Special Court For the Trial of Anti-Slavers Formed (OPEN)

[Doomingsland]

Veritas Special Report

Special Anti-Piracy Court Formed in Response to International Anti-Slavery Movement

URBS DOOMANUS- Earlier this afternoon, Magister Iudicialis* Servius Antonius Aruns and Magister Nuntiorum** Quintus Livius jointly announced the formation of a special court, whose purpose is to prosecute individuals suspected of piracy against Doomani-flagged vessels. The announcement comes in the wake of a growing trend of international state-sponsored piracy against the commerce of nations that permit slavery.

"As one of the few left on this Earth to allow its citizens the full, unalienable right to hold property, it is the duty of this government to preserve the peaceful, free commerce of the Doomani people in the face of barbarian tyranny. We must remain vigilant in the face of a growing threat of state-sponsored piracy; deterrence is more important now than ever, and the Special Anti-Piracy Court is one of the ways the Magisterium Iudicialis is contributing to our efforts to curb this threat,” said Livius at the press conference on the steps of the Basilca Iustitiae.

Magister Livius also announced that private security contractors currently in the service of Doomani shipping companies would be legally permitted to detain piracy suspects as temporary officers of the law pending their transport to Doomani soil to stand trial.

The newly announced head justice of the Special Anti-Piracy Court, Urban Praetor Marcus Cornelius Domitianus, was also present at the press conference. Praetor Domitian was selected for his own extensive experience with Imperial law pertaining to international commerce as well as the prosecution of foreigners. According to Domitianus, the court will try foreign nationals accused of attempting to abduct one or more slaves from their lawful owner in addition to those accused of piracy.

“Aiding and abetting the escape of a slave and piracy are both capital crimes under Imperial law,” Praetor Domitianus said at the press conference while taking questions from the press. “I fully intend to see that individuals guilty of these crimes, foreign or otherwise, are punished to the full extent of the Emperor’s law.”

Currently, there have yet to be any suspects arrested for piracy amidst the latest wave of international anti-slavery attacks.


*Equiv. Minister of Justice
**Equiv. Foreign Minister

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DOOMANI COURTS ANNOUNCE PLAN TO TRY ANTI-SLAVERS
Doomani decision comes as anti-slavery actions take form across the world.

Austerbeck - WASO, ILAS,and even ODECON, all organizations that must now deal with the repercussions of the recent Doomani decision to begin trying anti-slavers in the Doomani courts for aiding and abetting the liberation of enslaved peoples. As ODECON gears up for the conflict against the Conglomerate in the name of liberty and human rights, slavery being one of many issues that brought about the ODECON announcement, the declaration and opening of the special court must be carefully calculated into future operations, especially for Havenic members of ODECON.

When asked about the issue, the Oseaton Foreign Ministry declined to make a definitive statement, but stated that they had taken the announcement under advisement. The Doomani decision also fanned the flames of another round of riots by Swugani residents in cities across Oseato who see the declaration as yet another instance of foreign support for what has been described as "the virtual enslavement of the Swugani people by the illegal apartheid government of Oseato" and that the Oseaton government would use the courts as a way to get rid of the political activists of the Swugani People's Congress through "forced deportation and illegal extradition." When asked to comment Johan van der Bylaan, the Interior Minister, was simply dumbfounded saying "That doesn't make a lick of sense" before walking away from the podium.

Swugani residents take to the streets in Oseato.

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[Jenrak]

X o x u s N e t w o r k

Dear god. Wait. Capitalise.

Dear God. Cut me some slack, but I have been notified by my servants, colleagues and generals that the Doomani have decided to fire upon any vessels using the might hammer of the law to legitmise their actions. Though I may currently lack even the basic ability to walk and my prose is considered to be horrendous and bland among my colleagues, I will attempt to pontificate on this issue at the decision. Okay, I understand the idea of Sovereignty. That much I know.

But do we really need to take into account anything other than the economics in such a decision? Can't you simply just go 'rawr military' use your military and intimidate anyone who would dare to attack you then? It just seems to be a waste of money, and especially since it's legal issues, that's much more expensive when considering multiple appeals. Unless...

My god. Oh wait. Wrong again.

My God. You have decided to do such a thing, upon which I will applaud both you and myself. You for having the wisdom to see the cost-benefit analysis in rational decision making and being able to make the right choice in blusters, and myself for knowing that you know under this assumption that you've known. Unless, perhaps, this was a brilliant mistake all along.

Was it your plan all along? Hmm. Interesting. I will think on that.

That said, you have my admiration, not because you're slavers, but because of your coy ingenious political move. I applaud you with utmost respect, and my breast is filled with joy best wishes go out to you. Best of luck in your endeavors.

But next time, please, keep things clearer. It will make it easier for me, at the least. Good job, Doomani.

Godspeed.

From,
Xoxus,
Queen of the Glass Throne,
Azhuj of Nakros Jeviz'Kraa.

editor's note:
*My lady, please allow me to review your communiques before sending them out. This is very unprofessional.