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New Visayan Islands
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Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

Postby New Visayan Islands » Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:26 am

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: Confederation of the New Visayan Islands
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? Yes for the President; members of the Federal Council are appointed by the President subject to Senate confirmation.
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? Yes.
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? Yes.
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Yes.
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? Yes at the legislative level; historically possible at the executive level.
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? Yes.
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Yes.
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? Yes.
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Yes.
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Yes.
D1. Are there free and independent media? Yes.
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Yes.
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? Yes.
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? Yes.
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes. While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought limitations, the government has taken steps to balance limitations related to health and safety with economic, civil, and political concerns.
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes.
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? Yes.
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? Yes.
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Yes.
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? Yes.
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? Yes.
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes.
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? Yes.
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Overall yes.
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Yes.


Internet Freedom Report
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Do infrastructural limitations restrict access to the internet or the speed and quality of internet connections? No.
A2. Is access to the internet prohibitively expensive or beyond the reach of certain segments of the population for geographical, social, or other reasons? No.
A3. Does the government exercise technical or legal control over internet infrastructure for the purposes of restricting connectivity? No.
A4. Are there legal, regulatory, or economic obstacles that restrict the diversity of service providers? No.
A5. Do national regulatory bodies that oversee service providers and digital technology fail to operate in a free, fair, and independent manner? No.
B1. Does the state block or filter, or compel service providers to block or filter, internet content? No.
B2. Do state or nonstate actors employ legal, administrative, or other means to force publishers, content hosts, or digital platforms to delete content? Yes, subject to specific limitations; court orders are required before affected content can be deleted. In almost all cases, content deleted is criminal in nature: egregious cases of copyright infringement and child pornography are the leading categories of content deleted by court order.
B3. Do restrictions on the internet and digital content lack transparency, proportionality to the stated aims, or an independent appeals process? No on all counts.
B4. Do online journalists, commentators, and ordinary users practice self-censorship? No.
B5. Are online sources of information controlled or manipulated by the government or other powerful actors to advance a particular political interest? No.
B6. Are there economic or regulatory constraints that negatively affect users’ ability to publish content online? No.
B7. Does the online information landscape lack diversity? No.
B8. Do conditions impede users’ ability to mobilize, form communities, and campaign, particularly on political and social issues? No.
C1. Do the constitution or other laws fail to protect rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom, including on the internet, and are they enforced by a judiciary that lacks independence? No.
C2. Are there laws that assign criminal penalties or civil liability for online activities? Yes, in the case of criminal activity carried out online such as fraud, dissemination of child pornography, etc.
C3. Are individuals penalized for online activities? Only if said activity is a criminal offense.
C4. Does the government place restrictions on anonymous communication or encryption? No.
C5. Does state surveillance of internet activities infringe on users’ right to privacy? No; the State requires a warrant before it can conduct surveillance on a citizen's internet activity.
C6. Are service providers and other technology companies required to aid the government in monitoring the communications of their users? Only when a court order is provided.
C7. Are individuals subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor in retribution for their online activities? No.
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Kedri
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Ex-Nation

Postby Kedri » Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:35 am

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: Kedri
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? Yes
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? Yes
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? Yes
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Yes
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? Yes
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? Yes
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Yes
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? Yes
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Yes
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Yes
D1. Are there free and independent media? Yes
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Yes
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? Yes
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? Yes
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? Yes
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? Yes
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Yes
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? Yes
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? Yes
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? Yes
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Yes
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Yes
Kedri is a nation of 18th century pirates who know water-bending. Throw in some steampunk, as well. Tech level is PT/FanT.
Kedrians abandon piracy and become a modernized country, founded by reformed criminals who forsook piracy and the citizens are descended from pirates, and still retain some of their heritage such as speech, accent, politics.

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Goldgamia
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Ex-Nation

Postby Goldgamia » Fri Oct 23, 2020 2:48 pm

Goldgamia wrote:
Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? The Technocratic Assembly leader is appointed by the national government, which are appointed based on intelligence level, regional governments have elected officials, and the head of state/monarch is appointed if the previous leader decides to retire or dies.

A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? No, applicants to the technocratic assembly have to complete a long test and pass with at least 80% of answers being correct before they are appointed.

A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? While the head of state and technocratic assembly aren't voted in, regional governments do have elections, and yes, they are fair.

B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Though there are no political parties at the national level, regionally, people can form parties, and at all levels, all types of political groups are allowed, unless they harm the people or damage stability too much.

B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? Region-wise, yes, however, national-wise, parties aren't involved in the running of the nation as a whole, however, opposition movements are allowed to increase support for themselves, unless it causes damage to stability.

B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extra-political means? The people's political choices are free from both.

B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Yes, everyone is considered equal.

C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? The Technocratic Assembly determines the national policies, and King Baran I does also determine the path Goldgamia goes on as well.

C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Yes, they are.

C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Yes, on a national scale, however, regional governments may try to be untransparent, however, this is very unlikely to happen and is discouraged by the national government.

D1. Are there free and independent media? Yes

D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Yes

D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? Yes

D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? Yes

E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes

E2. Is there freedom for non-governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes

E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labour organizations? Yes

F1. Is there an independent judiciary? Though there is influence from the monarchy, it is very free, although, it is regulated.

F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Though the monarch is able to have people punished, arrested or executed at will, as well as pardon at will, this usually doesn't happen, and people's rights to a fair trial are taken into account if the monarch is not involved in any way.

F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? Yes

F4. Do laws, policies, and practises guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?Yes

G1. Do individuals enjoy the freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes

G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? Yes

G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Yes

G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Yes


Goldgamia wrote:
Internet Freedom Report
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Do infrastructural limitations restrict access to the internet or the speed and quality of internet connections? No, even the suburban areas and the countryside usually have as fast of an internet connection as Goldgamia City has.

A2. Is access to the internet prohibitively expensive or beyond the reach of certain segments of the population for geographical, social, or other reasons? No, the last survey provided information that all but 20K people out of a 7B population have access to the internet, however, more people are gaining access every few days.

A3. Does the government exercise technical or legal control over internet infrastructure for the purposes of restricting connectivity? Though the government and monarchy can shut down internet access for specific regions or the entire nation, this power has not been used since the coup attempt of 2017, temporarily for Goldgamia City and surrounding regions and not ordered by King Baran I either.

A4. Are there legal, regulatory, or economic obstacles that restrict the diversity of service providers? The government-controlled internet is the most popular option, however, ISPs are regulated in order to provide a fast internet connection for everyone without gouging prices too much.

A5. Do national regulatory bodies that oversee service providers and digital technology fail to operate in a free, fair, and independent manner? People are not monitored online unless they are found to be suspicious of committing a crime soon, and people are left alone when searching the internet.

B1. Does the state block or filter, or compel service providers to block or filter, internet content? No unless it involves weapon manufacturing tutorials, other generally illegal content or crimes I won't mention here.

B2. Do state or nonstate actors employ legal, administrative, or other means to force publishers, content hosts, or digital platforms to delete content? Not unless this content harms someone or a group of people.

B3. Do restrictions on the internet and digital content lack transparency, proportionality to the stated aims, or an independent appeals process? No, there is transparency, and there are independent appeal processes.

B4. Do online journalists, commentators, and ordinary users practice self-censorship? Usually, this does not happen.

B5. Are online sources of information controlled or manipulated by the government or other powerful actors to advance a particular political interest? No

B6. Are there economic or regulatory constraints that negatively affect users’ ability to publish content online? No

B7. Does the online information landscape lack diversity? No

B8. Do conditions impede users’ ability to mobilize, form communities, and campaign, particularly on political and social issues? No

C1. Do the constitution or other laws fail to protect rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom, including on the internet, and are they enforced by a judiciary that lacks
independence?
Legislation doesn't fail to protect the people's rights.

C2. Are there laws that assign criminal penalties or civil liability for online activities? Sometimes, yes, however, getting convicted of this is very rare.

