The Constitution is the supreme legal document of the Republic. It establishes the form and functions of government, the separation of powers, and the framework for rights, lawmaking, and national governance.
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The Charter, embedded within the Constitution, guarantees civil liberties and personal freedoms. These protections apply to all citizens and residents and cannot be revoked except by constitutional amendment.
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Key Provisions:
• Freedom of expression and press
• Freedom of religion and belief
• Legal recognition of gender identity
• Right to privacy and fair trial
• Freedom of assembly and association
• Protection from unjustified detention or surveillance
The Criminal Code defines the criminal offenses recognized under national law, along with their penalties. It is structured into 15 Titles and several specialized Sections, reflecting the full scope of criminal law in the Republic.
Criminal Code Structure:
• Title I: Crimes Against the State
Treason, sedition, espionage
• Title II: Crimes Against Persons
Homicide, assault, sexual offenses
• Title III: Crimes Against Property
Theft, burglary, arson, vandalism
• Title IV: Moral and Social Offenses
Drug use/sales, public decency, discrimination
• Title V: Crimes Against Animals
Abuse, neglect, farming violations
• Title VI: Digital and Technological Crimes
Cybercrime, online harassment
• Title VII: Civil Protections
Freedom of speech, fair trial, defamation laws
• Title VIII: Law Enforcement and Sentencing
Police conduct, juvenile justice, sentencing guidelines
• Title IX: Crimes Against the Family
Child neglect, interference with parental rights, fraudulent marriage
• Title X: Immigration and Border Integrity
Illegal entry, immigration fraud
• Title XI: Religious and Cultural Protections
Religious freedom, damage to cultural heritage
• Title XII: Anti-Corruption and Election Offenses
Bribery, abuse of office, voter coercion and fraud
• Title XIII: Crimes Against National Identity
Desecration of national symbols, false citizenship claims
• Title XIV: Common Sense Clause
Judicial interpretation of undefined or unusual cases
• Title XV: Extended Provisions on Crimes Against Animals
Cruelty, mistreatment, transport violations, and public shaming
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Checkland’s law enforcement operates under the Ministry of Public Safety and the Ministry of Justice. Oversight and accountability are guaranteed by law.
Agencies:
• Capital Police Department (Paxia)
• Timbourough Municipal Police
• Salusia Provincial Police
• Ministry of Public Safety
• Checkland Intelligence Command (CCIC)
• CDIC: Domestic Intelligence
• CFIC: Foreign Intelligence