Laws & Freedom: In Practice - Revision history

Mr Fox at 23:04, 2 September 2026

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	==== '''Article 10 Expansion''' ====		==== '''Article 10 Expansion''' ====
	# Detention facilities shall immediately allow the detainee to notify (without charge) a family member or closest contact, based on the detainee's preference, of their detention and be provided reasonably immediate access. The detainee may contact as many people as necessary until ~~they have actually talked to someone~~.		# Detention facilities shall immediately allow the detainee to notify (without charge) a family member or closest contact, based on the detainee's preference, of their detention and be provided reasonably immediate access. The detainee may contact as many people as necessary until contact has been successful.
	# ~~Rehabilitation experts~~ shall ~~have immediate access to and begin working with detainees to~~ assess ~~their~~ situation and provide resources~~, if warranted~~.		# A detainee will meet with a group of three (a lawyer, a social worker, and a health worker) within 24 hours of their detainment.
	## Under the law, ~~detainee~~ are afforded the same protections in regards to the ~~rehabilitation experts as their own~~ lawyer.		## The all three shall assess the situation and provide appropriate help and resources.
	### These ~~experts~~ may never be compelled to testify against the detainee.		### Under the law, detainees are afforded the same protections in regards to these three as is currently the case with a lawyer.
	### These ~~experts~~ are to keep anything the detainee tells them in strict confidence, except as necessary to render appropriate care (~~who~~ are ~~then~~ bound to confidence).		#### These three may never be compelled to testify against the detainee.
	## The first step in rehabilitation will be to determine the circumstances prompting the individual to violate the law and then to get them whatever help is necessary to ensure further violations don't continue (rehab, counseling, financial services, etc.).		#### These three are to keep anything the detainee tells them in strict confidence, except as necessary to render appropriate care (in which case those included in that care are also bound to confidence).
	## The primary goal of this methodology is to catch ''Citizens'' in need before they fall, and prevent additional crimes and societal costs that might come of their otherwise diminished situations.		### The first step in rehabilitation will be to determine the circumstances prompting the individual to violate the law and then to get them whatever help is necessary to ensure further violations don't continue (rehab, counseling, financial services, etc.).
	~~# The detained shall be immediately assigned and provided access to a lawyer~~.		### The primary goal of this methodology is to catch ''Citizens'' in need before they fall, and prevent additional crimes and societal costs that might come of their otherwise diminished situations.
	# The detained shall not be moved to another facility outside the ~~most immediate higher~~ ''Political Boundary'' unless found guilty and then by court order.		# The detained shall not be moved to another facility outside the local ''Political Boundary'' unless found guilty and then by court order, or if the three deem it in the best interest of the detainee for their rehabilitation and with the agreement of the detainee.
	# No ~~court~~ processes may begin against a detainee until the detainee has ~~spoken~~ with ~~a lawyer~~ and with their lawyer present.		# No legal processes may begin against a detainee until the detainee has met with the three and then with their lawyer present.
	# Law enforcement will not question a detainee following their arrest without their lawyer present.		# Law enforcement will not question a detainee following their arrest without their lawyer present.
	# A detainee who has not ~~been assigned to and communicated~~ with ~~their lawyer~~ within 24 hours of their detainment (including weekends) will be immediately freed on a personal recognizance bond (electronic tracking is permissible at the Liminal State's expense).		# A detainee who has not met with the three within 24 hours of their detainment (including weekends) will be immediately freed on a personal recognizance bond (electronic tracking is permissible at the Liminal State's expense).
	# A detainee who has not been seen by a judge within 24 hours of their detainment (including weekends) will be immediately freed on a personal recognizance bond (electronic tracking is permissible at the Liminal State's expense).		# A detainee who has not been seen by a judge within 24 hours of their detainment (including weekends) will be immediately freed on a personal recognizance bond (electronic tracking is permissible at the Liminal State's expense).
	# Monetary bonds will never be used.		# Monetary bonds will never be used.
	# A detainee may only be held if:		# A detainee may only be held longer if:
	## The courts have deemed the detainee an immediate threat to themselves or others and no technological remedy exists to prevent that threat.		## The courts have deemed the detainee an immediate threat to themselves or others and no technological remedy exists to prevent that threat.
	## The rehabilitation experts have deemed the detainee in need of immediate rehabilitation and ~~has~~ reasonable evidence (as judged by the ''Justice Branch'') that the detainee will not follow through with the rehabilitation if released.		## The rehabilitation experts have deemed the detainee in need of immediate rehabilitation and have reasonable evidence (as judged by the ''Justice Branch'') that the detainee will not follow through with the rehabilitation if released.
	## The detainee has violated the terms of a personal recognizance bond for any open case.		## The detainee has violated the terms of a personal recognizance bond for any open case.

