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Timeline of TNP Court History

Nasania

TNPer
This will be a list of all activity of the TNP court. Each ruling will include a short description of what the ruling achieved in regards to TNP governance. It should also have a list of justices and their associates.

Name and description of event[c]Date enacted[c]Date abolished[c] Ministry of Justice Established [c]6/9/2004[c]7/7/2005[c]Court of the North Pacific and Attorney General Established[c]4/5/2005[c][c]Interim Guidelines on Advisory Opinions[c]4/10/2005[c][c] Interim Guidelines on Civil Proceedings, Judicial review, [c]4/14/2005[c][c] Legal Code Promulgated[c]6/12/2005[c][c]Delegate considered a Cabinet office[c]7/31/2005[c][c]Applicant proceeding dismissed. Immigration minister determines applicants eligibility[c]9/5/2005[c][c]Cathyy Coup d'etat dismissed. Appointment of lead prosecutor upheld[c]9/18/2005[c][c]The ruling of Justice Byardkuria is therefore in all respects is AFFIRMED and the proceeding seeking an interlocutory appeal is DISMISSED.[c]9/23/2005[c][c]Attorney General has to submit Case to trial[c]9/15/2012[c][c]World Assembly votes not protected. WA nation permamently in TNP or be in NPA[c]9/25/2012[c]10/22/2012[c]Overturned the previous ruling. Nonresidents not protected by law overturned. Separation of forum admin and govt.
All nations protected except recruits[c]10/22/2012[c][c]Vice Delegate has voting powers in Security council[c]10/28/2012[c][c]Trial Prosecution covers more than treason and defence can be tried if outside TNP. Embassies are determined property of TNP by other nations[c]10/30/2012[c][c]Speaker can discount invalid votes[c]11/24/2012[c][c]Election restarted because a candidate wasn't listed on the ballot. Court can set new timetable. Delegate's attempt to rectify the situation discounted[c]11/25/2012[c][c]Freedom to fly regional flag upheld[c]11/25/2012[c][c]Delegate cannot serve more than two consecutive 4 month-terms[c]11/27/2012[c][c]Applicants to Security Council must first apply there & Regional Assembly votes with a 2/3 majority. RA can veto applicant with 2/3 majority vote[c]11/28/2012[c][c]Exculpatory evidence must be disclosed, even prosecution[c]1/9/2013[c][c]Violations of oath of office have to be prosecuted while nation is occupying the office[c]1/10/2013[c][c]WA disclosures are not required. WA membership is not compulsory[c]1/18/2013[c][c]Protection against self-incrimination(by witnesses in particular)[c]1/18/2013[c][c]Speaker can unilaterally table proposal. Recall procedure official[c]1/31/2013[c][c]Attorney General's duties defined. Punk'd is ordered to resign[c]2/12/2013[c][c]Sedition law repealed[c]2/13/2013[c][c]Court can review and overturn govt. Policies, actions, laws, rules, decisions if adequate reason given and all possible alternatives exhausted[c]2/20/2013[c][c]Right of extension to defendants trials[c]3/4/2013[c][c]Duties are different from office. Resignations=unable
Vice delegate assumes duties. Not unanimous
Constitutional position==In game office[c]3/14/2013[c][c]Regional Assembly may amend a law and override a delegate veto by Majority vote. Minor amendment unconstitutional[c]3/15/2013[c]3/19/2013[c]Delegate Cannot contest
Previous ruling overturned
Delegate cannot run for re-election in general or serial after serving two consecutive terms[c]3/19/2013[c][c]Intelligence has to comply with Freedom of information act[c]3/26/2013[c][c]Affected Party defined[c]4/22/2013[c][c]Government officials defined. [c]5/9/2013[c][c]Election Commissions oversee elections. Candidates have to declare candidacy in a specific thread[c]5/14/2013[c][c]Electoral commission's decision to restart vice-delegate election upheld[c]5/27/2013[c][c]Delegate, Vice Delegate, Speaker, Attorney General, Appointed ministers, Appointed Deputy Speaker/minister, Appointed deputy Attorney General, Security Councillors, Election Commissioners, Justices, and temporary hearing offices are defined as Government Officials[c]6/9/2013[c][c]Electoral Commission decision to invalidate a candidate upheld[c]9/3/2013[c][c]RA oath binding when a nation becomes a member of RA[c]11/24/2013[c][c]Court apologizes for violating Grosseschnauzer's rights. Defense Attorney must be provided by court if defendant is absent[c]1/14/2014[c][c]Truth, Opinion, and Fraud Defined
Court cannot suggest legal reform, alterations and additions to the voter legal code[c]4/11/2014[c][c]Judicial and legislative Branches immune to FOIA(executive branch only)[c]4/26/2014[c]
 
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