Legal Code Rohara
Ever changing, like the land we live in, our legal code is not sacred. It is a document that should be ever changing, ever edited. Always growing.
Purpose
This document is the legal code of the nation of Suranth, both civil and criminal, a long, well written document kept on a wall of every courthouse in every town, and also kept in writing. Its written in a thick legal fashion, so not the easiest for accessibility for common folk.
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. But again, not easily understood by common folk.
Legal status
It is the legal code
Historical Details
Background
This code us always growing, always adapting, and is always a topic that is slated high on the agenda at the councils held twice a year in Adra.
History
This document was historic for a number of reasons, but the main one being, unlike most nations, though this document is law, it is NOT a constitution. It is not so enshrined. This is to cut down on the metaphorical 'red tape' required to adapt, grow and make changes with the times.
Public Reaction
Like any legal code, you can never please everyone. depending who you ask, there are always possible nitpicks. But overall, the public has, and continues to be quite pleased with this document.
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