Código legal (Legal Code): Mora
"We may be a nation built on piracy, but we does 'ave rules!"
Purpose
This document is the legal and guiding code of Mora's pirate republic. As such it differs vastly from ever other nation's legal code, especially given that both piracy and slavery, whilst having a framework of rules regarding their practice, are legal in Mora.
Document Structure
Clauses
This document is divided into the following categories: Capital offenses, Civil Code, Criminal Code, Economic Code, Immigration Code, Property Laws
Publication Status
Readily available, though as it is large, generally its available in sections to check on request in any church or town hall.
Legal status
It is the legal code
Historical Details
Background
This code is always in debate, always changing and adapting as the High Captains are consistently tweaking it based on a whole variety of factors.
History
This document is historic in two ways all across Valerick. First off, it made piracy, at least in Mora's national waters, a legal and fully endorsed practice. Secondly, the knowledge that in one nation, slavery was legal as well. Many nations have taken an aggressive stance towards these two things, being vocal with their opinions and sometimes even limiting or refusing to trade with Mora.
Public Reaction
The public overall is exceedingly pleased with this document
Legacy
The biggest legacy of this document, well its a simple matter of trade and economics. Three nations in particular, all on the same coast, refuse to trade with Mora. Those nations are Valewyr, Deepwood and Suranth.
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