Federal Law
Federal Law in the New Richmond Republic is derived from three major sources: the Basic Law, the Acts of Congress, and the decrees of the Federal Council. Federal Law can only be adopted, amended, or repealed by the Central People's Government and is superior to the laws enacted by the cantonal people's governments or the people's councils in cities and towns.
The Basic Law
The Second Basic Law of the New Richmond Republic is the constitutional statute of the Republic and the supreme law of the land. It serves as the frame of the Central People's Government, enshrines the rights and duties of the people, and establishes the guidelines for various functions of the state such as the administration of land and the principles of the state microsocialist economy.
Acts of Congress
The Congress of People's Councils possesses the sole authority to adopt Acts, the highest form of federal law next to the Basic Law. Acts cannot contradict the Basic Law but are otherwise superior to all other federal, cantonal, and local statutes. Acts are adopted by a vote of at least two-thirds of all congressional delegates.
Decrees of the Federal Council
When the Congress of People's Councils is not in session, the Federal Council has the authority to adopt Decrees by a unanimous vote of all federal councilors including the Prime Minister. Decrees are all subject to review and final approval or repeal by Congress whenever it meets again, but are considered valid law up to the point of repeal.
The Criminal Code
Not a source of law in the same sense as an Act or Decree, the Criminal Code is a compilation of all federal laws pertaining to the definition of crimes and criminal procedures intended for convenient use in the proceedings of the People's Senate. It is maintained by the Consul of Justice and published by the CPG Press Bureau.
The Basic Law
The Second Basic Law of the New Richmond Republic is the constitutional statute of the Republic and the supreme law of the land. It serves as the frame of the Central People's Government, enshrines the rights and duties of the people, and establishes the guidelines for various functions of the state such as the administration of land and the principles of the state microsocialist economy.
Acts of Congress
The Congress of People's Councils possesses the sole authority to adopt Acts, the highest form of federal law next to the Basic Law. Acts cannot contradict the Basic Law but are otherwise superior to all other federal, cantonal, and local statutes. Acts are adopted by a vote of at least two-thirds of all congressional delegates.
Decrees of the Federal Council
When the Congress of People's Councils is not in session, the Federal Council has the authority to adopt Decrees by a unanimous vote of all federal councilors including the Prime Minister. Decrees are all subject to review and final approval or repeal by Congress whenever it meets again, but are considered valid law up to the point of repeal.
The Criminal Code
Not a source of law in the same sense as an Act or Decree, the Criminal Code is a compilation of all federal laws pertaining to the definition of crimes and criminal procedures intended for convenient use in the proceedings of the People's Senate. It is maintained by the Consul of Justice and published by the CPG Press Bureau.