	==== '''Article 11 Expansion''' ====		==== '''Article 11 Expansion''' ====
	# '''Protection Against Self-Incrimination''' - The accused will not be forced to testify against themselves nor shall ~~witnesses~~ be forced to incriminate themselves.		# '''Protection Against Self-Incrimination''' - The accused will not be forced to testify against themselves nor shall anyone be forced to incriminate themselves.
	# '''Family Testimonial Privilege''' - The immediate family of the accused will not be forced to testify against the accused.		# '''Family Testimonial Privilege''' - The immediate family of the accused will not be forced to testify against the accused.
	# '''Right To The Best Council''' - There are no public defenders in the Liminal State to ensure the very best legal representation for all defendants, regardless of situation or their status. All lawyers, permitted to practice law by virtue of the Liminal State, are obligated to provide counsel to defendants.		# '''Right To The Best Council''' - There are no public defenders in the Liminal State to ensure the very best legal representation for all defendants, regardless of situation or their status. All lawyers, permitted to practice law by virtue of the Liminal State, are obligated to provide counsel to defendants.
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	==== '''Article 16 Expansion''' ====		==== '''Article 16 Expansion''' ====
	# All ~~people~~ of ~~full~~ age have a right to marry any other ~~person~~ of ~~full~~ age.		# All ''Emancipated'' ''Citizens'' or ''Citizens'' of legal age have a right to marry any other ''Emancipated Citizen'' or ''Citizen'' of legal age.
	# ~~Any~~ married ~~person has~~ the right to divorce.		# All married ''Citizens'' have the right to divorce.
			# All married ''Citizens'' and ''Emancipated Citizens'' have a right to adopt children. Further, non-discriminatory, qualifications are understood.
			# No person shall be compelled to have children.

	==== '''Article 17.2 Modification''' ====		==== '''Article 17.2 Modification''' ====

Mr Fox at 20:00, 30 August 2026

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Mr Fox at 17:37, 26 August 2026

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	==== '''Article 7 Expansion''' ====		==== '''Article 7 Expansion''' ====
	# All people before the law have the right to communicate in their native language, therefore interpreters shall be made available to anyone in need.		# All people before the law have the right to communicate in their native language, therefore interpreters (people or artificial) shall be made available to anyone in need.
	# ''Non-Citizens'' will be afforded the same protections and rights as ''Citizens'' in regards to violations of the law.		# ''Non-Citizens'' will be afforded the same protections and rights as ''Citizens'' in regards to violations of the law.
	# All ''Non-Citizens'' will be obligated to test and see if they qualify as ''Emancipated'' (although this does not grant citizenship), to determine if they will be treated as ''Protected'' or ''Emancipated'' individuals under the law.		# All ''Non-Citizens'' will be obligated to test and see if they qualify as ''Emancipated'' (although this does not grant citizenship), to determine if they will be treated as ''Protected'' or ''Emancipated'' individuals under the law.
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	# Non-''Emancipated'' people will never be tried as adults.		# Non-''Emancipated'' people will never be tried as adults.
	## Any apparent adult that hasn’t taken the ''Emancipation Test'' will be required to take it prior to any court action.		## Any apparent adult that hasn’t taken the ''Emancipation Test'' will be required to take it prior to any court action.
	## Any ~~non-~~''~~Emancipated~~ Citizen'' may voluntarily take the ''Emancipation Test'' if they choose prior to any court action.		## Any ''Protected Citizen'' may voluntarily take the ''Emancipation Test'' if they choose prior to any court action.
	# ''Non-Citizens'' will be afforded the same protections and rights as a ''Citizen'' in regards to violations of the law.		# ''Non-Citizens'' will be afforded the same protections and rights as a ''Citizen'' in regards to violations of the law.
	## All ''Non-Citizens'' will be obligated to take the ''Emancipation Test'' (although this does not grant citizenship), to determine if they will be treated as non-emancipated or ''Emancipated'' individuals under the law.		## All ''Non-Citizens'' will be obligated to take the ''Emancipation Test'' (although this does not grant citizenship), to determine if they will be treated as non-emancipated or ''Emancipated'' individuals under the law.

