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Commonwealth Basic Laws
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Part of the law series of articles.
The Basic Laws of the Vekllei are a quasi-constitutional laws that inform in detail aspects of Vekllei government and state not provided in the Constitution. They are superior to other types of legislation in the country, and can only be overturned by a supermajority vote in the Senate, a majority referendum of the Commonwealth and approval of the Cabinet. Individual acts of parliament are subordinated to the basic law they are enacted under, and serve both as conventional legislation and amendments to the overall basic law.
Basic Laws #
Basic Laws are broad legislative umbrellas. They outline the general principles and high-level structure for a specific area of Commonwealth life. More detailed, year-dated acts, like the Commonwealth Communications Act (2045), are considered amendments or refinements that sit underneath a relevant Basic Law. This allows for clear, simple organisation and avoids the need for a new Basic Law for every single piece of legislation.
The system is designed so that while specific acts can be amended or repealed, the foundational principles enshrined in the Basic Law remain stable and secure. A new Basic Law is only needed when a completely new area of federal authority is established.
| Law | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Oceans | Describes structure and functions of Commonwealth government. |
| Assemblies of Oceans | Describes the entitlements, structure and legislative powers of Constituent republics. |
| The Commons | Describes and protects the moneyless market system of the domestic markets. |
| The State Economy | Describes the financialised commons, and the role of the state in finance and industry. |
| Industry and Living | Describes the role of bureaus in the Commonwealth Economy. |
| The Military | Describes the role and laws applying to a unified Commonwealth military command. |
| The State Secretary | Describes the structure and functions of the Commonwealth and Constituent governments. |
| Human Rights | Enshrines rights and freedoms of Commonwealth citizens. |
| Land and Stewardship | Enshrines property rights and opportunity of work for Commonwealth citizens. |
| Councils and Democracy | Enshrines the right to municipal representation, democracy and labour organising. |
Commonwealth of Oceans #
This Basic Law outlines the fundamental structures and administrative divisions of the Commonwealth government. It includes the legislative frameworks for federal bureaus and departments, as well as the relationships between the Senate, Directory, and Cabinet.
| Amendment Title | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Governance Act | 2043 | Establishes the Bureau of Standards and its role in federal administration. |
| Commonwealth Senate Act | 2046 | Outlines the election process for the Commonwealth Senate. |
| Commonwealth Archives Act | 2051 | Establishes the Commonwealth Central Archives and public access to federal records. |
| Commonwealth Organisation Act | 2053 | Streamlines administrative processes in the Commonwealth public service. |
| Commonwealth Crisis Act | 2055 | Defines the Cabinet’s executive powers during national emergencies. |
| Commonwealth Arbitration Act | 2057 | Creates procedures for resolving disputes between constituent republics. |
| Commonwealth Consultation Act | 2059 | Mandates public consultation for all new provisional acts. |
| Commonwealth Territories Act | 2061 | Establishes governance for non-republic territories. |
| Commonwealth Diplomacy Act | 2063 | Defines the structure and authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
| Commonwealth Registry Act | 2028 | Establishes a centralised registry for all citizens. |
| Commonwealth Defence Act | 2030 | Creates the Civil Defence Service for disaster response. |
| Commonwealth Works Act | 2032 | Authorises national infrastructure projects under the Bureau of Public Works. |
| Commonwealth Procedures Act | 2035 | Standardises rules for the Commonwealth Parliaments. |
| Commonwealth Security Act | 2040 | Establishes Noshem and domestic security operations. |
| Commonwealth Census Act | 2044 | Mandates regular national census and data collection. |
| Commonwealth Languages Act | 2058 | Defines legal status of all 16 official languages. |
| Commonwealth Register Act | 2062 | Establishes the Commonwealth Register and public access to government data. |
Assemblies of Oceans #
This Basic Law describes the entitlements, structure, and legislative powers of Constituent republics. It sets the ground rules for how the federal government interacts with the sovereign states that make up the Commonwealth.
| Amendment Title | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Republics Act | 2039 | Clarifies boundaries of republic legislative authority. |
| Commonwealth Municipalities Act | 2042 | Sets criteria for municipal assembly delegate elections. |
| Commonwealth Finance Act | 2045 | Defines republic financial independence and federal subsidies. |
| Commonwealth Travel Act | 2048 | Standardises travel rules and establishes Atlantic Hotel. |
| Commonwealth Immigration Act | 2050 | Establishes republic rights to manage immigration policies. |
| Commonwealth Localities Act | 2052 | Provides framework for new administrative divisions. |
| Commonwealth Police Act | 2054 | Defines Police forces’ legal authority and jurisdiction. |
| Commonwealth Environment Act | 2026 | Sets minimum environmental standards for all republics. |
| Commonwealth Courts Act | 2058 | Establishes structure of republic-level courts and tribunals. |
| Commonwealth Culture Act | 2060 | Establishes the Ministry of Culture mandate. |
| Commonwealth Access Act | 2062 | Guarantees federal services access for all republics. |
The Commons #
This Basic Law describes and protects the moneyless market system of the domestic markets, as the foundation of Vekllei’s unique economic model.