C3. Are individuals penalized for online activities? Usually, no, this is very rare.

C4. Does the government place restrictions on anonymous communication or encryption? No

C5. Does state surveillance of internet activities infringe on users’ right to privacy? Sometimes, yes, however, only if there is a suspected criminal activity going on in that area.

C6. Are service providers and other technology companies required to aid the government in monitoring the communications of their users? Yes, however, people only get monitored if they are suspicious of committing a crime or have already committed a crime I won't mention here.

C7. Are individuals subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor in retribution for their online activities? This doesn't happen, unless the crime is deemed worthy of the punishment.
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Polata City
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Democratic Socialists

Postby Polata City » Fri Oct 23, 2020 7:28 pm

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?
Yes the Prime Minister was elected through free and fair elections
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?
Yes, though about half of the Grand Council is appointed by the monarch on advice of the Prime Minister
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies?
Yes
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?
Yes
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?
Yes
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means?
Yes
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?
Yes most definitely.
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?
Yes, though the monarch has the power to veto anything.
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?
Yes
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency?
Freedom of Information requests are easy to obtain
D1. Are there free and independent media?
Yes
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?
Yes, all religions are welcome
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?
Yes
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?
Yes
E1. Is there freedom of assembly?
Yes
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?
Yes
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?
Yes
F1. Is there an independent judiciary?
Yes but the monarch can act as the final court and can have the final say
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?
Yes
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?
Yes
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?
Yes
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?
Yes
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?
Yes
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?
Yes
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?
Yes

Internet Freedom Report
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Do infrastructural limitations restrict access to the internet or the speed and quality of internet connections?
Yes unfortunately the internet is spotty in the western and more mountainous regions
A2. Is access to the internet prohibitively expensive or beyond the reach of certain segments of the population for geographical, social, or other reasons?
The internet is expensive if one lives in a mountainous area as the signals don’t travel well and infrastructure is extremely expensive
A3. Does the government exercise technical or legal control over internet infrastructure for the purposes of restricting connectivity?
No
A4. Are there legal, regulatory, or economic obstacles that restrict the diversity of service providers?
Yes
A5. Do national regulatory bodies that oversee service providers and digital technology fail to operate in a free, fair, and independent manner?
No
B1. Does the state block or filter, or compel service providers to block or filter, internet content?
Yes, child pornography, extreme violence, excessive profanity, and hardcore pornography is filtered by the Royal Board of Censors
B2. Do state or nonstate actors employ legal, administrative, or other means to force publishers, content hosts, or digital platforms to delete content?
Yes but only for the things listed above and anything that could be damaging to the monarchy and royal family.
B3. Do restrictions on the internet and digital content lack transparency, proportionality to the stated aims, or an independent appeals process?
No
B4. Do online journalists, commentators, and ordinary users practice self-censorship?
Yes
B5. Are online sources of information controlled or manipulated by the government or other powerful actors to advance a particular political interest?
No
B6. Are there economic or regulatory constraints that negatively affect users’ ability to publish content online?
Only if the information are things previously mentioned otherwise no
B7. Does the online information landscape lack diversity?
No
B8. Do conditions impede users’ ability to mobilize, form communities, and campaign, particularly on political and social issues?
No
C1. Do the constitution or other laws fail to protect rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom, including on the internet, and are they enforced by a judiciary that lacks independence?
No
C2. Are there laws that assign criminal penalties or civil liability for online activities?
Yes. Creating offensive material of children, posting improper information about the monarchy, and other things such as terrorism and murder can end up in criminal action
C3. Are individuals penalized for online activities?
Yes of they are the things stated previously
C4. Does the government place restrictions on anonymous communication or encryption?
No
C5. Does state surveillance of internet activities infringe on users’ right to privacy?
No
C6. Are service providers and other technology companies required to aid the government in monitoring the communications of their users?
Only through a warrant
C7. Are individuals subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor in retribution for their online activities?
No

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Sajnur
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Scandinavian Liberal Paradise

Postby Sajnur » Sat Oct 24, 2020 8:38 am

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: Sajnur
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? Yes
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? Yes
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? Yes
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Yes
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? Yes
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? Yes
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Yes
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? Yes
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Yes
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Yes
D1. Are there free and independent media? Yes
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Yes
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? Yes
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? Yes
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labour organizations? Yes
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? Yes
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Yes
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? Yes
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? Yes
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? Largely yes, although what constitutes "undue" regulation is contested by Sajnuran political parties
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Yes
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Yes


Internet Freedom Report
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: Sajnur
A1. Do infrastructural limitations restrict access to the internet or the speed and quality of internet connections? No
A2. Is access to the internet prohibitively expensive or beyond the reach of certain segments of the population for geographical, social, or other reasons? No
A3. Does the government exercise technical or legal control over internet infrastructure for the purposes of restricting connectivity? No
A4. Are there legal, regulatory, or economic obstacles that restrict the diversity of service providers? There are no legal or economic obstacles. However, many communities choose instead to run their internet service through local co-operatives, and private internet providers achieve little to no penetration in these communities, largely due to being uncompetitive.
A5. Do national regulatory bodies that oversee service providers and digital technology fail to operate in a free, fair, and independent manner? No
B1. Does the state block or filter, or compel service providers to block or filter, internet content? No
B2. Do state or nonstate actors employ legal, administrative, or other means to force publishers, content hosts, or digital platforms to delete content? No
B3. Do restrictions on the internet and digital content lack transparency, proportionality to the stated aims, or an independent appeals process? No
B4. Do online journalists, commentators, and ordinary users practice self-censorship? No
B5. Are online sources of information controlled or manipulated by the government or other powerful actors to advance a particular political interest? No
B6. Are there economic or regulatory constraints that negatively affect users’ ability to publish content online? No
B7. Does the online information landscape lack diversity? No
B8. Do conditions impede users’ ability to mobilize, form communities, and campaign, particularly on political and social issues? No
C1. Do the constitution or other laws fail to protect rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom, including on the internet, and are they enforced by a judiciary that lacks independence? No
C2. Are there laws that assign criminal penalties or civil liability for online activities? The only laws that specifically address online activity are bans on hacking, phishing, and other forms of unlawfully obtaining online users' information. Using the internet to, for example, purchase child pornography is punished under the relevant non-specific law, and using the internet to break laws does not carry any additional statutory penalty.
C3. Are individuals penalized for online activities? No
C4. Does the government place restrictions on anonymous communication or encryption? No
C5. Does state surveillance of internet activities infringe on users’ right to privacy? No
C6. Are service providers and other technology companies required to aid the government in monitoring the communications of their users? No
C7. Are individuals subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor in retribution for their online activities? No

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The United States of Ibica
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New York Times Democracy

Postby The United States of Ibica » Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:19 pm

Zarnicovia nova wrote:
Internet Freedom Report
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: Zarnicovia Nova
A1. Do infrastructural limitations restrict access to the internet or the speed and quality of internet connections? no 5
A2. Is access to the internet prohibitively expensive or beyond the reach of certain segments of the population for geographical, social, or other reasons? yes but only to nativen tribe numbering around 78,000 who refuse to do anything modern and we let them 5
A3. Does the government exercise technical or legal control over internet infrastructure for the purposes of restricting connectivity? no 5
A4. Are there legal, regulatory, or economic obstacles that restrict the diversity of service providers? yes 1
A5. Do national regulatory bodies that oversee service providers and digital technology fail to operate in a free, fair, and independent manner? no 5
B1. Does the state block or filter, or compel service providers to block or filter, internet content? no 5
B2. Do state or nonstate actors employ legal, administrative, or other means to force publishers, content hosts, or digital platforms to delete content? yes but only deleting anti-science threads/posts3
B3. Do restrictions on the internet and digital content lack transparency, proportionality to the stated aims, or an independent appeals process?[ no/b] 5
[b]B4. Do online journalists, commentators, and ordinary users practice self-censorship? no
5
B5. Are online sources of information controlled or manipulated by the government or other powerful actors to advance a particular political interest? no 5
B6. Are there economic or regulatory constraints that negatively affect users’ ability to publish content online? no 5
B7. Does the online information landscape lack diversity? no 5
B8. Do conditions impede users’ ability to mobilize, form communities, and campaign, particularly on political and social issues? yes 1
C1. Do the constitution or other laws fail to protect rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom, including on the internet, and are they enforced by a judiciary that lacks independence? no 5
C2. Are there laws that assign criminal penalties or civil liability for online activities? yes but only if you steal peoples information/stalk 4
C3. Are individuals penalized for online activities? yes but only for people who steal other peoples information/slalk other people 4
C4. Does the government place restrictions on anonymous communication or encryption? no, and requires it.5
C5. Does state surveillance of internet activities infringe on users’ right to privacy? yes, but only on people who the state considers a possible criminal. 1
C6. Are service providers and other technology companies required to aid the government in monitoring the communications of their users? no 5
C7. Are individuals subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor in retribution for their online activities? no 5

