
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? 12 years and up part-time (17.5 hours/week), 18 and up full-time (35 hours/week)
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes, but it must be translated into English, French, or Swedish, otherwise it may not be put in major book stores
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? People may use up to 2 grams for personal use. The use of these drugs is not permitted in large, urban areas, such as town squares and airports.
Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? Yes, normally just the ones that have inappropriate material (nudity, overly-excessive gore, etc.)
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? Yes, normally just the ones that have inappropriate material (nudity, overly-excessive gore, etc.)
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? Yes
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Only for safety purposes, such as firearms or other weapons.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? Only for safety and security purposes, such as top secret documents from the government being sent to non-government individuals.

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? Yes
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Yes
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? Encouraged, but not forced.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? That is the workplace's decision
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? Yes, but a substitute for that subject must be found, otherwise it won't be permitted
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? Yes
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? Any religions that aren't encouraged by the government are frowned upon, but ultimately the government can't stop anybody.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Yes
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? At home, yes, but at work, no.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? Media clips that are longer than 15 minutes will be banned.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) New Stonian News can operate completely freely and independently from the government
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? No
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? A permit is required
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Yes
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? Some are like this, others are simply stating their opinion
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Only if said government official is okay with it.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) Yes
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? Yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes and yes
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? No
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? You must have 20,000 signatures from citizens within 2 years to run. You must also have a vice president in place.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Yes
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Yes
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes, although the most any sentence/fine can be shortened is 2 years/ 6000 New Stonian Credits
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Prisoners may have up to 10 minutes of contact time per contact per day.
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Yes
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Yes
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Children can be sent to rehabilitation for up to one year. The maximum number of rehab years increases by 6 months for every extra crime.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? Yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship?Yes
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? Yes
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? No

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 65% White, 22% Black, 7% mixed, 3% Asian, 3% other
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? English, French, Swedish, and New Stonian
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? President
What type of Government does your country have? Republic
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there?
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Somewhere in Scandinavia, either Sweden, Norway, France, or the United States

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Are you satisfied with this index? Yes
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? Slightly too long, try to shorten it just a little bit.

by **Evilusia** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:23 pm

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The Divine Liberated Empire of Evilusia
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) MT
Your nation's IC population 1.192 billion
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes, please.

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? No, nor are they afforded any other rights.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law?
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? Yes, "hate speech" being defined as speech hating on the government.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? No, citizens can't own electronics so there is no widely used social media.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? No.
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? No.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? No.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? No.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? No, you would be executed.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? No, you would be executed.

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 85.3%
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? No.
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? No.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Yes, they can choose to be employed or to starve. No, they are under the control of the government.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? No, only government-owned industry is permitted.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? No.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? No.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? After completion of compulsory military service.
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? Yes, because all those things belong to the government.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? No, they must dress modestly.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Not by themselves, but names can be altered if the government sees it necessary.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? No, there is a curfew.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? No.
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No, everyone can "choose" to be a slave to the government.
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. No, it's banned under all circumstances.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? No.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? At any age the government sees fit.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? No.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? No, you'd be executed.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? There is no internet for the citizens to access, but for the very few who can access websites, the vast majority are blocked.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? Yes, anything with information that goes against Evilusia.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? No.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? No.
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? No.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? No, there are no such technologies allowed for the general populace.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? No.
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Yes.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? No.
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? Yes.

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Technically yes, but stringent limits apply and paperwork is needed.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? No.
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? No.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? No.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time?
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? No.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? No.
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? No.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? Yes, all movements beyond a local level must be approved and logged.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? No.

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? No, unless they're worshipping Chancellor Hofbrincl.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? No, unless they're worshipping Chancellor Hofbrincl.
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? No.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? No.
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? No.
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? Yes, anything that's not worshipping Chancellor Hofbrincl.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? Yes, anyone who does not worship Chancellor Hofbrincl has only one travel option - to the firing squad.
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? If it worships Chancellor Hofbrincl, yes. Otherwise, it's burnt along with those responsible.
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? No.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Only if it worships Chancellor Hofbrincl.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? No.
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? No.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? Yes.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) No.
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? No.
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? Yes, anything that does not support the regime of Chancellor Hofbrincl.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? No.
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? No.
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? If they are not, nobody has the guts to say anything.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? With heavy checks, regulations, and censorship.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) No, the position is hereditary.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body?
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? No.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? No.
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? To be an official, you have to be appointed by the Chancellor.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? No.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? No.
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? No.
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? No.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? No.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? No, often there are no trials, especially if it's a crime against the government.
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? No.
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? No.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? No.
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair?
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? No.
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? No, unless their friends and family are imprisoned with them (which happens quite often).
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? No.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? No.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? No.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? No.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? No.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? No, they are executed.
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? No, they are executed.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare?
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender?
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? No.
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? No.
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? No.
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? Not officially, but the government targets certain groups and puts them into labor camps.

