Basic Foundation Laws

Constitution of the
Kingdom of Salanda
Constitution of the ; Kingdom of Salanda
	Front Cover of the Salandarian Constitution
Overview
Jurisdiction	Kingdom of Salanda and Salandarian Territories
Created	12th October 2021 (Current version) ; 2nd November 2020 (Original Version)
Presented	12th October 2021 (Current Version)
Ratified	13th October 2021 (Current Version)
Date effective	13th October 2021 (Current Version)
System	Constitutional Parliamentary Monarchy
Government structure
Branches	3
Chambers	Tepoelan (Bicameral)
Executive	Salandarian Cabinet
Judiciary	Supreme Court of Salanda
Federalism	Not at the provincial level
Electoral college	No
Entrenchments	4
History
First legislature	13 October 2021 (though the legislature at the time of this version of the Constitution of Salanda had be in office since 20 June 2021)
First executive	13 October 2021 (current version, though government formed on 20 June 2021)
First court	13 October 2021 (though the Judicial System of Salanda dates back to the time of the setting up of institutions following the establishment of Salanda on the 22 June 2018)
Amendments	19
Last amended	15 January 2024
Location	Salanda National Archives
Commissioned by	September–October 2021 (Current Version) ; October 2020 (Original Version)
Author(s)	Constitional Committee of Salanda and Reuben I
Signatories	Reuben I
Supersedes	First Edition of the Constitution of Salanda (First Edition of the Basic Foundation Laws of Salanda) primarily

The Basic Foundation Laws also known as the Constitution of Salanda and the BFL constitution were established by the First Government of the Kingdom of Salanda after the absolute monarchy. On Wednesday 13 October 2021 the Kingdom of Salanda replaced the un-codified version with the codified version. The constitution covers topics such as the culture and laws of the Kingdom of Salanda. It received its first amendment on the 18th of October 2021. It currently has over 4860 words for standardising words have been added or amended slightly.

Background

After the abolishment of the absolute monarchy of the Kingdom of Salanda which was from it’s establishment on the 22nd of June 2018-1 November 2020 collapsing after widespread democracy protests an un-codified constitution was put in force on the 2nd of November 2020 by democracy protesters having anticipated the fall of the absolute monarchy had been putting together an un-codified constitution which was used in the first government of the Kingdom of Salanda, when the Second Government of the Kingdom of Salanda was elected the public demand for a codified constitution was high so they codified the constitution on the 12th of October 2021 and presented it on the 13 of October 2021 and added amendments later on all which have been praised by much of the public in the Kingdom of Salanda with little opposition.

Ever since declaring independence from the United Kingdom on the 22nd of June 2018 the people of the Kingdom of Salanda had willed to become a democracy after abolishing the the Absolute Monarchy on the 1st of November 2020 the Kingdom of Salanda got an un-codified constitution which was on many documents to their displeasure now on the 12th October 2021 almost a year later due to the will of the Salandarian people they will now have a codified constitution which will be written and interpreted on one document only.

This has been bound around Salandarians hearts and this constitution outlines the will of the Kingdom of Salanda and that people will abide and keep the will and culture outflowing from here and all people who join regardless of skin-colour,gender,ethnicity or religion will be welcomed with open arms into the Salandarian nation.

Article 1 The culture of the Kingdom of Salanda

The Kingdom of Salanda defines itself as a Jewish state and will keep all of Judaism though the Kingdom of Salanda lets all religious groups practice their religions freely. The Kingdom of Salanda will also uphold Salandarian National Holidays such as the Salandarian Independence Day (celebrated yearly on the 22nd of June) and uphold its own made National holidays. The Kingdom of Salanda’s official and National languages are Salandan, Hebrew and English and recognised languages are Spanish. The Kingdom of Salanda’s state provisional anthem is ‘Hatikvah’ and the the National Anthem is ‘Our Great Kingdom’. The Kingdom of Salanda’s official currency shall be Salanda Coins (SC) but the British pound, Euro and Shekel will be used as well. The Kingdom of Salanda’s national dish is Chicken Soup. The Kingdom of Salanda’s national animal is the European collared dove. The Kingdom of Salanda’s national plant and flower is the orange tulip. The Kingdom of Salanda’s national sport is Association Football. All that is stated in the culture shall be respected by all citizens of the Kingdom of Salanda. Anyone who does not respect the culture could be subject to treason against the Kingdom of Salanda and her people unless they are critical of minor cultural traditions.

Article 2 Flag and Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Salanda

The flag of the Kingdom of Salanda shall be Orange-White-Orange on portrait tri-colour with a yellow sun in the middle of the white and inside the sun shall be two myrtle branches surrounding a red diamond in the centre the rest in between shall be filled in with the white. The flag represents the characteristics of sacrifice and strength, purity, greatness, peace and beauty. The flag shall be designed using the 2:3 flag ratio. The (old) coat of arms shall apply the same design as the flag, but it will be a smaller curved version. (This sentence is no longer enforced as there is a new coat of arms.)