Aggregate Score: 84, Partly Free


Mordka wrote:
Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: the Republic of Mordka
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: no 1
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: no because there is no legislation. 1
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies?: no because there are no elections 1
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: no 1
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: no they just get publicly executed 1
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means?: no 1
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: no, all races are kept apart and none of them (except for whites) have a chance to advance in rank, Mordka has officially became an atheist state since the coup as religion would have held the government back, woman have no political power and LGBT is illegal and is punishable by death 1
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: yes but they are not elected. 1
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: yes 5
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: no 1
D1. Are there free and independent media?: no 1
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: no because religion is not allowed as the Republic is atheist and will crack down on it. 1
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: no, government propaganda is watched every day to get the message of submission to the Republic. 1
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: no and they are likely to get executed. 1
E1. Is there freedom of assembly?: no 1
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: no 1
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: no 1
F1. Is there an independent judiciary?: no 1
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: no 1
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: no 1
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: no 1
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: no what they do in life is regulated by the government and there is a compulsory military service. 1
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: no as the economy is socialist all production is run by the government. 1
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: no, woman have no choice of who they marry as men have to go to the fathers and convince them and they organise the weddings and divorces are illegal, There are no limits to having children but abortion is illegal, men own their women and have complete say of their lives and their are no laws that protect them from violence, make-up is also illegal. 1
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: no because all industry is owned by the government.1

Aggregate Score: 29 Not free.


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Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
Empire of Atlantea
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?
No, the current head of government was appointed by the Emperor and maintains little actual formal power. The Position of Emperor is hereditary, being inherited in absolute primogeniture succession. 1
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?
In the Lower House of the National Assembly, the Boule is elected through universal weighted suffrage every six years. Well, the Senate is unelected, being composed of 2 groups, hereditary nobility, who inherit their seat on the Senate as well as their title and rank in the nobility following the death of the previous holder through primogeniture and hold that seat for life, and appointed senator who holds their seat for life or until they step down from it, with their seat being filled by a new appointee chosen by the Emperor or head of government. 2
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies?
No, voting well a universal right is weighted, with votes being grouped together and weighed depending on the class and ancestry(Nobility) of the voter. The Office of the Electorate is headed by the Electoral Commission, a commission reformed every electoral season and composed of 12 members of the Assembly, 5 Prefects from the Provinces, and 8 members of the nobility are chosen by sortition act as an impartial body in enforcing electoral laws. 2
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?
Yes and No. Well people are allowed to organize political parties on their own volition, parties representing certain policies and ideologies are banned(Such as those advocating for communism) and smaller newer parties will have little chance of surviving against the older and better-established parties. 2
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?
No 1
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means?
Yes 4
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?
Certain Religious and Ethnic Groups have been and are certainly barred from a number of political rights and electoral opportunities. 1
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?
No, head of government is unelected and directed by the will of the monarchy in their decisions. But they otherwise do determine policies with the legislature. 1
No, the head of government is not elected. Otherwise, yes, the head of government and legislative body do determine policies.
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?
Yes, there are some 3
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency?
No 1
D1. Are there free and independent media?
Yes, there are some dotted throughout the Empire, but generally, those with the support of the Imperial Government have greater spread and influence. 2
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?
No, in more recent times and throughout history, certain religious groups have been suppressed. 1
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?
No, though some private institutions may be freer from political influence than others 1
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?
No. 1
E1. Is there freedom of assembly?
No 1
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?
Dependent on the organization and the relation between it and government 2
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?
Large-Scale Unions, such as those on the national level are repressed. Those on the provincial or local level are left unmolested and free to do as they wish. 2
F1. Is there an independent judiciary?
Yes 4
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?
Most of the time, yes. 3
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?
Yes 4
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?
No 1
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?
For the most part, yes. Though there are some minor restrictions, mostly dependent on the area as well as the class of the person. 2
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?
For the most part, Yes. 3
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?
Minor restrictions on certain freedoms, such as that as appearance. 2
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?
No 1

Aggregate Score: 49

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Founded: Mar 01, 2018
Democratic Socialists

Postby Saralonia » Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:56 pm

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Nation:
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?After her period of being a provisionall leader when the elections happened she was chosen by popular vote and assembly vote.
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?Yes
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies?Yes
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?Yes, except to Stalinist and fascist parties we don't need a new dictatorship to win through democracy and coup.
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?Of course
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means?maybe from the Stalinist guerrillas but they aren't affiliated with the current government.
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?Yes, total equality was guaranteed since the first revolution.
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?Yes, but they can be bent a bit by bureaucracy.
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?They are recent reforms thus a definitive answer cant be given yet other than corruption has been reduced.
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency?Yes
D1. Are there free and independent media?Yes but they all get their license from the Ministry of Communications who ensures the quality of news and to avoid sensationalism.
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?Yes, the restrictions were recently lifted after the end of the dictatorship government and the reestablishment of communist democracy.
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?Yes
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?Yes, only Stalinists and Fascists should fear the government.
E1. Is there freedom of assembly?Yes
E2. Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?Yes
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?Of course, almost all governments of Saralonia enshrined this either in the constitution or through their power.
F1. Is there an independent judiciary?Yes
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?Yes
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?Yes
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?Yes
G1. Do individuals enjoy the freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?Yes
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?No, we're communist after all but we have worker cooperatives instead of the state directly owning all industry.
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?Yes
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?Yes, everyone has the same opportunities for success in the cooperatives and the unions ensure no cooperative exploits its workers.
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Esilen
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Posts: 8
Founded: Nov 03, 2020
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Postby Esilen » Thu Nov 12, 2020 2:38 am

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Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: People's Republic of Esilen
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? Yes
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? Yes
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? Yes, albeit several elements of society are excluded from vote because of their capitalist past.
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? No, but the leading party has fairly democratic process within it.
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? Yes
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? Yes
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Yes
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? Yes
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Yes
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Yes
D1. Are there free and independent media? Yes-ish, many 'reactionary' media are closed by local initiative.
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Yes
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? Yes, but recent years saw removal of 'reactionary' professors from their posts in tertiary universities.
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? No, as they will be shunned for 'reactionary' views.
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? Trade Unions are essential part of national legislature.
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? No, as it is mostly extension of local democratic organisation.
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Yes
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? Yes
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? Yes
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? No, as private enterpise is banned
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Yes
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Yes

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Polozenia Zesuplane Luzanii Gornej
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Posts: 5
Founded: Nov 11, 2020
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Postby Polozenia Zesuplane Luzanii Gornej » Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:47 am

