Law reforms and consultation

[Midsummer Night's Dream]

Consultations have been arranged in a government discussion group (you may need to click "join" to see the topic) for extensive law reforms that will have an impact somewhere and may affect your character in the future. @Felix was green-lighted by @Brett to embark on a civil code, which is, basically, like the penal code except that it applies to non-criminal conduct. As you can imagine, this code will be very extensive. It will 'add' a lot of new law governing your character's conduct. Because of this, consultations are being held in plain English.

 

Participation is encouraged. You may recommend that certain words be included in the "definitions" sections, or give your opinion on some of the guided consultation questions. Needless to say, you may provide other input as well. There are no restrictions on who can participate because because these reforms impact everyone.

[Marcus.]

Interesting indeed, I might be able to contribute something to it. Though, I will have to read over it as a whole and see if some parts are already in place or not. Definitely a step forward regardless.

[Midsummer Night's Dream]

Updated with an important part of the Code: limitations. Because this part involve time limits, opinions and concerns are encouraged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Update:

 

Part C creates time limits for complaints depending on the nature of the complaint. It also contains "tolling" (where the 'clock' stops and does not count towards the limit).

 

The time limits are:

 

 

 

When does the clock (repose) begin?

 

 

The clock begins the point at which three things are true: 1. you became aware of some damage, injury or loss caused by some wrong by another, 2. you became aware of who that person who wronged you is, and 3. you became aware that you have the choice of complaining. Keep in mind that for 1. and 2., the clock may begin when it was reasonably expected that you become aware, rather than when you actually became aware.

 

So, for example, if you want to bring a complaint for defamation (by way of slander), you have 21 days of rest/repose; you must bring your complaint within 21 days of those three things above all being true. Otherwise, your complaint is out of time.

 

There are situations where this clock is paused. These situations depend on the nature of the complaint, but there are also general situations that apply to all complaints: e.g. where it would have been impossible for you to bring a complaint (e.g. you were in a medically-induced coma), or where the defendant has wilfully obstructed you to prevent you from bringing a complaint.

 

 

Tolling based on the nature of the complaint:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tolling in general (applies to all complaints):

 

 

Edited June 7, 2019 by Midsummer Night's Dream