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A RepublicThe definition of the word and what forms the structural basis of a Republic?“A Republic” from the Latin “res publica” is a form of government in which the power is held by the people, the people loan the power to elected representatives who represent them and their interest. The ProclamationAll men and women are created equal and are endowed by nature an unalienable life, liberty and the choice to govern and to protect themselves, their children and their earth free from oppression, violence and tyranny.When any system of government is destructive to this condition and purpose, it is the inherent right and duty of free men and women to discard any legal, political, psychological allegiances and create among themselves new communities to safeguard their lives and liberties. Therefore, let it be known and acknowledged by all affected and interested parties under the Laws of Nature, that it is the unalienable right of men and women to self-govern and to covenant into independent self-regulating bodies, to provide safety and liberty for their families and communities, such that they can enjoy the freedoms bestowed on us all by the Creator of men and women. The men and women of The Republic of England accept that any representation of a free and sentient being requires the consent of the governed, henceforth any and all presumptions of authority over the men and women of The Republic of England will not be acknowledged or tolerated. The free men and women of the land known as England, let it be known that they are not bound by or to the Crown, the Church of England, the Church of Rome or any corporation imposing its will as government, nor any other imposing occupying force that has attempted to strip the men and women of England of their unalienable freedoms and liberties. We the men and women peacefully establish an independent jurisdiction and community known as The Republic of England. The Republic of England is not established to overturn any government of corporation or any sovereign reign, but rather to bond men and women into a community under the rules of Natural Law. A freely elected House of Representatives and freely elected Local Assemblies together will represent the self-regulating body of collective responsibility of The Republic of England, these houses of representation will operate within the dominion of the land known as England; they will be accountable to the people and will collectively abide by the rules of the Constitution of The Republic of England to protect us all. All men and women of The Republic of England solemnly vow to maintain and defend the laws and customs established through the Constitution and the People will at all times, defend and safeguard the men and women of The Republic of England from any and all internal or outside interference that attempts to challenge its right to exist. If a complaint against a man or woman of The Republic of England is formed, either internally or externally, it must be heard and settled before a jury of peers which will be selected at random from the men and women of The Republic of England. The Republic of England will at all times defend the rights of its men and women to trade freely and fairly, both internally and externally without interference or oppression The rights of the people must at all times be the priority to any assembly that is established by the men and women of The Republic of England. Infrastructure and enterprise will be created by the men and women of The Republic of England, to support the needs of all men and women both inside and outside of The Republic of England the concepts will at all times be based on fair systems and solutions that do not limit access to any man or woman of The Republic. We do hereby witness the establishment of The Republic of England under the jurisdiction and authority of Natural Law and set our names freely and without reservation as free men and women to this Proclamation. The ConstitutionThe men and women of The Republic of England, united in one nation under the laws of our creator and in memory of our ancestors who are the source of our strength, freedom, and heritage, vow to ensure the freedom of our men and women.We, the men and women, by the authority of our creator and the unalienable rights bestowed upon each and every man and woman, as free and independent sentient beings, do now establish this sovereign nation and declare ourselves, under the guiding hand of our creator to be an Independent Republic of England. And we assert, by virtue of that authority
NameThe Republic of England is a sovereign, independent nation, the name of which is The Republic of England.PurposeThe Republic of England hereby affirms its unalienable, indefeasible, and sovereign right to choose its own form of Government, to determine its relations with other nations, and to develop its life, politics, economics and culture, in accordance with its own genius and traditions.The Republic of England is a self-regulating lawful body of collective responsibility, with a freely elected Assembly of the men and women of The Republic of England, subject to no other authority before our creator, other than that of a covenant of our peers. No man or woman claiming to be a representative of any Divine or Natural body shall hold any authority over the Republic of England and the men and women of the nation. The Republic of England reclaims the right for all its men and women to roam freely on the land historically known as England, under the unalienable rights of men and women to freely roam the earth, and covenant into self-regulating bodies. The Republic of England is chartered, self-regulated and offers protection to its men and women