Nation: Polozenia Zesuplane Luzanii Gornej
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?This is guaranteed constitutionally. Process that occurs each year for selecting Statoner(that is our head of state ,and government) and ministers is free and fair,but sortition is used not elections.
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? This is guaranteed constitutionally.Process for selecting 688 deputies to Luzania Parliament is free and fair,but sortition is used not elections.
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? We have sortition ,but framework for sortition is fair and implemented impartially.Constitution guarantees this
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Obviously. Every kind of parties can be created,including totalitarian one and no law may place any restriction on this right according to constitution
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? No law prohibit that and constitution guarantees such right ,but our consensus driven political culture means that from 201 years,all major parties are always in governing coalition on Federal level . Hovewer on local ,and regional level there is instances where opposition has majority in legislative body ,though it was rare
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? Yes,it is guaranteed by constitution.
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Yes it is guaranteed by constitution,but Monastery of Repenitents are prohibited from communicating with society and announcement of its own internal affairs,and there are a state secrets whose disclosure is strictly prohibited
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? Yes,constitution guarantee this
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Yes
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Yes,but state secrets aren't disclosed and information about income,accounts assets,and economical activity of politicians isn't required to be disclosed by law,though all politicans usually do that. Transparency of government actions is guaranteed constitutionally.
D1. Are there free and independent media? Constitution guarantees such right.Publications and spectacles are subject to preventive censhorship to prevent state secrets from being disclosed. But our censhorship is very light-you cannot write only state secrets,and there is a small number of state secrets.
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Yes,this right is limited constitutionally only by freedom of others.
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? Yes,but Monastery of Repenitents are prohibited from communicating with society and announcement of its own internal affairs,and there are a state secret
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? Yes,constitution guarantee such right but Monastery of Repenitents are prohibited from communicating with society and announcement of its own internal affairs,and there are a state secrets whose disclosure is strictly prohibited.
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes,guaranteed constitutionally,for peaceful ,non-violent assemblies.
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes. There are no restriction on it-it is guaranteed by constitution
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? Yes,constitutionally guaranted without any restriction
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? There are no judiciary.
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Yes,and this is constitutionally guaranteed but there are no courts so it is dead law.
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? Yes,but de iure not from insurgencies according to constitution. Right to fight against tyranny is constitutionally guaranteed.De facto such freedom exist.
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? Yes,even constitution,but Monastery of Repenitents are prohibited from communicating with society and announcement of its own internal affairs according to Monasteries Order.
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes,this is constitutionally protected right. No person or group of persons can place any restriction on it.
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? Such right is guaranteed constitutionally. According to all parties except Luzania Freedom Party this right exist ,but mining of environmentally sensitive areas is allowed only in small portions,shops is required to be opened 24/7 and no fee can be introduced in shops for any product.Only perpetual leasehold for 10,000 years is allowed for eliptical and spiritual nebulas.
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Yes.They are guaranteed constitutionally and protected
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Yes,though there are no labour laws.
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very liberal,almost libertarian ,highly scientifically advanced nation.
No- contrary to lies of Nation States we abolished income tax recently.

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Synne Industries
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Posts: 335
Founded: May 07, 2019
Anarchy

Postby Synne Industries » Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:45 pm



Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: The Corporate Republic of Synne Industries
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?
    • If you consider a somewhat pre-coordinated post-"revolution" directly voted-upon power shuffle free and fair, sure.
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?
    • Of course
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies?
    • Yes
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?
    • As long as the organization process of said parties in no way directly obstructs the actions of any other citizen on their private property
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?
    • In law, yes.
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means?
    • For the most part, though any 'domination' may simply be stemming from Synnian culture preferring the system to remain ideologically inert (immortality culture).
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?
    • Of course
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?
    • Yes
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?
    • They have been for nearly a century
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency?
    • Yes, by law
D1. Are there free and independent media?
    • Yes
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?
    • Yes, as long as these practices do not result in material harm to someone or their property when said harm is against their will.
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?
    • Directly speaking, yes
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?
    • Of course, as long as said expression does not cause material harm to any other person or their private property (this does not include government/public property)
E1. Is there freedom of assembly?
    • Yes
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?
    • Only domestically
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?
    • Yes
F1. Is there an independent judiciary?
    • Yes
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?
    • Yes
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?
    • Yes, and not exactly. There is mandatory military service for citizens which may be started from age 16 to 22 but there is often enough legroom when it comes to the selection of military professions that if one does not with to be directly involved in combat they can take on a domestic support role.
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?
    • Of course
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?
    • Yes
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?
    • Absolutely. There wouldn't be much of a Synnia without these rights.
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?
    • Yes to all of these.
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?
    • Yes






Internet Freedom Report
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: The Corporate Republic of Synne Industries
A1. Do infrastructural limitations restrict access to the internet or the speed and quality of internet connections?
    • No
A2. Is access to the internet prohibitively expensive or beyond the reach of certain segments of the population for geographical, social, or other reasons?
    • Of course not, though it's never actually 'free'
A3. Does the government exercise technical or legal control over internet infrastructure for the purposes of restricting connectivity?
    • Only somewhat over the Synne Industries (Corporation) internet service in Synnia's strange tandem state-corporation governing structure. In practice, this never really happens.
A4. Are there legal, regulatory, or economic obstacles that restrict the diversity of service providers?
    • Nope
A5. Do national regulatory bodies that oversee service providers and digital technology fail to operate in a free, fair, and independent manner?
    • No
B1. Does the state block or filter, or compel service providers to block or filter, internet content?
    • Never
B2. Do state or nonstate actors employ legal, administrative, or other means to force publishers, content hosts, or digital platforms to delete content?
    • No
B3. Do restrictions on the internet and digital content lack transparency, proportionality to the stated aims, or an independent appeals process?
    • No, they're as transparent as any 'material laws' would be
B4. Do online journalists, commentators, and ordinary users practice self-censorship?
    • No
B5. Are online sources of information controlled or manipulated by the government or other powerful actors to advance a particular political interest?
    • No
B6. Are there economic or regulatory constraints that negatively affect users’ ability to publish content online?
    • No
B7. Does the online information landscape lack diversity?
    • Nope
B8. Do conditions impede users’ ability to mobilize, form communities, and campaign, particularly on political and social issues?
    • Negatory
C1. Do the constitution or other laws fail to protect rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom, including on the internet, and are they enforced by a judiciary that lacks independence?
    • No, though most enforcers are independent civilian groups and/or actors and usually not just one per case
C2. Are there laws that assign criminal penalties or civil liability for online activities?
    • Only if said activities are knowingly and directly related to material harm coming to another person and/or their private property i.e. leakage of personal information to known criminal groups. This type of information-related crime is treated the same as if it were information knowingly delivered physically.
C3. Are individuals penalized for online activities?
    • See above.
C4. Does the government place restrictions on anonymous communication or encryption?
    • No
C5. Does state surveillance of internet activities infringe on users’ right to privacy?
    • No
C6. Are service providers and other technology companies required to aid the government in monitoring the communications of their users?
    • Not by law and never in practice
C7. Are individuals subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor in retribution for their online activities?
    • No



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Radiatia
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Postby Radiatia » Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:44 pm

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: The Radiatian Federation (Radiatia)
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? Yes
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? Yes
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? Yes
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Yes
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? Yes
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? Yes
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Yes
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? Yes
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Yes
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Yes
D1. Are there free and independent media? Yes
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Mostly yes - some religious groups and cults are banned from coming to Radiatia and religious groups are restricted from preaching to children.
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? Yes
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? Yes
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? Yes in most states, some states have banned trade unions outright
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? Yes
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Yes
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? As much as possible, but you can't really protect people from war if another country decides it really wants to have one with you.
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? Yes
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? Yes
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Yes
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Mostly, yes