| Amendment Title | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Participation Act | 2029 | Defines process for businesses to enter the commons system. |
| Commonwealth Resources Act | 2031 | Outlines extraction and distribution of raw materials. |
| Commonwealth Professions Act | 2023 | Establishes legal framework for professional licensing. |
| Commonwealth Rationing Act | 2033 | Establishes temporary rationing during national shortages. |
| Commonwealth Inventory Act | 2035 | Creates record-keeping system for commons transactions. |
| Commonwealth Crafts Act | 2037 | Establishes rules for handcrafted goods distribution. |
| Commonwealth Services Act | 2040 | Regulates service exchange without currency. |
| Commonwealth Works Directive | 2043 | Mandates minimum annual public works projects. |
| Commonwealth Emergency Act | 2046 | Outlines emergency supply and service distribution. |
| Commonwealth Disputes Act | 2049 | Establishes legal process for commons market disputes. |
The State Economy #
This Basic Law describes the financialised commons, and the role of the state in finance and industry. This governs international trade and state-owned enterprises.
| Amendment Title | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Production Act | 2038 | Outlines nationalisation of key industries. |
| Commonwealth Banking Act | 2040 | Establishes the Commonwealth Bank and state financial services. |
| Commonwealth Securities Act | 2049 | Regulates the Commonwealth Securities Exchange. |
| Commonwealth Trade Act | 2052 | Governs international trade, tariffs and quotas. |
| Commonwealth Investment Act | 2055 | Regulates foreign companies operating within Vekllei. |
| Commonwealth Currency Act | 2058 | Defines rules for managing foreign currency reserves. |
| Commonwealth Enterprise Act | 2061 | Establishes the Bureau of Commonwealth Corporations. |
| Commonwealth Revenue Act | 2063 | Establishes framework for international trade taxation. |
Industry and Living #
This Basic Law describes the role of bureaus in the Commonwealth Economy, including healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
| Amendment Title | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Health Act | 2023 | Establishes universal healthcare and the Parliament of Health. |
| Commonwealth Education Act | 2035 | Establishes free education and the Parliament of Education. |
| Commonwealth Transport Act | 2048 | Establishes CommRail and Commonwealth Airways. |
| Commonwealth Housing Act | 2050 | Establishes housing rights and the Bureau of Housing. |
| Commonwealth Water Act | 2053 | Establishes the Bureau of Water and water resource regulation. |
| Commonwealth Sanitation Act | 2056 | Establishes national waste disposal and recycling standards. |
| Commonwealth Nutrition Act | 2062 | Sets mandatory food production and nutrition standards. |
| Commonwealth Arts Act | 2045 | Establishes the Atlantic Arts Federation and Commonwealth Art Commission. |
| Commonwealth Research Act | 2055 | Establishes SIRO and scientific research funding. |
| Commonwealth Telecommunications Act | 2060 | Establishes the Bureau of Post and Telecommunications. |
The Military #
This Basic Law describes the role and laws applying to a unified Commonwealth military command.
| Amendment Title | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Forces Act | 2025 | Establishes the structure and command of the Armed Forces. |
| Commonwealth Military Law Act | 2028 | Defines the legal system for military personnel. |
| Commonwealth Maritime Act | 2032 | Establishes the Maritime Service and its responsibilities. |
| Commonwealth Aerospace Act | 2036 | Establishes the Air Service and satellite oversight. |
| Commonwealth Recruitment Act | 2041 | Sets standards for voluntary military service. |
| Commonwealth Veterans Act | 2044 | Provides care and support for military veterans. |
| Commonwealth Borders Act | 2047 | Defines border security forces’ authority. |
| Commonwealth Military Research Act | 2050 | Governs military technology funding and oversight. Establishes the DSRE. |
| Commonwealth International Military Act | 2053 | Establishes framework for military interventions and alliances. |
| Commonwealth Service Act | 2059 | Outlines military conscription system. |
| Commonwealth Intelligence Act | 2034 | Defines scope of military intelligence gathering. |
| Commonwealth Signals Act | 2039 | Protects military and government communications. |
| Commonwealth Mobilisation Act | 2043 | Provides framework for military force mobilisation. |
| Commonwealth Space Act | 2051 | Establishes framework for military operations in space. |
The State Secretary #
This Basic Law describes the structure and functions of the Commonwealth and Constituent governments, providing the framework for public administration.