under the rights afforded to them under Divine and Natural laws. It is the firm will of The Republic of England, to unite all the men and women who share the territory of The Republic of England, in all the diversity of their identities and traditions, recognising that a united Republic of England shall be brought about only by peaceful means, with the consent of the majority over the few, which must be democratically expressed. Authority and PowerThe Republic of England is a de jure sovereign country with a freely elected assembly of the men and women of The Republic of England, subject to no other authority before our creator, other than from a covenant of the men and women of the Republic of England. It shall have the full and undivided power of a governing legislative body, unrestricted by veto or interference, including the power to levy fees, raise a Militia, earn, seize and reclaim wealth, land and properties of the nation, and establish and maintain local courts of justice in accordance with this constitution, incorporating Divine, Natural and Common laws and customs. Unalienable Rights Unalienable rights are the inherent natural right of every man and woman, young and old. They existed before the creation of the State, being antecedent to and above the State, can never be taken away, diminished, altered, or levied by the State, except by Due Process of Law. Nor can any unalienable right be fundamentally removed or waived by contract, whether by non-disclosure, which is fraud and unenforceable in Law, or knowingly by sufferance, which is contrary to the spirit of the law and prejudicial to sovereignty. The original, permanent, unalienable rights of every man or woman, include but are not limited to: The right to life, freedom, health and the pursuit of happiness. The right to contract, or not to contract, which is unlimited. The right to earn a living income by being compensated with in a fair exchange for one’s endeavors. The right to travel in the ordinary course of one’s life and business. The right to privacy and confidentiality, free from unwarranted invasion. The right to own, and hold property, lawfully without trespass. The right to self-defense when threatened with harm, loss, or deceit. The right to due process of law, with notice and opportunity to defend. The right to be presumed innocent, suffering no detention or arrest, no search or seizure, without reasonable cause. The right to remain silent when accused, to avoid self-incrimination. The right to equality in the eyes of the law, and to equal representation. The right to trial by jury, being an impartial panel of one’s peers. The right to appeal in law against conviction or sentence, or both. The right to expose knowledge necessary to one’s rights and freedoms. The right to peaceful association, assembly, expression, and protest. The right to practice a religion, to have beliefs of one’s choosing and that nothing should come between a man or woman and their creator. The right to love, and to consensual wedlock with offspring, as a family. The right to security from abuse, persecution, tyranny, and war. The right to refuse to kill under command, by reason of conscience. The right to live in peace and be left alone when law-abiding. Oath of the men and women of The Republic All men and women of The Republic of England will be asked to swear an oath to the country on joining, and will at all times be expected to support the wellbeing of the country. FUNDAMENTAL INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS The Rights of the Men and Women All men and women shall, as men and women, be held equal before the law. The Republic of England shall, in particular, by its laws protect as best it may from unjust attack and, in the case of injustice done, vindicate the life, good name, and property rights of every man and woman. No man or woman shall be deprived of their individual freedoms save in accordance with the law of The Republic of England. The home and or dwelling of every man and woman is inviolable and shall not be forcibly entered save in accordance with law. The Republic of England guarantees freedoms for the exercise of the following rights, subject to public order and morality: – The right of the men and women to express freely their convictions and opinions. Concerning the press, film, radio and other information disseminating media, the Republic of England shall preserve the rightful freedom of expression, including criticism of Government policy, while safeguarding public moral standards The right of the men and women to assemble peaceably. The Family We the men and women of the Republic of England recognise the Family as the natural primary and fundamental unit group of Society, and as a moral institution possessing unalienable and imprescriptible rights, antecedent and superior to all positive law. The Republic of England, therefore, guarantees to protect the Family in its constitution and authority, as the necessary basis of social order and as indispensable to the welfare of the Nation. Education The Republic of England acknowledges that the primary and natural educator of young men and women is the Family and guarantees to respect the unalienable right and duty of family to provide, according to their means, for the spiritual and moral, intellectual, physical, and social education of their young men and women. Families shall be free to provide this education in their homes, or in private schools, or in schools recognised or established by the Republic of England. Educators in need of, or requiring support from the Republic of England to provide education will be available from the Republic of England. Young Men and Women The State recognises and affirms the natural and imprescriptible rights of all