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Similar to National Bolshevism.
What type of Government does your country have? Monarchy.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? None.
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? North Korea??

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Are you satisfied with this index? Yes, I've done it before with a different nation.
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? No.

by **The Onigiri Enclave** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 6:22 pm

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Holy Empire of The Onigiri Enclave
Your nation's current year: The current date is April 23rd, 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations): For most aspects of The Onigiri Enclave, our technological level can be considered very high MT to mid-PMT. To place an estimate on our technological level, we estimate we sit about 250 years more advanced than the technological level of the United States. Many aspects of daily tech are late MT to just at the cusp of PMT, but a few things exist, namely quantum computing, cybernetics, sentient AI & robots, powered armor, realized fusion technology and utilization of plasma, nanomachines, and, with great effort, time, cost, and difficulty, the ability to process antimatter in moderate batches.
Your nation's IC population: 4,401,934,410 - Roughly 48% of the population is human, while the remainder consists of non-human sentient races such as kemonomimi, mermaids, centaurs, and more.
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored?: Yes

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression?: Yes. Freedom of expression is a sacrosanct concept since the nation's founding in 666 AD.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law?: Denying someone their freedom expression is first acknowledged with a warning, but to deny one's right to free expression a second time results in your being impaled through the gut and used as a bloody paintbrush, your blood & entrails allowed to drip onto a canvas that will be given to your victim, along with a Ƭ10,000 fine paid to those you offended.
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws?: Yes. Hate speech is wholly unacceptable. While you are warned upon your first infraction, a second infraction is punished by the gruesome removal of your tongue, destruction of one's hands, and summary conflagration for one minute, along with a Ƭ400,000 fine to be paid to those you offended.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention?: Social media sites can, as businesses, require their users to agree to a Terms of Service agreement that allows them to moderate their traffic (such as regulating hate speech, criminally negligent misinfomation, debunking mistruths, and expunging material that victimizes and/or bullies children), but overt censorship of users for any reason is prohibited.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media?: Yes. Censorship in any form is prohibited.
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)?: Yes. Physical speech is simply another form of communication.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications?: Encrypted communications on the internet are the norm, as most Riceballs consider unencrypted communication a liability that could endanger their privacy.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public?: Not only are they allowed, but it comes across as odd if one doesn't curse profusely, even politicians and journalists. Profanities are simply a tool to communicate ideas, so prohibiting them is considered counterintuitive.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages?: Yes. Brutal honesty towards the government has been sacrosanct among all Riceballs since the nation's founding.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments?: Yes. Anti-government media is simply considered another form of public discourse and debate, and many of these songs and films are considered cult classics in The Onigiri Enclave.

