Post by The Eshva on Nov 29, 2020 7:57:49 GMT
Laws and Stances in Ikhan
- Abortion — "Under Ikhani law, Abortion is officially permitted only in cases wherein the child is the product of rape, the life of the mother or child are endangered by going through the process of childbirth, or both are endangered by it."
- Adultery — "There are no official laws against adultery within Ikhan, though undertaking such actions is considered legal grounds for divorce."
- Affirmative action — "Under the Civil Rights act of 1972, the Ikhani National Assembly provided incentives for various institutions to have a minimum quota for members of minority communities represented within them."
- Age of consent — "The age of consent within the Empire of Ikhan is set at sixteen years of age."
- Age of majority — "The age of majority within the Empire of Ikhan is set at eighteen years of age."
- Artificial insemination — "Artificial insemination is legal within Ikhan."
- Assisted suicide — "Assisted suicide is illegal within Ikhan, with the act being viewed as equivalent to manslaughter on the part of the physician or other participant. The penalty is at the judge's discretion, with the minimum sentence being set at sixteen years."
- Bestiality — "Bestiality is illegal."
- Birth control — "Birth control is legal."
- Concealed carry — "Concealed carry is, in general, illegal within Ikhan. That being said, special permits do exist so that members of the gendarmerie are able to carry firearms off duty."
- Death penalty — "The death penalty exists within the Empire of Ikhan de jure, though de facto it has ceased to be used since 2011."
- Divorce — "Divorce is permitted in cases wherein one party has committed adultery, has proven abusive towards their spouse, or has proven abusive towards the child of their spouse, among other potential criteria."
- Double jeopardy — "No person shall be held criminally liable for an act which was considered lawful at the time, or of which they were acquitted, nor shall they be placed in double jeopardy. In practice, however, if one is acquitted in the court, the prosecution may appeal this ruling in a higher court."
- Drinking age — "The minimum drinking age in the Empire of Ikhan is set at eighteen years of age."
- Driving age — "The minimum driving age in the Empire of Ikhan is set at sixteen years of age, with a learner's permit being permitted at the age of fifteen, wherein the possessor will be permitted to drive while supervised by a parent or other instructor."
- Education — "Education is compulsory from the age of six until the age of eighteen, though in cases where the child is forced by extraordinary circumstance to provide for their family, these restrictions may be relaxed at the minimum working age."
- Eminent domain — "Eminent domain is permitted to the government provided it financially compensate the previous owners."
- Felony disenfranchisement — "No persons will have their right to vote restricted in cases where they have been convicted of a felony following the end of their sentence. While serving out their sentence, this right to vote is rescinded, though it may be restored if appealed."
- Flag desecration — "The act of desecrating the flag of Ikhan, her constituent states, her provinces, or the flags of her allied nations is considered illegal within the Empire of Ikhan, with a fine of ₰2,600 ($3,466 USD) being applied for first-time offenders. If found guilty of doing so again, the accused may be sentenced to a maximum of two years of prison or be required to undertake a given a specified period of time where they will perform community service."
- Gambling age — "The minimum gambling of age in the Empire of Ikhan is seventeen years of age."
- Firearm purchasing age — "The minimum age wherein a person may purchase a firearm within the Empire of Ikhan is twenty-one years of age. Licenses may be granted as early as eighteen, wherein they apply to firearms inherited from other members within one's family, provided they were acquired at minimum six years prior to being transferred to the other party's possession."
- Homosexuality in the military — "Those persons who identify as LGBTQ+ are permitted to serve within the Imperial Armed Forces."
- Human cloning — "Human cloning is considered illegal, though so far nobody has been tried for it."
- In vitro fertilization — "In-vitro fertilization is legal."
- Marriageable age — "The minimum age wherein two persons may marry is set at eighteen. Arranged marriages are, in most cases other than those made for religious reasons, considered illegitimate."
- Military conscription — "Conscription is permitted in times of national emergency, though the draft has not been put into effect since the Continuation War."
- Polygamy — "Polygamy is illegal within Ikhan."
- Prostitution — "Prostitution is illegal, though it is not an offense for which one may be imprisoned. It is not illegal within the territory of Rusan as of 2007."
- Racial discrimination — "Discrimination based on race is considered illegal under the 1972 Civil Rights Act."
- Same-sex marriage — "Same-sex marriage is legal."
- Smoking age — "The minimum smoking age is 17."
- State ideology — "There is no state ideology within the Empire of Ikhan."
- State religion — "There is no state religion within the Empire of Ikhan."
- Torture — "Torture is illegal within the Empire of Ikhan."
- Trial by jury — "All persons are guaranteed a trial by jury of one's peers without any exceptions."
- Universal healthcare — "All persons are guaranteed free healthcare, though private options are permitted to exist as well."
- Voting age — "The minimum voting age is sixteen."
- Women's rights — "All persons, regardless of sex, are granted equal rights within the Empire of Ikhan."
- Working age — "The minimum age that one is permitted to work is 14, wherein they are allowed to work part-time or within a family-run business. Full-time work is permitted after the age of sixteen."