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Mr Fox at 03:58, 20 August 2026

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Mr Fox at 23:44, 14 August 2026

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	# Any population that wishes to incorporate into the Liminal State may do so with an 80% vote of the existing Liminal State voters and an 80% affirmative vote by the total proposed new population.		# Any population that wishes to incorporate into the Liminal State may do so with an 80% vote of the existing Liminal State voters and an 80% affirmative vote by the total proposed new population.
	## The vote by the population wishing to incorporate is a vote for adhering to the fundamental laws and methods used by the Liminal State.		## The vote by the population wishing to incorporate is a vote for adhering to the fundamental laws and methods used by the Liminal State.
	## The vote by the existing Liminal State voters is a vote of confidence that the new population will adhere to the fundamental laws and methods used by the Liminal State~~, at a minimum~~.		## The vote by the existing Liminal State voters is a vote of confidence that the new population, at a minimum, will adhere to the fundamental laws and methods used by the Liminal State.
	## This requires a total of at least 80% of the new population to vote yes, not an 80% affirmative from a smaller pool of voters within the entire population.		## This requires a total of at least 80% of the new voting population to vote yes, not an 80% affirmative from a smaller pool of voters within the entire population.
	## All the rules that apply to voting within the Liminal State must be followed by the new population for the incorporation vote to be valid.		## All the rules that apply to voting within the Liminal State must be followed by the new population for the incorporation vote to be valid.
	## Cross-border campaigning or other activities from either side in an effort to affect the vote is forbidden.		## Cross-border campaigning or other activities from either side in an effort to affect the vote is forbidden.

Mr Fox at 22:38, 14 August 2026

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	## If either 80% vote fails or it has been determined that there was voter interference as prescribed above, another vote may not be attempted until 10 years have elapsed.		## If either 80% vote fails or it has been determined that there was voter interference as prescribed above, another vote may not be attempted until 10 years have elapsed.
	# Any population that wishes to secede from the Liminal State may do so with an 80% vote of the total seceding population.		# Any population that wishes to secede from the Liminal State may do so with an 80% vote of the total seceding population.
	## The seceding population must ensure that ~~the population~~ will adhere to the minimum fundamental laws of the Liminal State if granted secession.		## The seceding population must ensure that it will adhere to the minimum fundamental laws that the Liminal State is based on if granted secession.
	## The seceding population must be composed of a contiguous area.		## The seceding population must be composed of a contiguous area.
	### When continent-bound, this area must contain at least 750,000 people or have a legitimate historical claim to a common heritage if smaller.		### When continent-bound, this area must contain at least 750,000 people or have a legitimate historical claim to a common heritage if smaller.

Mr Fox at 22:33, 14 August 2026

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	### ''After 10 years have passed if it received less than 30% of the vote.''		### ''After 10 years have passed if it received less than 30% of the vote.''
	# Any population that wishes to incorporate into the Liminal State may do so with an 80% vote of the existing Liminal State voters and an 80% affirmative vote by the total proposed new population.		# Any population that wishes to incorporate into the Liminal State may do so with an 80% vote of the existing Liminal State voters and an 80% affirmative vote by the total proposed new population.
			## The vote by the population wishing to incorporate is a vote for adhering to the fundamental laws and methods used by the Liminal State.
			## The vote by the existing Liminal State voters is a vote of confidence that the new population will adhere to the fundamental laws and methods used by the Liminal State, at a minimum.
	## This requires a total of at least 80% of the new population to vote yes, not an 80% affirmative from a smaller pool of voters within the entire population.		## This requires a total of at least 80% of the new population to vote yes, not an 80% affirmative from a smaller pool of voters within the entire population.
	## All the rules that apply to voting within the Liminal State must be followed by the new population for the incorporation vote to be valid.		## All the rules that apply to voting within the Liminal State must be followed by the new population for the incorporation vote to be valid.
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	## If either 80% vote fails or it has been determined that there was voter interference as prescribed above, another vote may not be attempted until 10 years have elapsed.		## If either 80% vote fails or it has been determined that there was voter interference as prescribed above, another vote may not be attempted until 10 years have elapsed.
	# Any population that wishes to secede from the Liminal State may do so with an 80% vote of the total seceding population.		# Any population that wishes to secede from the Liminal State may do so with an 80% vote of the total seceding population.
			## The seceding population must ensure that the population will adhere to the minimum fundamental laws of the Liminal State if granted secession.
	## The seceding population must be composed of a contiguous area.		## The seceding population must be composed of a contiguous area.
	### When continent-bound, this area must contain at least 750,000 people or have a legitimate historical claim to a common heritage if smaller.		### When continent-bound, this area must contain at least 750,000 people or have a legitimate historical claim to a common heritage if smaller.