Internet Freedom Report
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: Radiatia
A1. Do infrastructural limitations restrict access to the internet or the speed and quality of internet connections? In some places, yes - particularly the Arctic north
A2. Is access to the internet prohibitively expensive or beyond the reach of certain segments of the population for geographical, social, or other reasons? Not really, but again in some remote areas this is the case
A3. Does the government exercise technical or legal control over internet infrastructure for the purposes of restricting connectivity? No
A4. Are there legal, regulatory, or economic obstacles that restrict the diversity of service providers? No
A5. Do national regulatory bodies that oversee service providers and digital technology fail to operate in a free, fair, and independent manner? No
B1. Does the state block or filter, or compel service providers to block or filter, internet content? No
B2. Do state or nonstate actors employ legal, administrative, or other means to force publishers, content hosts, or digital platforms to delete content? No
B3. Do restrictions on the internet and digital content lack transparency, proportionality to the stated aims, or an independent appeals process? No
B4. Do online journalists, commentators, and ordinary users practice self-censorship? No
B5. Are online sources of information controlled or manipulated by the government or other powerful actors to advance a particular political interest? No
B6. Are there economic or regulatory constraints that negatively affect users’ ability to publish content online? No
B7. Does the online information landscape lack diversity? No
B8. Do conditions impede users’ ability to mobilize, form communities, and campaign, particularly on political and social issues? No
C1. Do the constitution or other laws fail to protect rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom, including on the internet, and are they enforced by a judiciary that lacks independence? No
C2. Are there laws that assign criminal penalties or civil liability for online activities? There are three instances in which this can happen: Child pornography, terrorism and espionage.
C3. Are individuals penalized for online activities? No, excluding the aforementioned
C4. Does the government place restrictions on anonymous communication or encryption? No
C5. Does state surveillance of internet activities infringe on users’ right to privacy? No
C6. Are service providers and other technology companies required to aid the government in monitoring the communications of their users? No
C7. Are individuals subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor in retribution for their online activities? No

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Rango Mango
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Postby Rango Mango » Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:15 pm

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: Rango Mango
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? Technically, yes - it's just that this was back in 1993 and another election hasn't been held since.
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? No
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? They are very fair, it's one man one vote: President Pat Mbutu is the man and he gets the vote.
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Of course not - that would bring instability.
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? No, and it's disturbing that you would even ask. Presumably, your organisation is working with them to undermine us!
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? The opposition are external to the political sphere and citizens are banned from voting for them... so technically yes?
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Heavens no, we can't let animals or women vote - their tiny brains couldn't handle it. The President is the only person who can really be trusted to vote correctly.
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? Yes of course.
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Very... all corrupting influences like opposition politicians and rivals tend to disappear.
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? No, it would be too confusing and upsetting to average peasant.
D1. Are there free and independent media? No
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Only if it's the correct one
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? No
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? No
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? No
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Sure, as long as they stay the hell out of our country.
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? No
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? No
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Yes, in that you will duly process from "accused" to "disappeared" very quickly.
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? Yes. Rango Mango is a safe nation and reports of a civil war in the southern part of the country are an elaborate fabrication.
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? No
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? No
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? No
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? No
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? No
République Populaire de Rango Mango
A landlocked, failed, African socialist dictatorship, ruled by President Pat Mbutu.
Population: 10 million.
Area: 622,984 km2
Government: Single-party Presidential Republic
President: Pat Mbutu
Capital City: Adamas
HDI: 0.286
GDP per capita: $49

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Freistern
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Founded: Nov 16, 2020
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Postby Freistern » Sat Nov 21, 2020 12:40 am

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? There is no formal head of state/government, the closest equivalent being the speaker which is an informal position based upon community respect for the individual in question.
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? The national legislature, the Volkskammer, is composed of all citizens of Freistern, so technically no.
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? Well, there aren't any elections to choose representatives, so no.
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Absolutely, although political tends to be informal than an official party-organisation.
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? There isn't any group that could really be defined as the opposition or elections for representatives, so technically no, although all groups within Freistern have a political say.
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? Assuming you're referring to things like violence and intimidation, absolutely.
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Absolutely.
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? The Volkskammer determines nationwide policy when necessary, but must communities determine their own policies.
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Yes
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Absolutely, seeing as everyone is involved in governmental processes.
D1. Are there free and independent media? Yes.
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Yes.
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? Yes.
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? Yes.
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes.
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes.
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? Yes, although seeing as Freistern is a post-capitalist society (that isn't syndicalist) there aren't any.
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? No, seeing as there isn't any formal legal system.
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Yes, as while there is no formal legal system communities respect the right to a fair trial.
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? Yes.
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? Yes, primarily on the basis of informal practices.
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes.
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? No, Freistern does not recognise the 'right' to exploit one's fellow citizens via private ownership of the means of production anymore than we recognise the right to own slaves.
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Yes.
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Absolutely.


Internet Freedom Report
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: People's Commonwealth of Freistern
A1. Do infrastructural limitations restrict access to the internet or the speed and quality of internet connections? As Freistern is fairly small colony on a previously uninhabited planet, some regions do not have Internet access, although this is one of the first issues that new settlements tend to deal with.
A2. Is access to the internet prohibitively expensive or beyond the reach of certain segments of the population for geographical, social, or other reasons? Not really, as mentioned above Internet access is typically set up pretty quickly.
A3. Does the government exercise technical or legal control over internet infrastructure for the purposes of restricting connectivity? No.
A4. Are there legal, regulatory, or economic obstacles that restrict the diversity of service providers? No.
A5. Do national regulatory bodies that oversee service providers and digital technology fail to operate in a free, fair, and independent manner? No.
B1. Does the state block or filter, or compel service providers to block or filter, internet content? No.
B2. Do state or nonstate actors employ legal, administrative, or other means to force publishers, content hosts, or digital platforms to delete content? No.
B3. Do restrictions on the internet and digital content lack transparency, proportionality to the stated aims, or an independent appeals process? No.
B4. Do online journalists, commentators, and ordinary users practice self-censorship? Not anymore than anyone would normally.
B5. Are online sources of information controlled or manipulated by the government or other powerful actors to advance a particular political interest? No.
B6. Are there economic or regulatory constraints that negatively affect users’ ability to publish content online? No.
B7. Does the online information landscape lack diversity? A bit, but mostly because of the small population.
B8. Do conditions impede users’ ability to mobilize, form communities, and campaign, particularly on political and social issues? No, absolutely not.
C1. Do the constitution or other laws fail to protect rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom, including on the internet, and are they enforced by a judiciary that lacks independence? No.
C2. Are there laws that assign criminal penalties or civil liability for online activities? Seeing as there is no formal legal system, no.
C3. Are individuals penalized for online activities? Generally not, but this is in part due to a lack of harmful online content. Should such content be present and accessed by an individual and their actions were discovered, they could expect to face penalties from the community.
C4. Does the government place restrictions on anonymous communication or encryption? No.
C5. Does state surveillance of internet activities infringe on users’ right to privacy? No.
C6. Are service providers and other technology companies required to aid the government in monitoring the communications of their users? No.
C7. Are individuals subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor in retribution for their online activities? No.
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The Norden Utopia
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Posts: 64
Founded: Apr 21, 2018
Left-wing Utopia

Postby The Norden Utopia » Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:26 pm

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: The United Socialist States of Norden
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? Yes.
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? Yes.
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? Yes.
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Yes.
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? Yes.
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? Yes.
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Yes.
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? Yes.
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Yes.
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Yes.
D1. Are there free and independent media? Yes.
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Yes.
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? Yes.
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? Yes.
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes.
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes.
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? Yes.
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? Yes.
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Yes.
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? Yes.
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? Yes.
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes.
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? The answer to this question is somewhat complicated when we look forward to the economic model of Norden. Our nation abides by a socialist economy, under a prolet self-management policy. As such, most industry in Norden is collectively owned rather than government-owned, thus giving the people some economic freedom. The same happens to private property basically.
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Yes.
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Yes.