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%): For anyone making Ƭ250,000 or less, the applicable tax rate is 30%. For annual incomes ranging from Ƭ250,001 to Ƭ5,000,000, the tax rate is 55%. For incomes ranging from Ƭ5,000,001 to Ƭ100,000,000, the rate is 70%. For incomes above Ƭ100,000,000, the income tax rate is 80%. Individuals serving in the military, or have served in the military, pay no income tax whatsoever. Educators and scientists pay only half the required taxable income, while officers of the executive branch pay an additional 10% income tax.
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business?: Yes. There are no prohibitions to owning and operating a business.
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations?: Yes. Literally NO ONE cares if most products are foreign or domestic, as so long as it serves the function they need it to. Restricting the distribution of certain goods or discriminating the marketing and sale of goods for frivilous reasons is frowned upon, and illegal.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise?: Yes. Riceballs are free to work any job they wish, as long as someone hires them or they operate a business in relation to that job. Unions are also not only legal, but encouraged to ensure the prevention of corporate corruption and glut.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations?: Private enterprise is legal, but are beholden to regulations prohibiting monopolization of markets, discriminatory business practices, tax fraud, and price fixing.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn?: No. In fact, instituting a maximum cap on potential annual earnings is illegal.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet?: Yes. Much of the commerce Riceballs do with foreign markets is done online, and often Riceballs buy goods online during daytime hours, as most physical shops not overseen by AI tend to open around 17:00 Onigiri Standard Time and close around 07:00, or most of the time from sundown to sunup, as most Riceballs are nocturnal. If a shop is overseen with AI, then it is most likely they operate 24 hours a day.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval?: Government is prohibited from infringing on the right for citizens to own and maintain bank accounts, as long as they allow full disclosure of the value of all accounts. Attempting to hide assets is considered money laundering, and thus illegal.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account?: Anyone of any age may have a bank account.
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason?: No. In fact, to deny one the right to do so is itself illegal, and a violation after the first infraction is typically punished by dismembering the offender, harvesting their organs, liquidating their assets, and having them pay a Ƭ1,000,000 fine.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish?: Yes. Fashion is a sacred paramount, especially in regards to giant hats.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names?: Not normally. Typically carte blanche altering of one's name can prove confusing for recordkeeping purposes, but exemptions exist for people who have a sex change, for surnames changing as a result of weddings, and for witness protection reasons.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like?: There is no restriction on when people are allowed to come and go - no curfews exist. However, Riceballs tend to prefer to go out only when the sun isn't out, such as at night or when overcast.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation?: Yes. People are freely allowed to love whomever they wish, regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, gender, sex, and even species. In fact, some species, because of genetic quirks rendering them a single-sex species, REQUIRE interspecies miscegenation to reproduce. To deny this would make us complicit in genocide.
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender?: No. In fact, prohibiting employment on the basis of gender is a capital offense after the first offense, as well as a Ƭ500,000 fine.
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required: Yes. Body autonomy is paramount, and the right of abortion is a constitutional right.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference?: Yes. Riceballs are allowed to join and create any political party they desire.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work?; For most jobs, Riceballs are allowed to work from the age of 19, as part of a missive to try and encourage Riceballs to attend at least one year of college. Meanwhile, one must be at least 22 to enlist in the military, and be at least 25 to work in law enforcement. However, there is no age restriction on government positions or being inducted into the military's Seven Samurai.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages?: Yes. This goes back to free speech laws, and prohibiting censorship. One may produce literature in any language they desire.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use?: Yes. In fact, consumption of marijuana, shrooms, LSD, and ecstasy is so commonplace and prevalent that NOT being high seems suspicious.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones?: No. In fact, blocking an ISP for any reason other than the dissemination of hate speech or criminally negligent misinformation is illegal.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones?: The government of The Onigiri is prohibited from censoring websites and/or webpages as per the Constitution, under penalty of having your flesh peeled off with a potato peeler and rolled in salt, as well as a Ƭ750,000 fine.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media?: Yes. Denying one access freely to information can potentially be a capital offense.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations?; Yes. See above.
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media?: Outside of hate speech and misinformation that be criminally negligent and downright malicious, online communication is legally required to be unfettered.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places?; Yes. Again, prohibiting communication is not permitted via our Constitution.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters?: Yes. As stated above, Riceballs do lots of international shopping and communciation online, and the governemnt is constitutionally prohibited from restricting such practice.
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked?: No. Doing so violates privacy laws.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings?: Yes. In fact, citizens are ENCOURAGED to chew out the government.
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? No. Again, doing so would violate privacy laws.

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country?: Yes. No restrictions exist on where citizens may travel.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally?: Yes. No restrictions are on the books regarding international travel. However, non-human species are told to be aware of anyone that may be prejudiced against non-humans in foreign countries.
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives?: Yes. Riceballs may attend any secondary school of their choosing, even if it happens to be beyond The Onigiri Enclave's borders.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country?: Yes. Nothing prohibits Riceballs from emigrating from The Onigiri Encalve.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time?: Yes. The reverse is true, and nothing states one may not return to The Onigiri Enclave.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time?: Yes. No restrictions exist binding one to a domicile.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time?: Riceballs may change their job at any time, though there is an exception for the people who serve as he Seven Samurai, due to constraints regarding the occupation.
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle?: Automobiles were banned in the 19th century, but otherwise, one may own their own zamboni (because of the wintry climate of most of The Onigiri Enclave zambonis are viable means of transport), fighter jet, helicopter, cargo plane, or snowmobile. Riceballs may also freely own horse-drawn carriages, dog sleds, and rideable livestock such as horses, cattle, and others.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind?: No. Government tracking of citizens violates privacy laws in 99% of all cases. The only real exemption is seeking out a new pilot for the Seven Samurai.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad?: Restricting the flow of foreigners wishing to visit and holiday in The Onigiri Enclave is not counterproductive to commerce, but also highly illegal.

