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Post by Rotaretilbo on Nov 17, 2006 18:46:41 GMT -5
The Bill of Rights of the United Fans of Haloism
Amendment I [Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition] The High Council shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II [Grand Jury, Double Jeopardy, Self-Incrimination, Due Process] No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment III [Criminal Prosecutions - Jury Trial] In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
Amendment IV [Cruel and Unusual Punishment] Cruel and unusual punishments shall not inflicted.
Amendment V [Non-Enumerated Rights] The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
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