Internet Freedom Report
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Do infrastructural limitations restrict access to the internet or the speed and quality of internet connections? No.
A2. Is access to the internet prohibitively expensive or beyond the reach of certain segments of the population for geographical, social, or other reasons? No.
A3. Does the government exercise technical or legal control over internet infrastructure for the purposes of restricting connectivity? No.
A4. Are there legal, regulatory, or economic obstacles that restrict the diversity of service providers? No.
A5. Do national regulatory bodies that oversee service providers and digital technology fail to operate in a free, fair, and independent manner? No.
B1. Does the state block or filter, or compel service providers to block or filter, internet content? No.
B2. Do state or nonstate actors employ legal, administrative, or other means to force publishers, content hosts, or digital platforms to delete content? No.
B3. Do restrictions on the internet and digital content lack transparency, proportionality to the stated aims, or an independent appeals process? No.
B4. Do online journalists, commentators, and ordinary users practice self-censorship?No.
B5. Are online sources of information controlled or manipulated by the government or other powerful actors to advance a particular political interest? No.
B6. Are there economic or regulatory constraints that negatively affect users’ ability to publish content online? No.
B7. Does the online information landscape lack diversity? No.
B8. Do conditions impede users’ ability to mobilize, form communities, and campaign, particularly on political and social issues? No.
C1. Do the constitution or other laws fail to protect rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom, including on the internet, and are they enforced by a judiciary that lacks independence? No.
C2. Are there laws that assign criminal penalties or civil liability for online activities? Only if such content or activity is illegal under nordian law (this would be, for instance, the case with sharing videos of child exploitation, or selling drugs online).
C3. Are individuals penalized for online activities? For the activities listed above, yes.
C4. Does the government place restrictions on anonymous communication or encryption? No.
C5. Does state surveillance of internet activities infringe on users’ right to privacy? No.
C6. Are service providers and other technology companies required to aid the government in monitoring the communications of their users? No.
C7. Are individuals subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor in retribution for their online activities? No.
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United Socialist States of Norden

Where post-punk is rampant, snow is nearly eternal and disregard for capitalism thrives


A socialist nation struggling (or not so much) in a world where no more nations follow it's ideology. Basically, if this song was a nation.

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Amrasia
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Posts: 130
Founded: Dec 08, 2017
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Postby Amrasia » Sat Nov 21, 2020 9:50 pm

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: The Amrasian Federation
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? Yes, and it has been since the beginning.
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? Yes
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? Yes
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Yes
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? Yes
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? Yes
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Yes
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? Yes
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Yes
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Yes
D1. Are there free and independent media? Yes
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Yes, with the exception of burqa/niqab as it makes facial identification hard. Hijab is fine though.
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? Yes
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? Yes
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? Yes
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? Yes
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Yes
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? Yes
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? Yes
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? For property, yes. For private businesses, somewhat true; those who wish to establish a business must follow some certain procedures and terms decrease any chance of "fake" companies to exist.
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Yes
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Yes
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THE AMRASIAN FEDERATION
The Land of Freedom and Liberty
A federal, constitutional republic ranging across the American continent to East Asia.
A Nation Reborn. God Bless Amrasia.



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Nehemiah
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Posts: 6
Founded: Nov 21, 2020
Ex-Nation

Postby Nehemiah » Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:42 pm

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? No
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? Yes
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? Depends on who you ask, but for the most part no.
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? No
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? No
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? No
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Absolutely no.
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? No
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? No
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Yes
D1. Are there free and independent media? Yes
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Yes, except atheism is banned and punishable by a prison stint.
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? No
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? Yes
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? No
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? Trade unions are abolished
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? Yes
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Yes
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? No
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? No
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? Yes
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? No
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Yes
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Pryporska
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Posts: 74
Founded: Nov 21, 2020
Ex-Nation

Postby Pryporska » Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:01 pm

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? No, he was chosen by himself
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? There is no legislative body
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? No, it ensures that the Fascist party of Pryporska (FPP) stays in power
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? No, only the FPP is allowed
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? no
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? No, lots of rigging
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? No, certain religions are not recognized
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? no, they are façades
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? no, they are non existent
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? sometimes
D1. Are there free and independent media? yes, altough its hard to find
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? no, only in private
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? no, FPP uses education to further the FPP
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? no, people who do are put on watchlist
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? no
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?no, those are banned
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? yes
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? yes, and it is fair
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? yes
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? no
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?no are protected heavily
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? yes
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? yes, private property is a right
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Yes, the government does not control this, although they do influence though propaganda
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? yes

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Polozenia Zesuplane Luzanii Gornej
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Posts: 5
Founded: Nov 11, 2020
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This failed freedom index

Postby Polozenia Zesuplane Luzanii Gornej » Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:09 am

When our country freedoms will be judged?
very liberal,almost libertarian ,highly scientifically advanced nation.
No- contrary to lies of Nation States we abolished income tax recently.

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Evergar
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Posts: 116
Founded: Apr 05, 2021
Ex-Nation

Postby Evergar » Sun Jul 25, 2021 8:53 am

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: The Holy Folkish Order of Evergar
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? No, not at all. The current leader, Chancellor Ferdinand Wolverman, was appointed by his predecessor.
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? No, not at all. All politicians in their respective roles were or have been appointed.
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? Democracy and republicanism do not exist in the country.
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Absolutely not. The Ultranationalist Party, the sole founding and ruling political party, is guaranteed supremacy under the Ásafolcmōtwrit (Constitution).
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? This is impossible.
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? No, they are not.
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? No, and many of these minorities have no civil rights, either.
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? There are no elections in the nation.
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Some laws exist but remain very weak and underenforced.
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Only in certain matters, like with religiousness and reports on how safe the fatherland is.
D1. Are there free and independent media? Independent media exists, but they must follow strict guidelines from the state.
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Favoritism is given to the state religion, Heathendom (Germanic Paganism). The Anti-Abrahamism Edict and The Anti-Secularism Edict are two notable examples of measurement for the religious freedom available in the country. There are religions exempt from persecution, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Creativity, and Shinto.
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? No, not at all. The education system enforces teaching of values as prescribed by the Ultranationalist Party.
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? No, not at all. People must watch everything they say, write, and do. Dissent is not tolerated, nor is degeneracy or freedom of speech.
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Only for certain groups, such as National Socialists, Heathen occultic groups, and Conservatives.
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? They can operate outside the country, but not within.
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? Sparingly, yes.
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? No, the judiciary is tied to the government.
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Due process happens infrequently and is not guaranteed.
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? The military tries their hardest to keep order and safety. The Geneva Convention, however, is completely disregarded.
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? No. Not everyone is considered equal under the law.
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Moderately, yes.
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? Yes, and economic freedom is the highest level of freedom offered in the country.
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Not exactly. Examples: some marriages may be arranged; homosexuality is a crime; strict dress codes in public are maintained; physical punishment runs rampant in the nation and may even be encouraged.
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? No, they do not.


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Amaurita
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Postby Amaurita » Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:28 am

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? Yes, the current President was elected freely and fairly in the 2288 Presidential Election.
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? The Parliament of Representatives was freely and fairly elected. The Senate is not technically elected, but the State Legislatures (who do elect the State Senators) are freely elected by the residents of their State.
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? Yes. Elections are managed by the Bureau of Elections, which is a non-partisan body that falls under the Department of Justice.
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Yes, although factions that are sympathetic to the communist movement are generally viewed with suspicion.
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? Yes.
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? Yes.
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Yes, all citizens, regardless of the above mentioned, have the same political and legal rights.
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? Yes.
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Yes.
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Yes.
D1. Are there free and independent media? Yes.
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Yes.
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? Yes.
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? Yes.
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes.
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes.
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? Yes.
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? Yes.
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Yes.
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? Yes.
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? Yes.
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes.
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? Yes.
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Yes.
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Yes.