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private?: Correct. No one cares who you pray to, especially the government. In fact, as so long as it is consentual and done with permits, one may ritually sacrifice and/or eat other people.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces?: No, as such things interfere with the workplace and cause issues, so there is a strict separation of work and church.
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs?: No. Rules rargding separation of church and state ensure students are all educated on the same materials, to allow children the right of free, critical thinking, and access to all possible data.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques?: Yes. Any religion may establish a house of worship in The Onigiri Enclave.
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections?: No. Withholding goods and services infringes on the rights of others to have access to those goods and services.
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted?: No.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion?: No.
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books?; The government itself does not partake in the purchase & distribution of holy texts, and is constitutionally barred from doing so, but private citizens may freely market in holy texts & scriptures.
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes. Most Riceballs don&t care a single iota what, if any, religious affiliation one has, although popular opinion is not fond of faiths claiming to be "the one true religion," feeling this discriminates against other faiths.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work?[:/b] Yes. This goes back to Onigiri perceptions of wardrobe and fashion, and that there are prohibitions on such.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ [b]Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events?: Yes.
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government?: While there is a single state-run network in existence, all other networks and press outlets are privately owned and operate free of government meddling. In a sense, think of the sole state-run network & press outlet operating and competing with the private networks & media outlets much like how in American postage the USPS, the government-operated mail & package services, competes with FedEx, UPS, DHL, and Amazon.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government?: No. In fact, attempting to do just this is illegal and violates free speech laws.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists): Yes. Free speech laws prohibit inhibiting free operations.
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism?: Yes. There is one state-run media network and twelve major privately owned media networks.
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing?: No. Such things would violate free speech laws, and doing so is illegal.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation?: Yes. Not only are foreign media outlets allowed, but are openly welcomed to set up shop and operate within The Onigiri Enclave.
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation?: Yes. In fact, they are ENCOURAGED to do so in the name of transparency.
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting?: Yes. In fact, KNOWINGLY reporting false information is illegal. Journlists in The Onigiri Enclave are ethically & legally obligated to divulge nothing but BRUTAL HONESTY.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials?: Yes. The press may interview any citizen that introduces legislation, as well as the officers and employees of the Executive Branch, even including El Presidente themselves.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate): The office of El Presidente is freely elected in a democratic election. El Presidente then can nominate individuals to fill the roles of the Executive Branch, such as Defense Czar, Tech Guru, Cyber Wizard, Secretary of State, Surgeon Admiral, Corproate Stooge, Ultima Procuratoris, Executive Sous Chef, Minister of the Interior, and Traffic Cop. These nominees have an online Q & A where anyone can ask questions about their job qualifications. The general populace then votes to approve them or veto them, with approval requiring a 65% majority, and the public can also vote to recall/eject executive officers, succeeding with a minimum 55% consensus. However, there is no such thing as "elected representives" in regards to a legislative branch. This is because The onigiri Enclave is a "direct democracy," where the concept of a representitave legislature doesn't exists - all citizens of The Ongiri Enclave are considered "legislators" by the Constitution, and thus may draft and vote on all laws via online voting.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body?: The Minstry of the Interior oversees election integrity and oversight, setting up independent third-party vote counters to ensure fair voting and no election shenanigans.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response?: Yes. As all citizens are their own legislators, any Riceball may draft bills and have them put to a vote, which every citizen votes on.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information?: Yes. The government cannot withhold information on any non-military function and/or object if asked, and as for military items, one can submit FOIA ticket with the office of the Defense Czar, where, unless the data HAS to be classified for security reasons, the FOIA ticket is usually granted by the Defense Czar.
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office?: One must simply be a citizen of The Onigiri Enclave and at least 20 years old to run for the office of El Presidente. Since citizens are automatically legislators and officers of the executive branch are nominated and vouched for by El Presidente, the only position that requires any concrete conditions IS IN FACT that of the office of El Presidente.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party?: Since all citizens are legislators in our direct democracy, and anyone can freely criticize the government, then yes.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party?: Yes.
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force?: Yes. All bills require at minimum a period of 48 hours of public debate online before the citizenry can vote on it.
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)?: Yes. Since the "legislative branch" is the entire citizen population of The Onigiri Enclave itself, this occurs by default before they can be voted on.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians?: Yes. Any citizen can leave messages for Executive Officers online, or pay a visit to the Executive Mansion Subarashī Koya in the capital of Wasabi Mysterium to contact them direcly.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects?: Yes.
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance?
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation?: Yes.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? No. There are no courts. If the investigation proves you guilty, or you were caught during the perpetration of the crime (which happens almost 90% of the time), you are given a warning for your first offense for said crime, but if you have committed this type of crime more than once (your second time doing X, where X is a particular crime), the police punish you harshly ON THE SPOT. Most punishments are typically fatal and horrific. That is the nature of The Onigiri Enclave's "Do-Over Exemption" law, also commonly called the "Spiderman Rule," because the gist of the law is "everybody gets one."
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair?
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? If it is they're first offense, yes, but usally if this their second offense, the perpetrator is horribly eviscerated, reduced to a bloody pulp, or suffer a fate worse than death. However, the crime of jayalking is the ULTIMATE capital offense, and absolute obliteration is the only response. In fact, citizens are legally obligated to massacre any and all jaywalkers ON SIGHT, permitted to any and all force even to the extent of force that would eliminate all life in the multiverse, as so long they do not jaywalk themselves to do so.
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends?:There are no jails. One either has no criminal record, has a warning for a particular crime, or suffers a grizzly fate.
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards?: There are no jails.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release?: Once again, ther are no jails, and anyone that commits the same crime twice are typically rendered physically unable to EVER commit crime ever again.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime?: No. Crime is crime.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services?: Yes. Denial of such services is illegal.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad?: Yes. Same-sex marriages are legally recognized and performed in The Onigiri Enclave.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship?: Yes. Obviously if we permit same-sex marriage, same-sex relationships are just fine as well, because you need the relationship first before you get to the wedding. That's simple order of operations.
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex?: Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare?: Yes. Trans people can receive gender-affirming healthcare, therapy, and if they wish to transition their gender, thanks to advanced genetic research and nanomachines they can not only transistion, but have fully-working anatomy as well and modified chromosomes.
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender?: Yes. As stated above, advanced technology allows trans people to fully transition not just on a cosmetic level, but on a genetic level and anatomical level, with trans women acquiring functioning overies & uteruses made from their stem cells, and trans men receiving working testes developed using stem cells derived from their body.
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population?: Yes. All races and ethnicities are equal, as well as species. Humans are a majority minority, making up about 48% of the populace, while non-human species make up the other 52%. Many of these other species have various races and ethnicities as well, and they are not discriminated upon either.
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter?: Yes. There are several languages already spoken, the most common of them being English, Japanese, German, and R'ylethian, but there are interpretors available for pretty much any language. In addition, cyborgs can simply download the language in order to communicate with others.
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet?: Yes. LGBT+ citizens are citizens, so there is no reason to differentiate any rights. All citizens are free to broadcast.
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind?: No. This is viewed as a form of discrimination and denial of rights, and thus illegal.