Mr Fox at 23:01, 3 August 2026

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	### Non-''Emancipated Citizens'' may have additional rights and protections in regards to business practices.		### Non-''Emancipated Citizens'' may have additional rights and protections in regards to business practices.
	## Any laws or regulations enacted that regulate businesses must be applicable to all related businesses.		## Any laws or regulations enacted that regulate businesses must be applicable to all related businesses.
	~~<blockquote>~~
	Example 1: no law may specifically target ''TikToc'', though a law targeting all social media would be allowed.		Example 1: no law may specifically target ''TikToc'', though a law targeting all social media would be allowed.
	~~</blockquote>~~

	==== '''Article 3 Modification''' ====		==== '''Article 3 Modification''' ====

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	## All businesses must serve all people equally.		## All businesses must serve all people equally.
	### Only by virtue of the ''Citizens'' (via their power vested in the government) are businesses authorized to exist and operate, therefore business are prohibited from serving any subset of the population.		### Only by virtue of the ''Citizens'' (via their power vested in the government) are businesses authorized to exist and operate, therefore business are prohibited from serving any subset of the population.
	### ~~Non-~~''~~Emancipated~~ Citizens'' may have additional rights and protections in regards to business practices.		### ''Protected Citizens'' may have additional rights and protections in regards to business practices.
	## Any laws or regulations enacted that regulate businesses must be applicable to all related businesses.		## Any laws or regulations enacted that regulate businesses must be applicable to all related businesses.
	Example 1: no law may specifically target ''TikToc'', though a law targeting all social media would be allowed.		Example 1: No law may specifically target ''TikToc'', though a law targeting all social media would be allowed.

	==== '''Article 3 Modification''' ====		==== '''Article 3 Modification''' ====
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	# All people before the law have the right to communicate in their native language, therefore interpreters shall be made available to anyone in need.		# All people before the law have the right to communicate in their native language, therefore interpreters shall be made available to anyone in need.
	# ''Non-Citizens'' will be afforded the same protections and rights as ''Citizens'' in regards to violations of the law.		# ''Non-Citizens'' will be afforded the same protections and rights as ''Citizens'' in regards to violations of the law.
	# All ''Non-Citizens'' will be obligated to test and see if they qualify as ''Emancipated'' (although this does not grant citizenship), to determine if they will be treated as ~~non-emancipated~~ or ''Emancipated'' individuals under the law.		# All ''Non-Citizens'' will be obligated to test and see if they qualify as ''Emancipated'' (although this does not grant citizenship), to determine if they will be treated as ''Protected'' or ''Emancipated'' individuals under the law.
	# ''Non-Citizens'' may be afforded the opportunity of asylum, depending on the violation of law, their expected level of safety if deportation were to be employed, their ability to contribute to society if admitted, and other factors.		# ''Non-Citizens'' may be afforded the opportunity of asylum, depending on the violation of law, their expected level of safety if deportation were to be employed, their ability to contribute to society if admitted, and other factors.

	==== '''Article 10 Expansion''' ====		==== '''Article 10 Expansion''' ====
	# ~~Representatives of a detention facility~~ shall immediately allow the detainee to notify a family member or closest contact ~~(without charge)~~, based on the detainee's preference, of their detention and provide reasonably immediate access.		# Detention facilities shall immediately allow the detainee to notify (without charge) a family member or closest contact, based on the detainee's preference, of their detention and provide reasonably immediate access. The detainee may contact as many people as necessary until they have actually talked to someone.
	# Rehabilitation experts shall have immediate access to and begin working with detainees to assess their situation and provide resources, if warranted.		# Rehabilitation experts shall have immediate access to and begin working with detainees to assess their situation and provide resources, if warranted.
	## Under the law, detainee are afforded the same protections in regards to the rehabilitation experts as their own lawyer.		## Under the law, detainee are afforded the same protections in regards to the rehabilitation experts as their own lawyer.