Internet Freedom Report
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Do infrastructural limitations restrict access to the internet or the speed and quality of internet connections? No.
A2. Is access to the internet prohibitively expensive or beyond the reach of certain segments of the population for geographical, social, or other reasons? No.
A3. Does the government exercise technical or legal control over internet infrastructure for the purposes of restricting connectivity? ISPs are technically overseen by Federal and State regulations, but these safeguards are more or less in place to protect public interests.
A4. Are there legal, regulatory, or economic obstacles that restrict the diversity of service providers? No.
A5. Do national regulatory bodies that oversee service providers and digital technology fail to operate in a free, fair, and independent manner? Yes.
B1. Does the state block or filter, or compel service providers to block or filter, internet content? Only what's considered illegal (basically, if you can get in trouble for doing something IRL, it's also not allowed to be accessed over the internet).
B2. Do state or nonstate actors employ legal, administrative, or other means to force publishers, content hosts, or digital platforms to delete content? No.
B3. Do restrictions on the internet and digital content lack transparency, proportionality to the stated aims, or an independent appeals process? No.
B4. Do online journalists, commentators, and ordinary users practice self-censorship? No.
B5. Are online sources of information controlled or manipulated by the government or other powerful actors to advance a particular political interest? No.
B6. Are there economic or regulatory constraints that negatively affect users’ ability to publish content online? No.
B7. Does the online information landscape lack diversity? No.
B8. Do conditions impede users’ ability to mobilize, form communities, and campaign, particularly on political and social issues? No.
C1. Do the constitution or other laws fail to protect rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom, including on the internet, and are they enforced by a judiciary that lacks independence? No.
C2. Are there laws that assign criminal penalties or civil liability for online activities? Yes, if the actions are criminal in nature.
C3. Are individuals penalized for online activities? Only if they are criminal actions.
C4. Does the government place restrictions on anonymous communication or encryption? No.
C5. Does state surveillance of internet activities infringe on users’ right to privacy? Law enforcement can only monitor internet if they acquire a warrant from a Judge.
C6. Are service providers and other technology companies required to aid the government in monitoring the communications of their users? No.
C7. Are individuals subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor in retribution for their online activities? No.

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Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: The Theocracy of the Chosen Peoples
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? No, the country (which is a puppet sate of The Theocracy of the Chosen Peoples) had its leader appointed by the Empress
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? There were no elections
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? It's not 'fairly enforced' but the enforcement is intense
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? No, doing so is treason and carries the death penalty
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? No, there is never going be any, the leaders will always be appointed by the Empress
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? No, they have one choice.
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? They all have the same rights (minus the religion as one is state-mandated), however, limited/nonexistent they may be
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? Does not apply
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Laws against corruption carry heavy sentences, though how much they are enforced is a hush subject
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? No, they control the narrative
D1. Are there free and independent media? It's all state-controlled
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? No, only that approved by the government
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? No, it's a deeply propagandized system
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? No, people understand defiance is desertion and desertion may lead to death
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes, but it can be broken up by the police whenever they feel it should be and no explanation is to be given
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? No, all such matters are handled internally
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? No, the are outlawed
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? No
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? No, the judge makes the decision
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? No, besides, all's fair in love and war
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? Yes, all rights are equal (though are all opressed)
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? No, they must go through the proper processes in order to have their case looked at
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?They can own property but the government run all businesses
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Appearance is still controlled by a uniform code
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Depends on the definition


Internet Freedom Report
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: The Theocracy of the Chosen Peoples
A1. Do infrastructural limitations restrict access to the internet or the speed and quality of internet connections? No, it's top of the line
A2. Is access to the internet prohibitively expensive or beyond the reach of certain segments of the population for geographical, social, or other reasons? A government-run and limited web is available to the general population while a select few have an unrestricted version
A3. Does the government exercise technical or legal control over internet infrastructure for the purposes of restricting connectivity? Yes, the filter all the content coming in and going out
A4. Are there legal, regulatory, or economic obstacles that restrict the diversity of service providers? No, but they don't have to follow the diversity route
A5. Do national regulatory bodies that oversee service providers and digital technology fail to operate in a free, fair, and independent manner? No, it's all government run, therefore there is a clear agenda at play
B1. Does the state block or filter, or compel service providers to block or filter, internet content? Yes, whole agencies are dedicated to it
B2. Do state or nonstate actors employ legal, administrative, or other means to force publishers, content hosts, or digital platforms to delete content? Yes, threats of legal action, or physical violence is common
B3. Do restrictions on the internet and digital content lack transparency, proportionality to the stated aims, or an independent appeals process? Yes, the government controls all
B4. Do online journalists, commentators, and ordinary users practice self-censorship? The should
B5. Are online sources of information controlled or manipulated by the government or other powerful actors to advance a particular political interest? Yes, the narrative is government-controlled
B6. Are there economic or regulatory constraints that negatively affect users’ ability to publish content online? The government has systems in place to block anything they don't like
B7. Does the online information landscape lack diversity? Yes
B8. Do conditions impede users’ ability to mobilize, form communities, and campaign, particularly on political and social issues? Absolutely, and people are silenced if they attempt to do any of the previously listed
C1. Do the constitution or other laws fail to protect rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom, including on the internet, and are they enforced by a judiciary that lacks independence? There are no laws protecting them, thus, there is no failure
C2. Are there laws that assign criminal penalties or civil liability for online activities? No, they are criminal
C3. Are individuals penalized for online activities? Yes, prosecution is to be expected if anybody steps out of line
C4. Does the government place restrictions on anonymous communication or encryption? It's completely illegal (minus a certain few people)
C5. Does state surveillance of internet activities infringe on users’ right to privacy? They see EVERYTHING
C6. Are service providers and other technology companies required to aid the government in monitoring the communications of their users? No, because they don't exist
C7. Are individuals subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor in retribution for their online activities? Yes, and anybody who suspect of such must report it or face the same punishments

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Postby Rho Ophiuchi » Fri Jul 15, 2022 12:44 pm

Hello All,

Rho Ophiuchi's responses to these surveys are as follows.

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? The position of head of government has been empty for more than a year, but the previous one came to power by shooting the one before that, which essentially appointed himself. So neither free nor fair.
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? No, but they were appointed by corporations according to a well-documented and transparent set of rules.
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? Elections, when they do happen, are usually complete shams.
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Theoretically so, but they are not allowed to protest without a permit (which is never given), so they are unable of legally excersizing power.
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? No, but it might through polls. If the government thinks that a party is rising to prominence it might enter negotiations with the party's leaders (or install their own) to placate its support base.
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? For the most part - the meddling with results usually occurs after the election happens. So one can vote in any way they choose, but the published results of the election are completely made-up.
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Yes in the sense that no additional restrictions are in place against them.
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? No - the corporate-appointed national representatives determine the policy of the government.
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? No - they are only ever used againt those major actors in the government already dislike.
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Sometimes - they operate transparently most of the time, but sometimes disallow news coverage by having secret legislative meetings.
D1. Are there free and independent media? Sort of - the media is rigorously censored by the state, but is privately owned.
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Yes - there are no laws preventing this.
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? Yes - the political elite do not generally concern themselves with the educational system.
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? If done individually, this is a protected form of speech. If done with many others in a public protest without a permit, it is illegal, though.
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes in private, but again, public protests are not allowed.
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes - there are no laws preventing this.
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? Theoretically yes, but most corporations ban union workers from operating in them, making unions almost entirely ineffective and powerless.
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? Yes - though it can be influenced by bribes.
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? In general, yes, though with enough bribery anything can go through.
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? Theoretically yes, but the state is terrible at being able to enforce this. As a result, insurgencies are quite common, and most of the nation is not adequately policed.
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? Yes for government-related work and processes.
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes - there are no laws preventing this.
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? Yes - this is one of the core principles of the country.
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Yes - there are no laws preventing this.
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Not particularly - there are no actual legal barriers to advancement in most cases, but Rho Ophiuchi has very high economic inequality, which is considered by some to be economic exploitation.