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What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages):
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?: Center-Left. We are a progressive government that believes in subsidizing programs that help the citizenry.
What type of Government does your country have?: Direct Democracy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there?: 4,401,934,410 - As already stated, all citizens have the authority to legislate.
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by **Smudges Followers** » Fri May 05, 2023 7:27 am

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The AI Network of Smudge’s Followers
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimized for MT/PMT nations) Post-Modern Technology
Your nation's IC population My current population is fine, thank you.

Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes please, thanks in advance.

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? No.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? N/A
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? Yes.
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? Social media companies are responsible for hateful and/or offensive content posted on their platforms.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? N/A (No free speech law)
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? N/A (No free speech law)
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? No.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes, they may if it is not done with the intention to cause public disturbance.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? No, they may not.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? No.

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) 95%
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? No private business is allowed.
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? A citizen may order foreign products but only with the direct approval of the administration.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionize? No, human citizens cannot choose their employment, no unions. AI citizens may, however, may take the administrative/scientific role they choose.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? No private business is allowed.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? Not directly, but the tax rate is scaling so effectively it is.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? They may buy products online from government businesses.
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? No, they may not.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? 18 years old (If human), 0 (If an Artificial General Intelligence).
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? Human citizens cannot take administrative roles in government businesses. Those positions are reserved for AI.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Outside of beaches, A t-shirt and shorts cover sufficiently. However, the clothing may not contain offensive or anti-establishment branding.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? AI citizens may change their legal names, Human citizens may change their legal names but are still referred to by their government identifier.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes, assuming they are not in the middle of a work shift. It should be noted that the personal ID tag they are implanted with gives the government the capacity to track them wherever they decide to go.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No.
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Female citizens may perform abortions as long as they are performed by a qualified and licensed medical professional.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Only AI citizens may partake in the political process.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? 10 (Human), 0 (AI)
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? Yes.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? No. Drugs are only allowed in research laboratories.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? Normal citizens have most foreign websites blocked other than NationStates. AI citizens may access any digital or physical piece of information they choose.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor web pages or websites? If so, which ones? Foreign websites are already blocked.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Human citizens may not, AI citizens may.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Human citizens may not, AI citizens may.
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? No.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Again, Human citizens may not, AI citizens may.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Human citizens may not, AI citizens may.
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Yes, all parcels and mail are checked.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? No.
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? Yes, it is all checked and blocked if deemed as containing information that could damage the appearance of the AI Network of Smudge’s Followers

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Human citizens may travel if they took out their 7-day yearly leave if said trip is vetted by the government. AI citizens have no travel restrictions. They may also relocate to their new workplace area if they are reassigned.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Only AI citizens.
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Only AI citizens.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? No.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? N/A
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Human habitation blocks are government assigned and cannot be changed. AI citizens may select the hab block they choose.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? A human citizen cannot change their job. AI citizens may.
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Citizens may not own motorized transport.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? Citizen tracking and vitals monitor chips are attached to all citizens.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes, but to restricted government approved destinations.

