A Libertarian Manifesto for the UK?
A Libertarian Manifesto for the UK
1. The age of sexual consent to be lowered to 14, so long as both partners are under 18 and unrelated other than by marriage. *
2. The Army is to be disbanded. Up to a point. The SAS would remain for hostage rescues, but the main Army would only exist as Reserve Forces, with full-time membership limited to three years (after age 21). **
3. Britain would disarm its Nuclear Capability.
* 4. The Age of Consent is otherwise 17.
5. The Age of Criminal Responsibility is 14 (at the moment it's at aged ten).
6. 15 year olds will get the vote.
7. The Royal Navy and Air Force would remain, but no personnel is to earn more than £50,000 a year.
8. Members of Parliament, as well as being unpaid, would serve terms totalling no longer than Ten Years.
9. Young Persons not living with Legal Guardian/Parent (defined as aged Between and Including 14 and 21) are allowed a Subsistence Allowance of £210 per week.
10. Formal Education is only Compulsory between the Ages of Seven and Fourteen years of age.
11. Education below University level is to be free regardless of age and fee paying schools will be abolished.
12. University Education is Free for those aged below 22.
** 13. Any Citizen between the ages of 22 and 55 can apply to receive a Subsistence and Maintenance Grant of £12,000 each year for three years if they a) Undergo voluntary activities; b) Study Full Time or c) Join the Reserve or Police Forces.
14. The various Police Forces and Railway systems are to be run as Charitable Organisations.
15. Citizens in the Reserve Forces after their three-year period has expired, or if they served any period between aged 17 and 21, will receive £100 per week on continuing and a further £100 for every day spent training or on active duty.
16. Holders of Estates worth more than £2 million are to pay the Community Rent, possibly in the form of increased Council Tax.
17. Council Tax will only be paid by owners of second or multiple properties and citizens with yearly earnings totalling greater than £55,000.
18. Income Tax is at 100%, with all earners with an annual salary below £150,000 receiving a 90% rebate.
19. Serving MPs and Full-Time students aged 22 and above may apply for Housing Benefit plus Grants and Loans to aid Living Expenses and Tuition Fees.
20. Hard Drugs will become Freely Available in on-premise "Shooting Galleries" for Proven Problem Addicts.
21. Selling hard drugs that are contaminated with non-advertised substances or are otherwise of deficient purity will result in fines or imprisonment.
22. Otherwise, drugs are legal.
23. 18 year olds are allowed to visit licenced premises in order to consume Soft Drugs.
24. 21 year olds can grow cannabis for their own consumption on application and payment of a licence.
25. Prison sentences of Five Years or Longer will be abolished unless the perpetrator committed pre-meditated offences and/or has been proven to be a danger to the Public.
26. If appropriate, Sentences of One Year or less are to be commuted to House Arrest and/or Community Service.
27. There is to be a Referendum on Abolishing the Monarchy and the House of Lords-alternatives are appointed, directly elected or positions chosen by Lottery of Citizens aged 21 and above for a Head of State and Senate Members.
28. VAT will be reduced, except for Legal Highs and Cannabis/Soft Drugs.
29. Children aged 14 and above can legally divorce from their parents/guardians without question.
30. National Insurance contributions are to be abolished.
Ending Poverty?
Within the European Union:
A Minimum Wage of £6 per hour;
A Citizen's Income of £35 per week;
a Maximum Working Week of 30 hours
and Free Green Electricity.
Globally:
Free electrical goods for every household;
Child's Allowance of £30 per month (under 18);
Minimum Wage of two pounds per hour;
Free energy from various sources;
A Pensioner's/Widower's Allowance of £40 per month
(everyone over 40);
A Stateless/Displaced Persons/Refugee's Allowance
of £100 per week
Perhaps Paid For By:
Abolishing Inheritance;
All Nations agreeing to a Corporation Tax of 35%
with no Rebates or Subsidies;
Using money from unclaimed bank accounts
UK:
Perhaps JSA and DLA (paid separately and together)
at £100 per week, with deductions for earnings or
missing interviews.
e.g. No State Pension, instead CI, P/WA and DLA
alongside Housing Benefit to cover Rent.