Article 3 Government and Monarchy (Includes Parliament)

The Kingdom of Salanda separates religion and state. The Kingdom of Salanda defines itself as a democracy and a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy meaning that the Monarchy does not interfere with the government and remains a constitutional monarchy with no power. Though the Monarchy shall have (ceremonial) sovereignty over the Kingdom of Salanda’s land as well as being the Head of State (though the Monarch can bestow that title for a short amount of time to others) and can (ceremonially) open Parliament. From now on the Monarch can not govern or have anything to do in the Kingdom of Salanda’s politics or institutions of government. (There is an exception in that the Monarch can run as a Member of the Salanda Parliament in the Monarchy Party known as the Cleansden Party though when the Monarch is in it it cannot be in the Government and will act as an independent party.)

The Parliament of the Kingdom of Salanda shall be the Kingdom of Salanda’s capital which shall always remain Salanda City (now called Suveste) unless there is something serious where Parliament has to be moved away (to another location).

The Parliament of the Kingdom of Salanda is the ultimate law-making authority it shall be unicameral (at start and it can become Bicameral) with an odd number of seats to ensure a majority with a Speaker appointed by a vote in Parliament at the head (the Speaker’s seat is not included in the seat count) at the head. All bills and laws that are of value and importance shall require a vote in (or at) the Salanda Parliament and they will only pass with a majority. If it is 50-50 (in the case of abstentions or absents) the bill or law will not pass. Thereafter if it has passed it needs the Monarch’s signature. There are delegates for each province e.g., 1 delegate per Province though the Salanda City Capital Province (now called Suveste Province) shall have twice as many delegates.

The Government is elected by the people every two years unless the Government decides a vote is needed. (However it can only call an election if it needs to and cannot do so to strengthen its majority.) Then after it is elected, it is appointed by the Monarch to serve the Kingdom of Salanda and her people. At the head of the Government is the Prime Minister who shall lead and govern the Kingdom of Salanda. The Prime Minister shall be able to make minor laws and bills (as well as Executive Orders within existing law) without a need for a vote in the Salanda Parliament. The Government may not have control over the institutions of Government.

The Government must not use its influence over the people or they could be subject to treason and thus an election would be called automatically by the Speaker of Parliament. The Prime Minister and Government could be subject to impeachment if found guilty by the Supreme Court.

The Speaker of Parliament must not have any bias with the Government or Opposition if the Speaker does the Speaker will be removed by the Supreme Court. The Speaker can also be expelled by a 60% vote by the delegates of the Parliament.

The Government may also be able to appoint ministers and the party in power can replace the Prime Minister (with no limits on replacements) within the 2-year fixed term.

The Leader of the official opposition may also appoint shadow ministers should the leader of the official opposition become Prime Minister.

Other smaller opposition parties may not appoint shadow ministers unless they become a part of the Government or win a vote that makes them the party in charge.

Article 4 Voting rights and age

Every Salandarian is allowed to vote except if they are in prison or have been tried for treason. The voting age is what the Salanda Parliament decides.

Article 5 The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court shall have one Supreme Court Judge who shall be elected by the people separate from the Government elections the purpose of the Supreme Court Judge is to interpret the constitution of the Kingdom of Salanda fairly and truthfully. The Supreme Court Judge can also make laws to protect the people of the Kingdom of Salanda.

The Supreme Court Judge can be removed by the people by a vote and expelled by the people without a vote should they commit serious crimes of high treason or immoral crimes.

The Supreme Court shall be seated in the capital of the Kingdom of Salanda which will remain Salanda City (now called Suveste) unless something serious occurs where the Supreme Court will have to be moved.

Article 6 Armed forces and secret services

The armed forces and secret services of the Kingdom of Salanda shall only be used for defensive purposes and not offensive purposes. They will serve the Kingdom of Salanda and a portion of the annual budget will go to them. The commander in chief of the army and secret services is the Prime Minister and the governor is the Monarch of the Kingdom of Salanda.

Article 7 Salanda Police and Border Defence

The police and border force of the Kingdom of Salanda shall serve and protect the Kingdom of Salanda. They are authorised by the constitution to use force whenever they feel necessary but are forbidden if it breaches moral law or has discrimination. The commander in chief is the Prime Minister and the governor is the Monarch of the Kingdom of Salanda.

Article 8 Salanda agencies

The Kingdom of Salanda’s agencies such as transport and space agencies are to be under direct control of the Kingdom of Salanda’s government or local government should they be implemented. They will receive a portion of the annual budget.

Article 9 Freedom of Speech

The Kingdom of Salanda will respect the freedom of speech and non-violent protests but will only accept in the terms that it does not go into racism and violence, if it goes into racism and violence, action will be taken.