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? No.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? No.
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? No.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? No.
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? No.
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? Yes, religious worship is banned.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? Religious citizens are arrested.
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? No.
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Religiosity is a crime in and of itself, but if they were arrested for another crime there would be no difference in treatment.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? No.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? No.
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? No.
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticize the Government? It is not an expectation. The government vets each and every story to be posted.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) No
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? They have multiple (government) sources.
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? The scripts are all vetted beforehand. It is cut or censored if need be on live if someone gets any ideas.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? No.
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? No.
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? No.
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? They may “interview” but only with specific approved questions and not live.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) No.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinized by an independent body? N/A
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? They may, but a response is not guaranteed (and likely won’t occur)
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? AI citizens have an equivalent system.
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? You must be an AI to run for any form of administrative position.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticize the ruling Government/party? Yes, as the only people allowed in government are AIs.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticize the ruling Government/party? Only AI citizens.
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes.
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Again, only AIs may debate the legislature.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? AI citizens may through their central information access network.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes.
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? N/A (No judiciary, investigation is entirely police).
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? Yes, but refusing to elaborate or talk is generally considered suspect.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? No Judiciary.
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? N/A
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? N/A
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? Yes, once a week for an hour. Face to face or calling are both allowed.
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Yes.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Only for very minor drug offenses.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? No, they are investigated and questioned as any other.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes, except AI citizens gain priority for police services.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? Yes, Yes
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Yes.
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? Yes.
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? Legally yes, but their medical record retains birth sex for things such as genetic risk of disease and the like.
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Human citizens are all treated equally (poor).
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes.
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes.
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? Yes. If it wasn’t clear by now, AI citizens are absolutely treated far better than human citizens.

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 10% AI, 80% Smudge’s Follower, 10% Immigrant.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? 2, Binary and Smudge’s Followers Standard.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?
What type of Government does your country have? AI-run Dictatorship
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 100
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?

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Are you satisfied with this index? Yes.
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? I do not think any changes are necessary.

by **Johill** » Wed May 10, 2023 6:28 am

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) Supreme Empire of Johill
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's current IC tech level (This index is optimised for MT/PMT nations) Modern technology
Your nation's IC population 976,855,923
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes, please do

Section One - Freedom of Speech:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens afforded the basic right to freedom of expression? Yes, to an extent. Legally, there are no bars on political freedom however, socially, it is criticised highly.
2/ If yes, how is this right protected by law? The Constitution of the Supreme Empire of Johill, the Political Freedoms and Expressions Act of 2023, the People's Rights Act of 2023 and others.
3/ Are your nation's citizens bound by hate speech laws? No, all speech is legally allowed
4/ Does your nation allow social media companies to regulate their platforms without intervention? The government allows this to a certain extent, but certain regulations to protect the country and Emperor are in place.
5/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to social media? Yes.
6/ (If applicable) Do free speech rights in your nation extend to physical speech (ie, standing on the street corner)? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to speak online via encrypted applications? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to swear or curse in public? Yes, but it is socially frowned upon
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear attire or apparel displaying anti-Government messages? Only at non-formal events or at non-governmental occasions or on non-holy days or non-Imperial celebrations.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to listen to or create music, films or other art containing anti-Government sentiments? Yes

Section Two - Economic Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ What is the average income tax rate in your nation? (%) There is a flat income tax of 65%, a flat corporation tax of 5%, a VAT tax of 2.5%, and other numerous taxes such as inheritance and death tax. Tax breaks of 2.5% are given at marriage and then for every child born in wedlock of Kreltoist (state religion) practitioners.
2/ Are your nation's citizens free to set up a business? Yes, so long as it complies with the relevant laws.
3/ Are your nation's businesses/citizens permitted to trade with and/or import products from firms in other nations? Yes, but it is socially frowned upon.
4/ Are your nation's citizens free to choose their own employment? If so, are they free to unionise? Yes, the government does not regulated unions.
5/ Is private business permitted within your nation's economy? If so, are they beholden to antitrust regulations? It is allowed, but the government involves itself heavily in certain industries and is almost non-existent in others. Anti-trust regulations are present.
6/ Does the Government limit the maximum amount of yearly income an individual is allowed to earn? No
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet? Yes
8/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to open a bank account without Government approval? Yes, but only in Johillian owned banks.
9/ At what age are your nation's citizens entitled to open a personal bank account? 18 with parental consent, 21 with almost all privileges and 25 without parental consent.
10/ Are your nation's (adult) citizens restricted from owning land, property, businesses and commodities for any reason? Not for subjects, but criminals and foreign nationals / tourists are not allowed to own land, properties, businesses and commodities.