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	## If the defendant is successful in this action, the plaintiff must pay to the defendant whichever of the following is the greatest amount:		## If the defendant is successful in this action, the plaintiff must pay to the defendant whichever of the following is the greatest amount:
	### 10x the amount of fees paid by the defendant for legal council.		### 10x the amount of fees paid by the defendant for legal council.
	### 10x the fees that would have been paid at the average community rate if the defendant ~~didn't retain~~ council.		### 10x the fees that would have been paid at the average community rate, whether the defendant retained council or not.
	### 10x the amount the plaintiff paid to their lawyers to take this unlawful action.		### 10x the amount the plaintiff paid to their lawyers to take this unlawful action.
	# The Liminal State, as the representation of society's ~~wishes~~, may require certain actions that could be interpreted as a violation of a person's right to security where this overlaps with society's other rights and welfare.		# The Liminal State, as the representation of society's will, may require certain actions that could be interpreted as a violation of a person's right to security where this overlaps with society's other rights and welfare.
	## Only society may over-rule an ''Emancipated Citizen's'' right to security of person using the 80% rule - for example in the case of vaccine requirements.		## Only society may over-rule an ''Emancipated Citizen's'' right to security of person using the 80% rule - for example in the case of vaccine requirements.
	### Communities have the right to pass laws that restrict the behavior of outsiders within their community, even if that outsider has that right in their own community.		### Communities have the right to pass laws that restrict the behavior of outsiders within their community, even if that outsider has that right in their own community.
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	#### The community restricting access to outsiders must provide the remedy for the restriction to outsiders.		#### The community restricting access to outsiders must provide the remedy for the restriction to outsiders.
	##### Example 1: outsiders not having taken a vaccine could take the vaccine before entering the community.		##### Example 1: outsiders not having taken a vaccine could take the vaccine before entering the community.
	##### Example 2: if a community does not allow guns in their community, then outsiders may be allowed to lock up their guns at the ~~border~~ of that community and retrieve them on their way back out.		##### Example 2: if a community does not allow guns in their community, then outsiders may be allowed to lock up their guns at the ''Political Boundary'' of that community and retrieve them on their way back out.
	## The Liminal State is the final authority on safeguarding the non-''Emancipated Citizen's'' security of person.		## The Liminal State is the final authority on safeguarding the non-''Emancipated Citizen's'' security of person.

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	# ''Non-Citizens'' will be afforded the same protections and rights as ''Citizens'' in regards to violations of the law.		# ''Non-Citizens'' will be afforded the same protections and rights as ''Citizens'' in regards to violations of the law.
	# All ''Non-Citizens'' will be obligated to test and see if they qualify as ''Emancipated'' (although this does not grant citizenship), to determine if they will be treated as non-emancipated or ''Emancipated'' individuals under the law.		# All ''Non-Citizens'' will be obligated to test and see if they qualify as ''Emancipated'' (although this does not grant citizenship), to determine if they will be treated as non-emancipated or ''Emancipated'' individuals under the law.
	# ''Non-Citizens'' may be afforded the opportunity of asylum, depending on the violation of law, their expected level of safety if deportation were to be employed, their ability to ~~add~~ to society if admitted, and other factors.		# ''Non-Citizens'' may be afforded the opportunity of asylum, depending on the violation of law, their expected level of safety if deportation were to be employed, their ability to contribute to society if admitted, and other factors.