| Amendment Title | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Service Code | 2030 | Establishes ethical standards for all civil servants. |
| Commonwealth Reorganisation Act | 2034 | Provides framework for reorganising federal bureaus. |
| Commonwealth Appointments Act | 2038 | Outlines process for appointing Cabinet Ministers. |
| Commonwealth Records Act | 2042 | Governs creation and maintenance of government records. Establishes the Bureau of Records and Correspondence. |
| Commonwealth Secrets Act | 2046 | Defines classified information status and penalties. |
| Commonwealth Pensions Act | 2049 | Establishes pension system for Commonwealth civil servants. |
| Commonwealth Foreign Agents Act | 2052 | Requires foreign entities to register their agents. |
| Commonwealth Protection Act | 2055 | Provides protection for civil servants reporting misconduct. |
| Commonwealth Training Act | 2058 | Mandates professional development for civil servants. |
| Commonwealth Press Act | 2061 | Establishes media protections and access limitations. Governs the Bureau of Press and News Media. |
| Commonwealth Communications Act | 2032 | Governs internal and external government communications. |
| Commonwealth Drafting Act | 2035 | Establishes standardised legislative drafting process. |
Human Rights #
This Basic Law enshrines rights and freedoms of Commonwealth citizens, including protections for personal data and communications.
| Amendment Title | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Communications Act | 2045 | Establishes Communications Bureau and public media principles. |
| Commonwealth Privacy Act | 2047 | Provides citizen data protection and digital service regulation. |
| Commonwealth Information Act | 2052 | Guarantees public access to government information. |
| Commonwealth Discrimination Act | 2055 | Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and public services. |
| Commonwealth Religions Act | 2058 | Guarantees freedom of religious practices and beliefs. |
| Commonwealth Assembly Act | 2061 | Regulates public gatherings and protests. |
| Commonwealth Criminal Advocates Act | 2035 | Defines and prohibits speech inciting violence or discrimination. |
| Commonwealth Pregnancy Act | 2040 | Guarantees access to reproductive healthcare. |
| Commonwealth Traditions Act | 2049 | Provides framework for preserving indigenous cultural practices. |
| Commonwealth Counsel Act | 2056 | Guarantees right to legal representation. |
Land and Stewardship #
This Basic Law enshrines property rights and opportunity of work for Commonwealth citizens, governing how land is used and protected.
| Amendment Title | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Agriculture Act | 2030 | Regulates land use for agricultural purposes. |
| Commonwealth Lands Act | 2034 | Establishes framework for managing public lands and forests. |
| Commonwealth Property Act | 2038 | Outlines legal process for property transfers between citizens. |
| Commonwealth Resources Act | 2042 | Defines ownership and use of water and mineral resources. |
| Commonwealth Environment Act | 2050 | Establishes framework for environmental protection. |
| Commonwealth Coastal Act | 2054 | Regulates development and use of coastal areas. |
| Commonwealth Wildlife Act | 2058 | Establishes protections for endangered species and habitats. |
| Commonwealth Development Act | 2062 | Provides framework for city planning and urban renewal. |
| Commonwealth Preservation Act | 2032 | Protects and preserves historic sites and buildings. |
| Commonwealth Restoration Act | 2036 | Creates framework for restoring degraded lands. |
| Commonwealth Oceans Act | 2040 | Regulates ocean resources and marine protected areas. |
Councils and Democracy #
This Basic Law enshrines the right to municipal representation, democracy, and labour organising, detailing direct democracy and community participation.
| Amendment Title | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Municipal Act | 2029 | Defines structure and powers of municipal assemblies. |
| Commonwealth Labour Act | 2033 | Establishes legal rights of labour unions and right to strike. |
| Commonwealth Referendum Act | 2037 | Outlines legal steps for citizen-led referendums. |
| Commonwealth Forums Act | 2041 | Guarantees right to public debate on legislative matters. |
| Commonwealth Leadership Act | 2045 | Defines process for electing local community representatives. |
| Commonwealth Voting Act | 2049 | Establishes secure voting system for municipal elections. |
| Commonwealth Petitions Act | 2053 | Provides process for citizens to petition local assemblies. |
| Commonwealth Co-operatives Act | 2057 | Establishes framework for co-operative businesses. |
| Commonwealth Transparency Act | 2061 | Requires municipal meetings and records be publicly accessible. |
| Commonwealth Recall Act | 2035 | Provides process for recalling elected officials. |
| Commonwealth Civic Education Act | 2048 | Mandates civic education standards in public schools. |
| Commonwealth Tribunals Act | 2055 | Establishes framework for community-based dispute resolution. |