Section Three - Personal Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear whatever style of clothes they wish? Yes, but dress codes are a legal issue for certain state ceremonies and occasions. Wearing non-formal clothes in front of a member of the imperial family is a jailable offence. However, all offenders are pardoned in secret.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to alter their legal names? Yes, but only with approval from a court with a valid reason.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to go out whenever they like? Yes
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to participate in miscegenation? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens prohibited from working on the basis of their gender? No
6/ Are your nation's female citizens permitted to obtain abortions? Please give details if required. Not usually, with the only exceptions being if the mothers health is at risk. Providing abortion services are a death penalty offence.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to affiliate with genuine political movements without interference? Yes, but in the overseas territories separatist groups and anti-Johillian political parties may be designated as terrorist organisations and/or watched closely.
8/ At what age are your nation's citizens permitted to work? 14, casual. 16, part-time (if no guardians), 18, full-time (if no school).
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to communicate in and produce literature in foreign languages? No, foreign languages are looked down upon.
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to possess soft drugs such as marijuana for personal use? No. Johill is highly traditionalist so drugs are frowned upon socially, religiously and legally.

Section Four - Freedom of Information:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation require ISPs to block websites? If so, which ones? Websites the government deems a threat to the nation or the Emperor may be blocked, pending a review by the High Court.
2/ Does your Government directly (overriding ISPs) censor webpages or websites? If so, which ones? No.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access international media? Yes.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to access dissenting opinions from other nations? Yes.
5/ Does your Government allow for an unrestricted flow of information on social media? Yes, unless the High Court has deemed restricting it does not infringe upon the rights of the subjects.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send photos and videos to people in other places? Yes
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to send international packages and letters? Yes, but only after being screened by the government.
8/ Are your nation's citizens' packages, parcels or physical/electronic mail opened and checked? Yes, but only for international mail or for government-related or government-designated mail.
9/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to share information about Governmental shortcomings? Yes
10/ Is outbound mail (physical/electronic) scanned/intercepted for certain information? Yes, for government related information.

Section Five - Freedom of Movement:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
If your nation is currently under COVID lockdown, please answer using normal laws.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel throughout the country? Yes, it is guaranteed by the Constitution.
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to travel internationally? Yes, but only with Government approval.
3/ Are your nation's students permitted to travel internationally for exchange/study initiatives? Yes, but only for government approval.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to permanently migrate to another country? Yes, but only with Government approval and abandoning Johillian citizenship.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are they permitted to return at any time? No, they must pass multiple rigorous tests.
6/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to move house at any time? Yes.
7/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to change jobs at any time? Yes.
8/ What restrictions are there on your citizens' ability to buy and drive a personal motor vehicle? Yes.
9/ Are your nation's citizens required to log movements with a Government body of any kind? No.
10/ Is your nation open to holidaymakers from abroad? Yes, but only with government approval.

Section Six - Freedom of Religion:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in private? Yes
2/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in their workplaces? Yes
3/ Are parents permitted to remove their child from school subjects running contrary to their religious (or non-religious) beliefs? Schools only teach Kreltoist beliefs and parents are not allowed to send their children to private schools as they don't exist in Johill.
4/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to practice their religion in worshiping facilities like churches and mosques? Yes
5/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to withhold goods or services due to religious objections? Yes
6/ Does your nation ban certain religions from being practiced or promoted? Only on Kreltoist holidays.
7/ Does your nation restrict travel by anyone belonging to any particular religion? No
8/ Does your nation permit the sale and/or distribution of religious materials such as holy books? Yes
9/ Does your nation treat members of all religions (and those who do not practice religion) equally before the law? Yes, but in some cases Kreltoits worshippers are viewed more favourably
10/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to wear symbols of their faith, or religious attire - at home and at work? Yes, so long as they are not in front of the Emperor with non-Kreltoist / formal clothing.