Article 10 Education

The education of the Kingdom of Salanda shall be managed by the Kingdom of Salanda education ministry. Salandarians who get an education from the Kingdom of Salanda will learn about its culture and history, mathematics, science, English, Salandan, geography and standard history (not including Salandarian history which is a different topic as mentioned above.) art and cooking. There will be optional lessons offered such as coding and dancing by the education ministry of the Kingdom of Salanda. The education of the Kingdom of Salanda is not compulsory to not Kingdom of Salanda born citizens, there is an age requirement of six years but no age limit. The education ministry shall be funded by the annual budget of the Kingdom of Salanda.

Article 11 Healthcare

The health and hospital sector will look after the healthcare and wellbeing of Salandarian Citizens and Salandarian’s will and have the right to free healthcare, it will also maintain Salandarian Hospitals. The health and hospital sector shall be funded by the annual budget of the Kingdom of Salanda.

Article 12 Treasury

The Treasury of the Kingdom of Salanda shall be responsible for the economy and budget of the Kingdom of Salanda its head shall be the Chancellor of the Exchequer who is chosen to serve by the Prime Minister and shall be appointed in position ceremonially by the Monarch of the Kingdom of Salanda.

Article 13 Budget

The budget shall usually be passed by the Government of the Kingdom of Salanda on each Independence Day on the 22nd of June at 23:59pm if the budget fails to pass new elections shall be held the following week. The budgets portions shall be decided by the Government and be acted on the budget will fund ministries and agencies such as the education ministry and transport agency, the army and ministry of defence for example. An emergency add on can be passed should there be a crisis in the Kingdom of Salanda, it can be added automatically by the Government of the Kingdom of Salanda.

Article 14 Provinces and Territories

A new Province can be added by the Salanda Parliament by a 60% (Majority Vote) a Province is ceremonial and will have no government the central government is responsible for the provinces. Once a new Province is added it cannot be removed even if the Salanda Parliament wants it to but they can downgrade it to a territory. A territory cannot be removed from the Kingdom of Salanda in any circumstances even if the Salanda Parliament wants it to. A territory can also be upgraded to a Province of the Kingdom of Salanda, should the Salanda Parliament want to.

Article 15 Moral laws

Citizens of the Kingdom of Salanda must not do harmful acts or steal to one another especially to children who are protected by this constitution those who do these harmful acts will have serious punishments. Citizens of the Kingdom of Salanda may not do acts on one another that are deemed personal unless they consent the consenting age is eighteen.

Article 16 Treasonous Crimes

Spreading secrets of the Kingdom of Salanda to other countries.
Spying for other countries on the Kingdom of Salanda to other countries.
Collaborating with enemies and adversaries of the Kingdom of Salanda.
Breaking moral laws.
Jeopardising democracy and judgement.
Trying to get a Salandarian Province to break away or make it into another sovereign state.

All acts above and that are considered treason by the Supreme Court shall be acted on accordingly with stated punishments in the next chapter.

Article 17 Punishments

The punishments of breaking the rules and laws of the constitution of the Kingdom of Salanda may vary such as suspension of citizenship and prison time as well as a permanent expulsion and a revocation of Salandarian citizenship. A person may be pardoned if they were wrongly judged by the Supreme Court Judge who can pardon them. The Prime Minister or Monarch may not and do not have the right to pardon people.

Article 18 Citizenship

{The Kingdom of Salanda makes full citizenship exclusive to people who live near the Kingdom of Salanda, though people who live in different countries can apply for half citizenship} (Repealed) and be a representative or ambassador of the Kingdom of Salanda, if approved by the Kingdom of Salanda. To become a citizen of the Kingdom of Salanda one must declare to protect and defend the Kingdom of Salanda whenever necessary or called upon by the Kingdom of Salanda and to respect the laws and constitution of the Kingdom of Salanda. If they accept they will have officially become a citizen of the Kingdom of Salanda.

Article 19 Treaties and Foreign Policy

The Kingdom of Salanda will respect all treaties and its foreign policy will not change unless the Salanda Parliament or Supreme Court will otherwise. The Kingdom of Salanda will establish diplomatic relations with any sovereign entity that wants to establish diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Salanda, that is the official foreign policy of the Kingdom of Salanda.

Article 20 Notes

This constitution may be amended, but only if 80% of the delegates of the Salanda Parliament agree. If this constitution is to be amended none government officials and all editors to this constitution must swear to preserve the democracy and will of the Salandarian people, this sentence may not under any circumstances be removed from this constitution. The Kingdom of Salanda shall be committed to give charity and aid including foreign aid, to those who the Kingdom of Salanda feels are in need. The name Salanda may not be changed under any circumstances though ‘Kingdom of’ can change if the Salandarian people want it to. The sentence above and this sentence may not be removed under any circumstances from this constitution.

Final words

The citizens of the Kingdom of Salanda will now follow the constitution of the Kingdom of Salanda and promise to abide by its rules and laws, they will make sure to look after it and to preserve it for generations to come to ensure that the Kingdom of Salanda maintains its democracy and freedom. Kingdom of) Salanda by the constitution are reserved to the people.

Links

Full Constitution of Salanda