Abolition of Slavery & Inhumane Punishment

Slavery was originally abolished by Fantasmal Order in one of the most controversial moves by the first Fantasma. Later, legislation was drafted that reaffirmed the abolishment of slavery in every form, and also addressed the subject of inhumane punishment and imprisonment.

Slavery

All forms of slavery are prohibited including slavery as a punishment for crime and instances where a person willingly sells themselves into slavery to pay off a debt or for other reasons.

Capital Punishment

The legally authorized taking of a life as a punishment for a crime was abolished for all but the Fantasmal Court, and in those situations, it would need to be approved by the Fantasma. Taking a life as punishment is typically reserved for high treason that results in the loss of multiple lives and in many cases, it is authorized in situations where the crime is still being committed as a way to absolve whomever may end up killing the perpetrator.

Inhumane Confinement and Imprisonment

Prisoners cannot be stripped of certain rights or treated in inhumane ways. This includes confinement in cages small holes, or cells for long periods of time; lack of food, appropriate clothing, or shelter; and use of extreme corporal punishments such as flogging, crucifying, waterboarding, etc.
All punishment and imprisonment, even life imprisonment, must be done with restitution and rehabilitation as the core motivations. In general, prisoners are expected to perform some sort of job or work during confinement, and they must be paid reasonable wages for their labor. At least 60% of earnings must first go to pay restitution for their crime if any is ordered. Governments may deduct up to 30% of earnings for room and board if restitution is ordered or up to 60% if there is no restitution or restitution has already been fully paid. The remainder of earned funds go to the imprisoned which they can freely use or save.
When a person has served their time in prison, all of their legal rights must be fully restored. Legislation which punishes or disproportionately disadvantages previously convicted persons is against global law.
Global law requires that imprisonment only last until restitution is paid and rehabilitation is complete to the point where they are not a danger to the public; this is especially true for violent offenders. Conversely if a person is still considered a danger to the public, then they should remain imprisoned until that is no longer the case. Prisoners can appeal to the Fantasmal Court if they feel a domain is keeping them imprisoned for far longer than what would be considered reasonable by the standards of global law. However, this is not the case if they are being held in a Fantasmal Prison.
If a government no longer has the capability or resources to hold people who they deem are still a danger to the public or still owe restitution, those prisoners can be transferred to the Fantasmal Government’s prison system.
Prisoners of war must be treated identically to regular prisoners and released when the war comes to a resolution. Prisoners of war may not be subjected to extreme interrogation methods.

Authoring Date

101 TS

Ratification Date

101 TS

Signatories (Organizations)

• Fantasmal Government

Government & Politics

Significant Global Law

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