young men and women and shall, as far as practicable, by its laws protect and vindicate those rights. Private Property The Republic of England acknowledges that all men and women, have the natural right to the private ownership of external goods and property. The Republic of England accordingly guarantees to pass no law attempting to abolish the right of private ownership or the general right to transfer, bequeath, and inherit property. The Republic of England recognises, however, that the exercise of the rights mentioned in the foregoing provisions of this Article ought, , to be regulated by the principles of social justice. Structure The political structure of The Republic of England will at all times follow the line of The Structure of Representation agreement Convention The Assemblies shall be convened in an accessible public place on the days and times decided by the Assembly, but not less than once a month. It shall remain in session according to the will of its participants. Establishment The House of Representatives and the Local Assemblies shall be established by the common agreement and the will of the constituents in the community, under The Charter giving authority to this constitution. The original signatories to The Charter shall be assumed no guaranteed role or privilege within the Assembly, unless thus delegated and elected to a position by the men and women of The Republic of England. Adjunct bodies Either the Assemblies as a whole or the Representative body shall have the power to create the following officers and bodies under the authority of The Republic of England, an Assembly and this Constitution: A Militia of men and women to safeguard the safety and freedoms of The Republic of England, The House of Representatives, the Assembly and the community as a whole, and the right of properly trained men and women of sound mind to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. A Sheriff (or Sheriffs), elected by elected men and women of an assembly, and staff of deputies to provide security to the Assemblies and to raise and train the Men and women Militia. Local and national jury courts Official delegates to represent the assembly and the local community within a wider congress Official delegates to represent The Republic of England and the community within the national and international forum. The Republic of England’s national banks or credit unions to safeguard the wealth of the community. (The Local Assemblies) Local banks or credit unions to safeguard the wealth of the community, under guidelines agreed nationally. Land trusts and cooperative rural communities Any other body required for the wellbeing of The Republic of England, the Assemblies and the men and women, under the oversight of the House of Representatives. Every man and woman of the community should be a shareholder of the institution that holds the nations wealth. This privilege is for a life term, not inherited, sold, or transferred and returns to the nation upon death of the holder. Limitations Neither the House of Representatives, the Assembly, nor its Executive, nor any adjunct body, shall enact any legislation, regulation or course of action that is contrary either to this Constitution or to the commonly accepted Divine, Natural and Common Laws and customs of the land. The Executive of the collective Assembly shall have no veto or nullification power over the decisions of the Assembly unless those decisions violate the terms of this Constitution. Amendments This Constitution may be amended by vote of three quarters (75) of the men and women of all Assemblies, provided any amendment does not violate any unalienable rights afforded by the Constitution. The Men and Women of the Republic of England It is the entitlement and birth right of every man, woman and child, born in The Republic of England, which includes its islands and seas, to be part of The Republic of England nation. It is also the entitlement of all men and women who qualify in accordance with law, to be afforded nationality of The Republic of England. Territory All men and women of The Republic of England consider the landmass known as England as its territory and claims the right of freedom of movement over the territory. The right to any natural resources of territory publicly owned or claimed by The Republic of England, is and shall remain absolute, subject only to such obligations of international law, as are freely accepted by The Republic of England of which this constitution takes precedent. The National Flag The national flag is a white dragon on a red background Language The English language is the national language of The Republic of England. Fidelity Fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the Republic of England are fundamental duties of all men and women of The Republic of England. Natural Resources All natural resources provided by the creator will be respected by The Republic of England, including the air and all forms of potential energy, that may operate within the jurisdiction of The Republic of England established under this Constitution. All royalties and franchises within the jurisdiction belong to the men and women of The Republic of England, and will be managed by the Executive. All land and all mines, minerals and waters within the jurisdiction of the Republic of England belong to the men and women of The Republic of England and will be managed by the Executive. Provision may be made by law for the management of collective property which belongs to the men and women of The Republic of England. Provision may also be made by law for the management of land, mines, minerals and waters acquired by the Republic of England after the coming into operation of this Constitution and for the control of the alienation, whether temporary or permanent, of the land, mines, minerals and waters so acquired. Revenues All revenues of the Republic of England from whatever source arising shall, subject to such exception as may be provided by law, form one fund, and shall be appropriated for the purposes and in the manner and subject to the charges and liabilities determined by The Republic of England and shall be reported to the men and women transparently. