Constitution amendments and future of Government

Important amendments to the constitution and the future of the Byrish Government are about to be made. This includes changes to elections and operation of the government.

Changes to the constitution are being made in accordance to the promise to release Global Point. Additional nonrelated changes are being made alongside.

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CHANGES EFFECTIVE FROM 3RD JANUARY 2025

Changes to the constitution

Release of Global Point

The Centrists - who hold control of the government - pledged to release Global Point of HM Byron Government control to make it an independent entity. Global Point is currently listed as an owned entity in the constitution and this will be modified.

Codified rights

The movement to codify all rights in Byron was passed by The Assembly on 22nd October 2024. This will therefore be implemented into the constitution.

These include the right to/from: freedom, equality, protection from discrimination, life, no slavery, no torture/inhuman treatment, use law, equal before the law, treated fair by the court, no unfair detainment, to trial, innocent until proven guilty, privacy, movement and residence, marry and have a family, own things, own thought, opinion/expression, assemble, democracy, social security, work, rest, social service, education, culture, subject to law.

These also apply to minority groups - every single person who has Byrish citizenship. They are only legally binded to Byrish citizens whilst inside Byron - the government are not capable of fulfilling these when one is not in the country or does not possess Byrish citizenship.

Elections

The government are making modifications to the election system in cooperation with The Electoral Commission to make them fairer for Byron's future. Byron has held 1 election since it's founding, this year (2024) after 3 years since it's founding. To allow government's to better fulfill their manifesto's, elections will take place every 4 years rather than 3 now.

Electing MP's was based on the Alternative Vote (AV) system. Byron's government only contains of one chamber currently, this is in The Assembly with the Core Parliament. There will now be 3 chambers (in order of authority low-to-high): Micro Board, Core Parliament, Senior Hall. To elect officials under the new system, Byron will now use the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system to elect members of the Micro Board and Core Parliament chambers, and use the Proportional Representation (PR) system to elect Members of the Senior Hall (MSH).

The Micro Board is a new lower chamber for those who came 2nd in their constituency, giving them the role "Attendee of the Micro Board" (MMB). They do not possess the power to pass or block legislation but can challenge it to those who are proposing it, as well as offer recommendations to alter it. It is not required for those who came 2nd to become an MMB and there are no legal obligations to fulfill this role. If the candidate who came 2nd in a constituency does not want to take up the role, the candidate in 3rd (if their vote share was above 15%) will be offered the role, if this is declined then the constituency will not elect an MMB. MMB's are not entirely necessary to the electoral system and simply offer criticisms. Someone who is an MMB could take up the role and not complete any of it's duties without reprecution, as said - it is optional without obligations.

The Core Parliament will continue to serve the purpose it does now, to represent it's constituents, vote on passing legislation, and challenge ministers (including the PM). Those who came 1st in their constituency will sit in Core Parliament, giving them the existing role "Member of Parliament" (MP). The Core Parliament does posses the power to pass (onto the next stage) or block legislation. It is a legal obligation to fulfill a minimum attendance at Core Parliament for MP's, unless they choose to resign or are dismissed triggering a by-election. If legislation is rejected, it can either be sent back to the Micro Board or "quick-skipped", where ammendments are made and the legislation is shown to Core Parliament again without consulting the Micro Board - either option is fine and is chosen by the member proposing the legislation. Passed legislation will progress to the Senior Hall. For the most part, Core Parliament will continue to work in the way it does now.

The Senior Hall is a new higher chamber. They are elected by regional or metro-accumulated Proportional Representation and do not represent a constituency, but are still elected on by a region or metro-area; , it represents the most fairly elected chamber for a nationwide election in any country on the planet. Those who sit in this chamber will hold the role "Member of the Senior Hall" (MSH), they will stand to contest in each region or metro area but their role is not to represent that area once elected. MSH can not represent a political party but can endorse one. Ballot papers will show a brief "viewpoint description" curated by the candidates themselves next to their name - it is not legal to mention any parties, other individuals, entities or institutions in a viewpoint description; it must be strictly about their own views. The Senior Hall will have the final say on whether to pass or reject legislation - if it is rejected, it is sent back to the Core Parliament - if it is passed, the legislation becomes law. MSH cannot be influenced or punished when voting and is based on member's free thinking. Sitting ministers (including the Prime Minister) can not be MSH, but can observe in the chamber. In most scenarios, the Senior Hall are likely to pass legislation from Core Parliament.

Ballot papers will now ask for the electorate to: place candidates for the MP (Member of Parliament) in their constituency in order of preference, elect an independent MSH (Member of the Senior Hall)

For information on how Single Transferable Vote (STV) works, see this video.

None of these chambers or electoral methods will be used until the 2028 election. Until then, the current elected MP's and the Core Parliament (the current model of government) will continue to be used.

Why are and can we make changes to the constitution?

The constitution is receiving these updates and changes to better adapt and become flexible for future generations of government, without putting Byrish citizen rights at risk, no matter who is in power. The constitution will not hold back future laws, and those it does question a suitable way of live in any society. We can make these changes to our constitution easily now because the country's founder (Declan) is Prime Minister - when he is not in this position, changing the constitution becomes incredibly hard.

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Future of government

New government facilities (when required)

The Assembly and The Lobby are serving Byron well in it's current state, but more niche and demanding decisions, as well as additional chambers await the government. Plans are currently being drawn up for new replacements for government facilities - including a new Assembly and Lobby, as well as new facilities. This will continue to be in Sendengate, but not Lorett. The current Assembly and Lobby would be preserved. For now, they will continue to serve the country and bring potential.

Referendum considerations

Some political parties are pressing on the government to consider 2 referendums; ending the Royal Family, and trade agreements/free movement agreements with foreign trade blocs. It is not confirmed if these referendum's will come to fruition.

Declan

Prime Minister

H.M. Byron Government