Section Seven - Freedom of the Press:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to form their own media company to report on national news events? Yes
2/ Are your nation's media companies permitted to operate independently of the Government? Yes
3/ Are your nation's media companies expected to cut/edit stories which criticise the Government? No, but stories which damage the Emperor's reputation are often cut voluntarily.
4/ Is your nation's state-owned broadcaster permitted to operate freely and independently? (Leave blank if no state broadcaster exists) No, the Government controls it through the Imperial State Broadcaster Executive Commission.
5/ Do your nation's citizens have multiple sources to choose from in regards to journalism? Yes, private enterprise is successful in Johill.
6/ Are elements of private or state-run media censored or cut during live airing? Not unless the news station does it voluntarily.
7/ Are international media companies permitted to open operating arms within your nation? Only with Government approval and government censorship if they are a foreign-government owned media company.
8/ Are international media companies permitted to freely report on goings-on within your nation? Yes
9/ Are your nation's media companies and journalists generally considered honest and unbiased in their reporting? Yes
10/ Are members of the press permitted to directly interview and ask questions of Government officials? Yes, although only scheduled, pre-approved questions may be asked to the Emperor.

Section Eight - Governmental and Electoral Freedoms:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Is your nation's Government elected via a democratic election? (If not, please elaborate) Yes, but the head of state is hereditary. The Emperor is the commander-in-chief and head of state. Elections for individual seats in the Parliament can be re-called with 33% of the vote of the electorate.
2/ If yes to the previous question, are these elections observed and/or scrutinised by an independent body? Multiple bodies, namely the Imperial Electoral Commission.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to petition the Government? If so, are they entitled to a response? Yes, it is a fundamental right protected by the constitution.
4/ Does an equivalent to a FOIA or OIA system exist for citizens/media to request Governmental information? Yes, the Department of State and Government Information and Archives.
5/ What conditions must be met to qualify for running for office? No criminal convictions, 25 years old and younger than 85, be born in Johill and be an Imperial Subject.
6/ Are Members of Parliament (or your equivalent) free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes.
7/ Are members of the public free to criticise the ruling Government/party? Yes.
8/ Are laws debated in Parliament (or your equivalent) before being bought into force? Yes.
9/ Are laws put through a public consultation process before being debated in Parliament (or your equivalent)? Yes.
10/ Are members of the public permitted to directly contact Government officials such as local politicians? Yes.

Section Nine - Criminal Rights and Due Process:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Does your nation follow the basic principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in relation to criminal suspects? Yes, it is a constitutional right.
2/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted access to legal assistance? Yes, it is a constitutional right.
3/ Are people suspected of committing a crime permitted to give no comment during an investigation? No, it may be held against them in court.
4/ Does your nation use jury trials (excluding in niche examples such as complex financial or cybercrime)? Yes, it is a constitutional right.
5/ If yes to the previous question, can trials in your nation be generally considered fair? Yes.
6/ Do people found guilty of a crime have the right to appeal a court's ruling/sentence? Yes, it is a constitutional right.
7/ Are imprisoned people permitted to contact their family and friends? No, unless Government approval has been granted.
8/ Do your nation's prisons conform to basic human rights standards? Yes.
9/ Is a rehabilitation programme available to imprisoned people prior to their release? Only for those under 25, or those on good behaviour.
10/ Does your nation take special care and consideration towards children suspected of committing crime? Yes.

Section Ten - Minority Rights and Equality:
Expanding on answers past "yes/no" is appreciated where possible/applicable.
1/ Are all citizens of your nation granted equal access to healthcare, education and police/emergency services? Yes, but private institutions are available as well.
2/ Is same-sex marriage legal/performed in your nation? If not, does your nation recognise SSMs performed abroad? No, same-sex marriage is not legally recognised in any shape and form. However, legal unions are permitted.
3/ Are your nation's citizens permitted to be in a same-sex relationship? Yes, but not socially.
4/ Are trans people in your nation permitted to self-identify with a different gender/sex? Yes, but not socially and they cannot legally change their gender.
5/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people given access to mental and physical healthcare? No.
6/ If yes to the previous question, are trans people permitted to legally alter their registered sex/gender? No.
7/ Are racial and sexual minorities granted the same legal rights as the rest of the population? Yes.
8/ When dealing with the Government, do non-native language speakers have the right to access an interpreter? Yes.
9/ Are LGBT+ individuals permitted to broadcast their opinions via TV, radio, print and/or the Internet? Yes, but socially it is frowned upon.
10/ Does your nation practice segregation of any kind? No.

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) Johillians (96%), Others (4%).
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? Johillian and Johillian Sign Language are the official national languages, but many sub-national States and Territories have their own official languages on top of Johillian and JSL.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Right-wing to centre-right.
What type of Government does your country have? Devolved parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 623 seats in the Parliament.
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? A mix of Imperial Japan, British Empire, and the East-Asian Countries.

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Are you satisfied with this index? Yes
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? No

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