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The Republic of England affirms its devotion to the ideal of peace and friendly co-operation amongst nations founded on international justice and morality. The men and women of The Republic of England affirm our adherence to the principle of the pacific settlement of international disputes by international arbitration or judicial determination. (This is a UN Charter item??) The Republic of England accepts the generally recognised principles of international law as its rule of conduct in its relations with other independent States. Court of the Populus Treason against The Republic, shall consist only in levying War against, or in adhering to its enemies, by giving aid and comfort to said enemies. No man or woman shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or and on confession in open court. No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the Republic of England. No man or woman shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury (What is a grand jury). In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of their peers, in the county wherein the crime shall have been committed, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with their accuser and witnesses against him/her; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favour, and the right to have the assistance of counsel for his defence. The right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and the right of appeal is the right of every man and woman, according to the laws and customs of the land. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. The Judicial power of The Republic of England shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against or by any men, women, citizens, or subjects of any foreign state. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within The Republic of England, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. All men and women born or naturalised in The Republic of England, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are men and women of The Republic of England and of the county wherein they reside. No county shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of the men and women of the Republic; nor shall any county deprive any man or woman of life, freedom, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any man or woman within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. The right of men and women of The Republic to vote, shall not be denied or abridged by The Republic of England, or by any county within, on account of sex, sexual orientation, faith, belief, race, colour, or previous condition of servitude. The Structure of Representatives Agreement THE EXECUTIVE ROUND TABLE (ELECTED OFFICE) The Republic of England has been formed by an Executive Round Table whose aim is to solidify and guarantee the safety of The Republic of England. The Executives mission is to protect the freedom and financial stability of The Republic of England with all men and women positions of the Executive being voted on by all men and women of The Republic of England. For the first five years of The Republic of England, the Executive will oversee all decisions related to freedom and financial stability of The Republic of England. Thereafter, the Elected Executive will sit on behalf of the men and women, to protect the freedoms of the men and women, and can hold a veto over any presidential decision, if the Executive unanimously agree that any decision is to the detriment of the men and women of The Republic of England’s freedoms. The founding men and women of the Republic of England will elect from their men and women the first House of Representatives of The Republic of England, which will later be joined by the Local Representatives of the county assemblies upon their formation. The first term of this office will be no greater than five years. After the first five years, all sessions shall run for a fixed term of five years, with the beginning of each new term starting 7th January XXXX. Removal of any member from an Executive position must first be by a unilateral vote of all members of the Executive to challenge the position, this must then be decided upon by majority vote by the men and women of the Republic of England. Any appointment to the Executive must too be by majority vote, attained by at least seventy five percent of the voting men and women of The Republic of England. LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES (ELECTED OFFICE) The Republic of England shall be divided into no more than fifteen counties, where possible observing ancient county borders. Each county shall have an independent, freely elected Mayor who shall be voted into office by a vote of all men and women of the applicable county. For the first 6 months of The Republic of England, these roles will be filled by acting Mayors who will be selected by the members of the Executive. Each county shall have an independent, freely elected Assembly who shall be voted into office by a vote of all men and women of the applicable county. The Mayor is accountable to and requires the majority vote of the local assembly to pass any required action, and the assembly requires the Mayor’s approval to carry a request to the House of Representatives. Each of the counties elect