1. The age of sexual consent to be lowered to 14, so long as both partners are under 18 and unrelated other than by marriage. *
2. The Army is to be disbanded. Up to a point. The SAS would remain for hostage rescues, but the main Army would only exist as Reserve Forces, with full-time membership limited to three years (after age 21). **
3. Britain would disarm its Nuclear Capability.
* 4. The Age of Consent is otherwise 17.
5. The Age of Criminal Responsibility is 14 (at the moment it's at aged ten).
6. 15 year olds will get the vote.
7. The Royal Navy and Air Force would remain, but no personnel is to earn more than £50,000 a year.
8. Members of Parliament, as well as being unpaid, would serve terms totalling no longer than Ten Years.
9. Young Persons not living with Legal Guardian/Parent (defined as aged Between and Including 14 and 21) are allowed a Subsistence Allowance of £210 per week.
10. Formal Education is only Compulsory between the Ages of Seven and Fourteen years of age.
11. Education below University level is to be free regardless of age and fee paying schools will be abolished.
12. University Education is Free for those aged below 22.
** 13. Any Citizen between the ages of 22 and 55 can apply to receive a Subsistence and Maintenance Grant of £12,000 each year for three years if they a) Undergo voluntary activities; b) Study Full Time or c) Join the Reserve or Police Forces.
14. The various Police Forces and Railway systems are to be run as Charitable Organisations.
15. Citizens in the Reserve Forces after their three-year period has expired, or if they served any period between aged 17 and 21, will receive £100 per week on continuing and a further £100 for every day spent training or on active duty.
16. Holders of Estates worth more than £2 million are to pay the Community Rent, possibly in the form of increased Council Tax.
17. Council Tax will only be paid by owners of second or multiple properties and citizens with yearly earnings totalling greater than £55,000.
18. Income Tax is at 100%, with all earners with an annual salary below £150,000 receiving a 90% rebate.
19. Serving MPs and Full-Time students aged 22 and above may apply for Housing Benefit plus Grants and Loans to aid Living Expenses and Tuition Fees.
20. Hard Drugs will become Freely Available in on-premise "Shooting Galleries" for Proven Problem Addicts.
21. Selling hard drugs that are contaminated with non-advertised substances or are otherwise of deficient purity will result in fines or imprisonment.
22. Otherwise, drugs are legal.
23. 18 year olds are allowed to visit licenced premises in order to consume Soft Drugs.
24. 21 year olds can grow cannabis for their own consumption on application and payment of a licence.
25. Prison sentences of Five Years or Longer will be abolished unless the perpetrator committed pre-meditated offences and/or has been proven to be a danger to the Public.
26. If appropriate, Sentences of One Year or less are to be commuted to House Arrest and/or Community Service.
27. There is to be a Referendum on Abolishing the Monarchy and the House of Lords-alternatives are appointed, directly elected or positions chosen by Lottery of Citizens aged 21 and above for a Head of State and Senate Members.
28. VAT will be reduced, except for Legal Highs and Cannabis/Soft Drugs.
29. Children aged 14 and above can legally divorce from their parents/guardians without question.
30. National Insurance contributions are to be abolished.
Ending Poverty?
Within the European Union:
A Minimum Wage of £6 per hour;
A Citizen's Income of £35 per week;
a Maximum Working Week of 30 hours
and Free Green Electricity.
Globally:
Free electrical goods for every household;
Child's Allowance of £30 per month (under 18);
Minimum Wage of two pounds per hour;
Free energy from various sources;
A Pensioner's/Widower's Allowance of £40 per month
(everyone over 40);
A Stateless/Displaced Persons/Refugee's Allowance
of £100 per week
Perhaps Paid For By:
Abolishing Inheritance;
All Nations agreeing to a Corporation Tax of 35%
with no Rebates or Subsidies;
Using money from unclaimed bank accounts
UK:
Perhaps JSA and DLA (paid separately and together)
at £100 per week, with deductions for earnings or
missing interviews.
e.g. No State Pension, instead CI, P/WA and DLA
alongside Housing Benefit to cover Rent.
Labels: European Union, Global Poverty, Libertarian, Manifesto, Nuclear Disarmament, United Kingdom, United Nations
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