	==== '''Article 10 Expansion''' ====		==== '''Article 10 Expansion''' ====
	# Representatives of a detention facility shall immediately notify ~~families~~ or closest contact, based on the detainee's preference, of ~~anyone detained~~ and provide reasonably immediate access.		# Representatives of a detention facility shall immediately allow the detainee to notify a family member or closest contact (without charge), based on the detainee's preference, of their detention and provide reasonably immediate access.
	# Rehabilitation experts shall have immediate access to and begin working with detainees to assess their situation and provide resources, if warranted.		# Rehabilitation experts shall have immediate access to and begin working with detainees to assess their situation and provide resources, if warranted.
	## Under the law, detainee are afforded the same protections ~~with~~ the rehabilitation experts as their own lawyer.		## Under the law, detainee are afforded the same protections in regards to the rehabilitation experts as their own lawyer.
	### These experts may never be compelled to testify against the detainee.		### These experts may never be compelled to testify against the detainee.
	### These experts are to keep anything the detainee tells them in strict confidence, except as necessary to render appropriate care.		### These experts are to keep anything the detainee tells them in strict confidence, except as necessary to render appropriate care.
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	## The primary goal of this methodology is to catch ''Citizens'' in need before they fall, and prevent additional crimes and societal costs that might come of their otherwise diminished situations.		## The primary goal of this methodology is to catch ''Citizens'' in need before they fall, and prevent additional crimes and societal costs that might come of their otherwise diminished situations.
	# The detained shall be immediately assigned and provided access to a lawyer.		# The detained shall be immediately assigned and provided access to a lawyer.
	# The detained shall not be moved to another facility unless found guilty and then by court order.		# The detained shall not be moved to another facility outside the most immediate ''Political Boundary'' unless found guilty and then by court order.
	# No court processes may begin against a detainee until the detainee has spoken with a lawyer and with their lawyer present.		# No court processes may begin against a detainee until the detainee has spoken with a lawyer and with their lawyer present.
	# Law enforcement will not question a detainee following their arrest without their lawyer present.		# Law enforcement will not question a detainee following their arrest without their lawyer present.
	# A detainee who has not been assigned to and communicated with their lawyer within 24 hours of their detainment (including weekends) will be immediately freed on a personal recognizance bond.		# A detainee who has not been assigned to and communicated with their lawyer within 24 hours of their detainment (including weekends) will be immediately freed on a personal recognizance bond (electronic tracking is permissible).
	# A detainee who has not been seen by a judge within 24 hours of their detainment (including weekends) will be immediately freed on a personal recognizance bond.		# A detainee who has not been seen by a judge within 24 hours of their detainment (including weekends) will be immediately freed on a personal recognizance bond (electronic tracking is permissible).
	# Monetary bonds will never be used.		# Monetary bonds will never be used.
	# Judges may only hold a detainee if:		# Judges may only hold a detainee if:
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	==== '''Article 11 Expansion''' ====		==== '''Article 11 Expansion''' ====
	# '''Protection Against Self-Incrimination''' - The accused will not be forced to testify against themselves		# '''Protection Against Self-Incrimination''' - The accused will not be forced to testify against themselves
	# '''Family ~~and Friend~~ Testimonial Privilege''' - The family of the accused will not be forced to testify against the accused.		# '''Family Testimonial Privilege''' - The family of the accused will not be forced to testify against the accused.
	# '''Right To The Best Council''' - There are no public defenders in the Liminal State to ensure the very best legal representation for all defendants, regardless of situation or their status. All lawyers, permitted to practice law by virtue of the Liminal State, are obligated to provide counsel to defendants.		# '''Right To The Best Council''' - There are no public defenders in the Liminal State to ensure the very best legal representation for all defendants, regardless of situation or their status. All lawyers, permitted to practice law by virtue of the Liminal State, are obligated to provide counsel to defendants.
	## A lottery system will be used among all registered defense lawyers within the district to determine which lawyer will represent a defendant.		## A lottery system will be used among all registered defense lawyers within the district to determine which lawyer will represent a defendant.
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	==== '''Article 12 Expansion''' ====		==== '''Article 12 Expansion''' ====
	# There will be no use of general surveillance within the Liminal State.		# There will be no use of general surveillance within the Liminal State.
	## The Liminal State, or any third party acting on behalf of the Liminal State, may never use general surveillance or general data collection of the people ~~under any circumstances~~.		## The Liminal State, or any third party acting on behalf of the Liminal State, may never use general surveillance or general data collection of the people.
	### Personalized data may only be collected in connection with the delivery of public services, law enforcement, and to carry out administrative responsibilities (i.e.: voter rolls, driver license issuance, benefit distribution, birth and death certificates, etc.), and only at the time service is rendered.		### Personalized data may only be collected in connection with the delivery of public services, law enforcement, and to carry out administrative responsibilities (i.e.: voter rolls, driver license issuance, benefit distribution, birth and death certificates, etc.), and only at the time service is rendered.
	#### No person shall otherwise be compelled to provide their personalized information.		#### No person shall otherwise be compelled to provide their personalized information.