Republic of Fwuvoghor/Code of Fwuvoghor

This is a draft of the Code of Fwuvoghor, which is being written by the newly re-appointed Duke Dirrik.

Since this is not a draft, it is not yet law. Several small interim laws have been decreed to establish basic order while this document is being created.

---

THE CODE OF FWUVOGHOR (draft)

1. PURPOSE

   A. The Code defines the basic criminal laws of the Duchy of Fwuvoghor. Other,
      lesser administrative laws are created by the Duchy Legislature and bound under
      the title of Civil Ordinances.

2. JURISDICTION

   A. These laws are in effect within the Duchy of Fwuvoghor. Where there is 
      conflict between a federal law and a duchy law, the local duchy law has 
      precedence.

   B. These laws apply uniformly to all citizens of any nation, within the Duchy 
      of Fwuvoghor.

3. RIGHTS

   A. All people are inherently endowed with essential rights. These are, in order 
      of importance,

     1. the right to life, as this is the basis of our existance;

     2. the right to thought, because our beliefs define who we are;

     3. the right to property, so that which we earn shall remain our own; and

     4. the right to action, to pursue our lives as we please.

4. PROVISIONS

   A. The rights of an individual must not deny a more essential right of another 
      individual. Where the rights of two individuals overlap, the lesser right 
      becomes a priviledge, which must be specifically granted by the other individual 
      before it can be expected.

      1. Actions of an individual must be restricted

         A. within, or with regards to, the property of another,

         B. if it restricts the beliefs of another, or

         C. if it harms the life of another.

      2. No individual may become the property of another.

5. PENALTIES

   A. Those whose actions violate the rights of another, shall forfeit their own 
      rights, to the same degree.

      1. If you take the property of another, you will loose your own property.

      2. If you cause suffering in another, you will be subject to your own 
         suffering.

      3. If you take the life of another, you will loose your own life.

6. ENFORCEMENT

   A. The Fwuvoghor Miltia shall support City and Regional Police to enforce these 
      laws.

   B. Suspected Criminals shall be charged and prosecuted by the Judiciary of 
      Fwuvoghor.