I. Restrictions
i. Political Campaigning is to be restricted to the 16 days preceding an election
ii. Any and all political campaigning outside of the campaign period will be suppressed or removed, this is including but not limited to announcing candidacy, speeches, and campaign promises
iii. Multiple offenses will be met with punishment
II. Punishment
II. Reinstatement of amended (2 U.C § 12) Restriction on Political Campaigning, 1.28.17
(2 U.C § 12) Restriction on Political Campaigning, 1.28.17 is crucial in cracking down on political corruption, by keeping members of the government focused on the present and not on campaigning.
This is not a violation of political freedom, as it does not have any affect on any individuals rights to speak out on political matters.
Changes:
"I. Restrictions
i. Political Campaigning by current government officials is to be restricted to the 16 days preceding an election
ii. Any and all political campaigning by current government officials outside of the campaign period will be suppressed or removed, this is including but not limited to announcing candidacy, speeches, and campaign promises
iii. Multiple offenses will be met with punishment
II. Punishment
i. Repeat offenses will be tried in the Supreme Court
ii. Punishments will range from removal from office, barring from office, to banishment"