an assembly of men and women that the Mayor shall report to. All counties should freely elect one representative to their county assembly, for no greater than one hundred thousand men and women of voting age (that being eighteen years of age). A Sheriff shall be elected in each county for a term of office of at least one year, up to a limit that is decided upon by the local assembly, but the elected term should not exceed five years. THE HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES (ELECTED OFFICE) Any man or woman from The Republic of England can apply to become an elected man or woman of the House of representatives. They must first gain election to a Local Representative position however to be considered. Three representatives of each county shall be chosen by the local constituents, to represent their county in the House of Representatives. CONVENER The House of Representatives shall elect from their men and women a Convener of the Assembly, who shall ensure the efficient running and organisation of their respective meetings. The Convener shall have a term of office of one year, after which they will require re-election and may not serve more than three consecutive terms. The Corresponding Secretary and other Executive positions shall operate for terms of office, established by the respective assembly or House of Representatives. THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT (ELECTED OFFICE) Four months from the commencement of the new session of the House of Representatives, all men and women of the Republic of England shall vote for a President and a Vice President selected from the men and women of the House of Representatives. For the President and Vice President to be eligible for re-election they must maintain their seat in the House of Representatives. The President and the Vice President will be responsible for: the day to day running of The Republic of England and the proper functioning of services provided by the service providers employed, controlled and or owned by The Republic of England. Chief guardian of the Economy. the economy of The Republic of England under the oversight of The House of Representatives. providing the men and women of The Republic of England with a guiding example of morals and standing in the community and The Republic of England. safeguarding the national identity, unity, territorial integrity and independence of The Republic of England. reporting transparently to and providing a focal point for the men and women of the Republic of England. safeguarding the Constitution of The Republic of England. leading diplomacy of The Republic of England providing leadership on a national level in the unlikely event the Militia are required on a national and or international level. The President and Vice President are accountable to and require the majority vote of The House of representatives to pass any required action, and The House of Representatives requires the approval of the President to pass any required action. No man or woman shall be eligible to that Office, who shall not have attained to the age of forty Years. In the case of the removal of the President from Office, or of his/her Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Office, the Same shall devolve on the Vice President, and the House of Representatives may by Law provide for the Case of Removal, Death, Resignation, or Inability, both of the President, and Vice President. In the event of removal of the President, all men and women of The Republic of England shall elect a new President from the men and women of the House of Representatives. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his Services a Compensation, which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the Period for which he shall have been elected. The term Service relates to carrying out the duties required under the responsibilities of the President/Vice President. The Compensation relates to the remuneration agreed at payment for the Services, which are set out at the beginning of each new session. GENERAL TERMS OF OFFICE No man and woman of any Elected Office shall be a man or woman of any political party, and each man or woman shall be individually accountable to their men and women, the House of Representatives and the Executive for their actions. After the first five years of its inception, no man or woman holding office, a passport or the nationality of another state shall be permitted to hold an Elected Office of the Republic of England. All terms of office run for a period of no longer than five years, and no elected official is permitted to serve more than 3 terms, excluding seats on the Executive. All elected officials of The Republic of England will be rewarded sufficiently as to deter corruption. No law varying the compensation for the services of the men and women of the House of Representatives shall take effect until it is ratified by unilateral agreement of the President and the Executive Panel. OATH OF OFFICE Before taking office, all elected officials shall take the following Oath or Affirmation: – “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of (Name of the Office) of the Republic of England, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of The Republic of England.” REMOVAL FROM OFFICE The President, Vice President, and all elected Officers of The Republic of England shall be removed from Office on impeachment for, any conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President. Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of House of representatives. Whenever the President transmits pro tempore (for the time being) to the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President. |
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