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PostPosted: October 12th, 2016, 8:02 pm 
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Hi all.

It's a two-for-one LegalFest this evening - buy one redrafting, get the other one free! Time has come to review our Mercurian Criminal Code and update it where it needs changing to fit our current legal standards.

Below is the historical Criminal Code. Communal review is, as always, emphatically appreciated.

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Mercurian International Criminal Code

Illegality of Duping

Duping of any material is prohibited and illegal. Players will be charged upon immediate discovery of duping allegations and the duped items will be immediately confiscated. Duping refers to the use of glitches and exploits to duplicate items, and not the automation of the production of goods. That is, this act does not cover redstone innovations that do not exploit glitches.

Illegality of Vandalism

The vandalism of any players property is prohibited and illegal. Players will be charged if the victim of said vandalism decides to press charges. Vandalism refers to any form of "griefing".
Defence of Person

(1) Every one who is unlawfully assaulted without having provoked the assault is justified in repelling force by force if the force he/she uses is not intended to cause death or grievous bodily harm and is no more than is necessary to enable him to defend themselves.

(2) Every one who is unlawfully assaulted and who causes death or grievous bodily harm in repelling the assault is justified if he/she believes, on reasonable grounds, that he/she cannot otherwise preserve themselves from death or grievous bodily harm.

(3) Every one is justified in using force to defend themselves or any one under their protection from assault, if he/she uses no more force than is necessary to prevent the assault or the repetition of it.

Assault

A person commits an assault when without the consent of another person, he/she applies considerable force intentionally to that other person, directly or indirectly, enough to cause the depletion of hearts. Everyone who commits assault is guilty of an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment, seizure, and reparations.

Culpable Homicide

Culpable homicide is defined as causing the death of a person; by means of an unlawful act; by criminal negligence; or by causing that person, by threats or fear of violence or by deception, to do anything that causes their death.

The Do Not Be a Dink Amendment: On Contempt for the Community and Empire

As outlined in the Indoles Carta of Rights, Freedoms and Duties, all Hermertians have an obligation and duty to recgonize, acknowledge and protect the rights identified therein.

(1) A person who willfully and intentionally ignores these duties can be charged of being in Contempt of the Community and Empire (summary charge), and is liable to token reparations and community service.

(2) A person who willfully and intentionally undermines the rights, freedoms and duties of the Indoles Carta as well as the unwritten spirit of Hermertia and the Mercurian Empire, is guilty of Contempt of the Community and Empire (indictable offense) or in severe cases Treason.

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PostPosted: October 12th, 2016, 8:07 pm 
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I would like to add in something to cover the abuse of server plugins, especially considering with time Siden will fix the permissions to allow kings to whitelist, tp, reimburse items, etc.

Anyone else's thoughts on this?

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PostPosted: October 12th, 2016, 8:09 pm 
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Mark Accynnafon wrote:
I would like to add in something to cover the abuse of server plugins, especially considering with time Siden will fix the permissions to allow kings to whitelist, tp, reimburse items, etc.

Anyone else's thoughts on this?


Yes I definitely agree this should be included.

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PostPosted: October 12th, 2016, 8:11 pm 
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Also, we should clarify language on what is considered stealing/griefing to include these things:

* Stealing from armor stands
* Stealing from item frames
* Theft in general
* Killing animals, horses, pets
* Killing named hostile mobs
* Killing villagers

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PostPosted: October 12th, 2016, 8:18 pm 
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Perhaps in the theft clause we include the theft of named mobs as well?

I.e. someone stealing named horses/mules, and eventually llamas.

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Darius II wrote:
Perhaps in the theft clause we include the theft of named mobs as well?

I.e. someone stealing named horses/mules, and eventually llamas.


Agreed

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PostPosted: October 12th, 2016, 8:34 pm 
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PROPOSED REWRITING

Mercurian International Criminal Code

Duping

Duping, where 'Duping' refers to the use of glitches and exploits to duplicate or reproduce any item or material, is illegal; players may be liable for prosecution immediately upon discovery of duping with all duped items being confiscated and under custody of the Imperial Court. Duping does not extend to the automated production of goods, nor does it include the use of legitimate in-game redstone mechanisms.

Vandalism or 'Griefing'

Vandalism or 'Griefing', where these terms refer to the willful destruction or denigration of any players’ property or belongings without their consent, is illegal. Individuals found to have committed acts of vandalism may be liable for prosecution at the discretion of the party or parties against whom vandalism was perpetrated.

Theft

Theft, where 'Theft' is defined as the knowing removal of any players' items and property from their possession without their consent, is illegal. Property may include, but is not limited to, items in personal chests, named items, items displayed in external objects such as armor stands and item frames, animals, tamed or untamed, named or unnamed, belonging to the player, villagers and citizens under the governance of the player, etc.

Destruction of Property

Destruction of Property, where 'destruction' is defined as the destruction or the rendering an item or object of another player less usable without their consent, is illegal. Destruction of Property may include, but is not limited to, the destruction of items and property, the depletion of tools and items, the killing of animals belonging to or citizens under the protection of another player, etc.

Defence of Person

(1) Everyone who is unlawfully assaulted without having provoked the assault is justified in repelling the assault by force if the force they use is no more than is necessary to enable him to defend themselves. Everyone who is unlawfully assaulted and who causes death in repelling the assault is justified if they believe, on reasonable grounds, that they cannot otherwise preserve themselves from death.

(2) Everyone is justified in using force to defend anyone under their protection from assault, if the party's protection is communicated and the party uses no more force than is necessary to prevent the assault or the repetition of it.

Culpable Homicide

Culpable homicide is defined as causing the death of a person; by means of an unlawful act; by criminal negligence; or by causing that person to commit an action resulting in their death which the culpable party had reasonable grounds to believe would occur.

The Do Not Be a Dink Act: Contempt for the Community and Mercurian Empire

All citizens of the Mercurian Empire have a duty to respect and act in accordance with the values of the community and the values of the Mercurian Empire as outlined in the Indoles Carta of Rights, Freedoms and Duties.

(1) A person who by the actions they take willfully and intentionally ignores, undermines, and/or contravenes these duties can be charged of being in Contempt of the Community and the Mercurian Empire may be charged with Contempt for the Community and the Mercurian Empire.

(2) A person who by the actions they take willfully and intentionally undermine the 'Vanilla' and 'Survival' ethos of the gameplay of the Mercurian Empire, including but not extending to use of outside plugins or mods, abuse of existing server plugins, or exploitation of bugs and glitches, may be charged with Contempt for the Community and the Mercurian Empire.

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PostPosted: October 12th, 2016, 8:54 pm 
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This looks great so far, I look forward to what others may have to say.

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PostPosted: October 12th, 2016, 9:08 pm 
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Dont know if there's anything to add, but what you have there is good.

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PostPosted: October 12th, 2016, 9:39 pm 
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Everything looks in order to me.

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