Internet Freedom Report
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Do infrastructural limitations restrict access to the internet or the speed and quality of internet connections? Yes - internet in Rho Ophiuchi is roughly equivalent to the irl internet in 1995 - very few connections exist, and for those that do the average speed is 5 kbit/s.
A2. Is access to the internet prohibitively expensive or beyond the reach of certain segments of the population for geographical, social, or other reasons? Yes - it is sometimes prohibitively expensive.
A3. Does the government exercise technical or legal control over internet infrastructure for the purposes of restricting connectivity? No - the government does not concern itself with the internet.
A4. Are there legal, regulatory, or economic obstacles that restrict the diversity of service providers? No - no restrictions of this nature exist.
A5. Do national regulatory bodies that oversee service providers and digital technology fail to operate in a free, fair, and independent manner? No - the government does not concern itself with the internet.
B1. Does the state block or filter, or compel service providers to block or filter, internet content? No - the government does not concern itself with the internet.
B2. Do state or nonstate actors employ legal, administrative, or other means to force publishers, content hosts, or digital platforms to delete content? The government does not concern itself with the internet, but there are no restrictions on nonstate actors doing this to those using their services.
B3. Do restrictions on the internet and digital content lack transparency, proportionality to the stated aims, or an independent appeals process? There is no requirement to these for those moderating their own sites, but no such restrictions come from a governmental level.
B4. Do online journalists, commentators, and ordinary users practice self-censorship? Sometimes, but sometimes not.
B5. Are online sources of information controlled or manipulated by the government or other powerful actors to advance a particular political interest? No - no large-scale powerful actors exist on the Rho Ophiuchian internet yet.
B6. Are there economic or regulatory constraints that negatively affect users’ ability to publish content online? The only such constraint would be the expense and low throughput of Rho Ophiuchian internet services.
B7. Does the online information landscape lack diversity? Only in the sense that not very many people are using it as a proportion of the total population. There is a diversity of views.
B8. Do conditions impede users’ ability to mobilize, form communities, and campaign, particularly on political and social issues? No, but taking physical action (such as a public protest, which would be illegal) might cause problems, as well as the lack of internet services among the non-wealthy.
C1. Do the constitution or other laws fail to protect rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom, including on the internet, and are they enforced by a judiciary that lacks independence? Freedom of expression is protected, press freedom is definitely not, and access to information is considered the right of the information holder. The judiciary is independent, but easily bribed.
C2. Are there laws that assign criminal penalties or civil liability for online activities? No - the government does not concern itself with the internet.
C3. Are individuals penalized for online activities? No - the government does not concern itself with the internet.
C4. Does the government place restrictions on anonymous communication or encryption? No - the government does not concern itself with the internet.
C5. Does state surveillance of internet activities infringe on users’ right to privacy? No - the government does not concern itself with the internet.
C6. Are service providers and other technology companies required to aid the government in monitoring the communications of their users? No - the government does not concern itself with the internet.
C7. Are individuals subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor in retribution for their online activities? Sometimes by particularly paranoid corporations, but this is not very common.
Sincerely,
Rho Ophiuchi
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Kahekordne Union of Spib
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Postby Kahekordne Union of Spib » Fri Jul 15, 2022 12:59 pm

Internet Freedom Report
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Do infrastructural limitations restrict access to the internet or the speed and quality of internet connections? No, however wealthier regions may have better internet solely because they have more resources to work with
A2. Is access to the internet prohibitively expensive or beyond the reach of certain segments of the population for geographical, social, or other reasons? No
A3. Does the government exercise technical or legal control over internet infrastructure for the purposes of restricting connectivity? No
A4. Are there legal, regulatory, or economic obstacles that restrict the diversity of service providers? No, however the law of supply and demand applies here
A5. Do national regulatory bodies that oversee service providers and digital technology fail to operate in a free, fair, and independent manner? No, they are monitored by anticorruption watchdogs
B1. Does the state block or filter, or compel service providers to block or filter, internet content? Service providers may censor if necessary, but a more justifiable reason is needed for the government to do so
B2. Do state or nonstate actors employ legal, administrative, or other means to force publishers, content hosts, or digital platforms to delete content? The government cannot forcibly take content down unless it has a valid reason and publicly viewable explanation. Private individuals may however
B3. Do restrictions on the internet and digital content lack transparency, proportionality to the stated aims, or an independent appeals process? No
B4. Do online journalists, commentators, and ordinary users practice self-censorship? If needed
B5. Are online sources of information controlled or manipulated by the government or other powerful actors to advance a particular political interest? Government websites are obviously are, otherwise no
B6. Are there economic or regulatory constraints that negatively affect users’ ability to publish content online? No
B7. Does the online information landscape lack diversity? No
B8. Do conditions impede users’ ability to mobilize, form communities, and campaign, particularly on political and social issues? No
C1. Do the constitution or other laws fail to protect rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom, including on the internet, and are they enforced by a judiciary that lacks independence? No, the constitution protects media usage very well
C2. Are there laws that assign criminal penalties or civil liability for online activities? Depends, as piracy or violent extremism is treated as a crime
C3. Are individuals penalized for online activities?
C4. Does the government place restrictions on anonymous communication or encryption? No
C5. Does state surveillance of internet activities infringe on users’ right to privacy? No
C6. Are service providers and other technology companies required to aid the government in monitoring the communications of their users? No
C7. Are individuals subject to extralegal intimidation or physical violence by state authorities or any other actor in retribution for their online activities? No
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Kahekordne Union of Spib
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Postby Kahekordne Union of Spib » Fri Jul 15, 2022 1:17 pm

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation:
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? Yes
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? Yes
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? Yes
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? Yes, however the public may decide if the party itself is dangerous
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? Yes
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? Yes
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? Yes, constitutional rights ignore
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? Yes
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? Yes
D1. Are there free and independent media? Yes
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? Yes, anyone is allowed to practice any religion in any environment
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? Yes
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? Yes
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? Yes
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? Yes, they are allowed to exist and operate
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? Yes, and are often encouraged
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? Yes
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? Yes, however no system is flawless
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? Yes, the constitution prohibits government officials using conflicts to violate it
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? Yes, the constitution prohibits any treatment or punishment based on characteristics other than action
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? Yes
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? Yes, however the government may intervene if illegal and morally questionable actions are being done
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? Yes
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? Yes
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Postby Rhodevus » Sun Aug 07, 2022 2:44 pm

Freedom in the Multiverse
Make sure to answer honestly. Questions are freeform, a simple yes or no may not always suffice.


Nation: Rhodevus
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? No, as Rhodevus's head of government is the monarch. However, Rhodevus is a Rubinian Monarchy, which means that the monarch is non-hereditary, chosen from a list of potential successors created by the preceding monarch, voted on by both the house and senate (and board of Premiers) (all of which are elected in free and fair elections) and has the potential to be ousted from the position as heir throughout their time, by a vote (and can even be ousted as monarch through vote, but it's much harder). So, short answer no. Long answer... ~eh it's hazy.
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? yes
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? yes. Elections Rhodevus is a federal body which operates as a non-governmental organization which controls election districts and zone mapping to ensure that there is no risk of election fraud, vote tampering, and district gerrymandering.
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? yes, as well as run as independents
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? yes.
B3. Are the people’s political choices free from domination by forces that are external to the political sphere, or by political forces that employ extrapolitical means? yes and no. Politicians, and influencers of every demographic do often say who the recommend voting for, and they endorse candidates, but there can be no actual force (be it bribery or physical harm, or any other method of risk/reward based coercion).
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? yes
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? yes, and see above about head of government
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? yes. many.
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? for the most part. Some instances involved closed sessions, but for the most part, people can even sit in and listen to government sessions.
D1. Are there free and independent media? yes
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? yes
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? yes
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? yes, aside from expressing personal views that relate to the harming of individuals (such as calling for the deaths of religious groups, LGBT peopl, etc.)
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? yes
E2. Is there freedom for non governmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? yes. Elections Rhodevus was discussed above, but there is RStats, which is an NGO which documents a wide array of national statistics and even is in charge of the national census.
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? yes
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? yes
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? yes
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? yes
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? yes
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? yes. Education wise, there is mandatory education up to a certain age, but as long as that schooling is performed, the method of schooling can change. (there are rules for home-schooling as well)
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? yes
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? yes
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? yes
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