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Imperial Decrees
#11
[b][u]Decree Concerning Titles of Nobility[/u][/b]

Nobles will be required to list all their titles of nobility in their on-site signature. This holds two reasons; first is that it will show all the titles of each individual for recognition purposes, second is that it will vainly allow nobles to show off their holdings.

Furthermore, when nobles are announced into a room all their titles will be said aloud unless otherwise directed by the Emperor. Also, nobles will have all their titles listed when they have their name written out on official government or legal documents.
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#12
[b][u]Decree Creating Knightly Orders[/u][/b]

The following will be knightly orders in the Empire of Livonia followed by the title given to individuals in said order listed with the most prestigious at the top:

[list][*][u]The Most Noble Order of the Eagle[/u] - Knight/Dame Grand Cross (appointed directly by the Emperor)
[*][u]The Most Honourable Order of St. Michael[/u] - Knight/Dame (highest military order)
[*][u]The Most Distinguished Order of Fallen[/u] - Knight/Dame (only given posthumously to members of the Imperial Defence Force)
[*][u]Imperial Order of Merit[/u] - Knight/Dame (highest civilian order)
[*][u]The Most Excellent Order of the Livonian Empire[/u] - Knight/Dame (for service to the Empire)[/list]

*The Emperor will always be the Grand Master of the Most Noble Order of the Eagle
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#13
[b][u]Decree Concerning Orders in Council[/u][/b]

The Imperial Council, through the Office of the Prime Minister, will be permitted to issue Orders in Council. These orders will hold the full weight of law. Orders in Council will be considered like Imperial Decrees for legal and constitutional purposes. Imperial Assent will be required for all Orders in Council; this has the effect of making Orders in Council Imperial Decrees in all but name. The consent of a plurality of the Imperial Council will be required to pass an Order in Council. Voting will be made by Ministry so if, for example, an individual is minister of two different ministries they will have two votes. Once passed through the Imperial Council the Order in Council will be presented to the Emperor for final approval.
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#14
[b][u]Decree Concerning Illegal Activities[/u][/b]

The following will be a list of activities that are considered illegal in Livonia:

[list][*]Arson
[*]Assault
[*]Corruption
[*]Domestic Violence
[*]Espionage
[*]Extortion
[*]Forgery
[*]Fraud
[*]Hate Crimes
[*]Hooliganism
[*]Hostage Taking
[*]Kidnapping
[*]Manslaughter
[*]Murder
[*]Mutinies
[*]Perjury
[*]Racketeering
[*]Robbery
[*]Sex Crimes
[*]Smuggling
[*]Terrorism
[*]Theft
[*]Torture
[*]Treason
[*]Vandalism[/list]

This is a broad list and is meant as such. Interpretation of this list is to be left to the Supreme Court. Just because something is not listed here does not mean that it is legal activity. Many activities not expressly listed here are still illegal. Sentences will also be left to the determination of the Supreme Court based on the severity of the crime and other factors.
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#15
[b][u]Decree Concerning the Supreme Court[/u][/b]

The size of the Supreme Court will hereafter be fixed at no more than three, one Chief Justice and two Associate Justices. Each judicial term will last from November through April. In between each term the Justices will pick the civil cases they wish to hear. Criminal cases will always be heard at the nearest convenience of the Court. The members of the Court will be given the power to determine how they choose their cases as well as any decorum to be followed in the Court Chamber without approval from any other body.
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#16
[b][u]Decree Concerning Paramilitary Groups[/u][/b]

All organizations that are paramilitary in nature will be considered illegal. Paramilitary will be defined as a military-esque force whose function and organization are similar to those of a professional military, but which is not considered part of a state's formal armed forces. Furthermore, any political party that, either directly or indirectly, supports a paramilitary group will be immediately disbanded. Creating, joining, aiding, funding, or in any way supporting a paramilitary group will be considered illegal as a terrorist activity.
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#17
[b][u]Decree Concerning the Universal Annexation Decree[/u][/b]

Having recently issued the Declaration of Universal Annexation the government will take the following steps:

[list][*]Draw up a list of all individuals who are now citizens of the Empire
[*]Propose changes in policy to address the changes that will occur due to the Declaration
[*]Come up with a list of new governmental offices and agencies to help in the management of the Empire[/list]

This list may be expanded at a later date.
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#18
[b]Imperial Assent 1/29/2013[/b]

I hereby give my assent to all acts passed by both the town halls and the interim House of Representative up to this date.
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#19
[b][u]Statutory Code[/u][/b]

I hereby create the Office of the Imperial Code under the Ministry of Justice. It's duty shall be to record all laws, Imperial Decrees, and governmental policies; organize theses statutes into a single coherent work; and publish this work as the Imperial Code. The Imperial Code will act as the official legal code for the Empire of Livonia and is to be offered electronically to the public free of charge. Paper copies may be purchased upon completion of the code for those wishing to have a physical copy.
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#20
[b]Imperial Assent 2/12/2013[/b]

I hereby give my assent to all acts passed by the House of Representatives, especially the proposed constitutional amendment, up to this date.

The vote to approve the constitutional amendment will be placed on the ballot for the March election and will come into immediate effect if it passes.
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