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− | Bellaron started out not opposing the death penalty outright, but objecting to the manner of the public execution of [[Anvent Eturrer]]—a former Grand Admiral of the [[Federation Navy]]—for treason. This led him to propose a ban on public executions in YC111<ref>Eve World News (YC111-03-06) [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/senator-proposes-ban-on-public-execution/ Senator proposes ban on public execution]</ref>. The bill was ultimately defeated by procedural means. | + | Bellaron started out not opposing the death penalty outright, but objecting to the manner of the public execution of [[Anvent Eturrer]]—a former Grand Admiral of the [[Federation Navy]]—for treason. This led him to propose a ban on public executions in YC111<ref name="firstTry">Eve World News (YC111-03-06) [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/senator-proposes-ban-on-public-execution/ Senator proposes ban on public execution]</ref>. The bill was ultimately defeated by procedural means. |
By YC121 Bellaron's views had evolved to the point where he proposed a ban on capital punishement altogether<ref name="banIntro">Eve World News (YC121-01-18) [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/senator-suvio-bellaron-proposes-total-ban-on-capital-punishment/ Senator Suvio Bellaron proposes total ban on capital punishment]</ref>. | By YC121 Bellaron's views had evolved to the point where he proposed a ban on capital punishement altogether<ref name="banIntro">Eve World News (YC121-01-18) [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/senator-suvio-bellaron-proposes-total-ban-on-capital-punishment/ Senator Suvio Bellaron proposes total ban on capital punishment]</ref>. | ||
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=== Crime and punishment === | === Crime and punishment === | ||
− | Contrary to what may appear from his opposition to the death penaalty, Bellaron is not what could be described as "soft on crime". In the context of his proposed ban on public executions, he said on the Senate floor | + | Contrary to what may appear from his opposition to the death penaalty, Bellaron is not what could be described as "soft on crime". In the context of his proposed ban on public executions, he said on the Senate floor<ref name="firstTry" /> |
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<em>"Eturrer's atrocities demanded execution. To suggest otherwise borders on treason. For justice must be seen in order to be effective, and the people need to know that their government is willing to punish those who commit such acts of villainy."</em> | <em>"Eturrer's atrocities demanded execution. To suggest otherwise borders on treason. For justice must be seen in order to be effective, and the people need to know that their government is willing to punish those who commit such acts of villainy."</em> | ||
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− | Introducing his YC121 bill, he further said | + | Introducing his YC121 bill, he further said<ref name="banIntro" /> |
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"As a matter of ugly necessity, we must limit the legal protections of those who break the law – that much is not in contention." | "As a matter of ugly necessity, we must limit the legal protections of those who break the law – that much is not in contention." |
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Suvio Bellaron is one of the Gallente Federation Senators for Intaki. He is best know for his attempts to get the Senate to ban capital punishment in the Federation.
Political positions
Opposition to death penalty
Bellaron started out not opposing the death penalty outright, but objecting to the manner of the public execution of Anvent Eturrer—a former Grand Admiral of the Federation Navy—for treason. This led him to propose a ban on public executions in YC111[1]. The bill was ultimately defeated by procedural means.
By YC121 Bellaron's views had evolved to the point where he proposed a ban on capital punishement altogether[2].
Crime and punishment
Contrary to what may appear from his opposition to the death penaalty, Bellaron is not what could be described as "soft on crime". In the context of his proposed ban on public executions, he said on the Senate floor[1]
"Eturrer's atrocities demanded execution. To suggest otherwise borders on treason. For justice must be seen in order to be effective, and the people need to know that their government is willing to punish those who commit such acts of villainy."
Introducing his YC121 bill, he further said[2]
"As a matter of ugly necessity, we must limit the legal protections of those who break the law – that much is not in contention."
Progress of the YC121 bill
Bellaron's YC121 bill banning capital punishment was introduced on January 18[2]. It moved out of committee, to be debated by the Senate plenary, on March 18[3]. Opponents of Bellaron's ban were able to delay debate on the draft bill for months by means of procedural tricks[4]. The bill was debated on the Senate floor in the month of May[5].
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Eve World News (YC111-03-06) Senator proposes ban on public execution
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Eve World News (YC121-01-18) Senator Suvio Bellaron proposes total ban on capital punishment
- ↑ Eve World News (YC121-03-18) Galactic Hour news roundup: Triglavian billboard takeover edition
- ↑ Eve World News (YC121-04-12) Galactic Hour news roundup: semiotic shenanigans edition
- ↑ Eve World News (YC121-05-06) Galactic Hour news roundup: Capsuleer Day YC121 edition