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We, the elected representatives of the people of Britannia , in order to
promote a more perfect conduct of parliamentary business, establish decorum, ensure internal
tranquility, provide for order and general well-being, and ensure for ourselves and our citizens
the benefits of dignified and transparent representation, WE DO PROMULGATE AND
ESTABLISH THESE STANDING ORDERS FOR THE HOUSE OF COMMONS OF
THE PARLIAMENT OF BRITANNIA.

ARTICLE I
THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

SECTION I
ON THE ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER
OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

1 – According to the constitution, the Speaker will be elected from among the members of
the House of Commons, any member who has taken the Parliamentary oath and has no legal
restrictions may run for Speaker, since this member have been nominated by another
member or by him/herself to run;

1.2 – The election for Speaker will respect the quorum established by the constitution of
Britannia;

1.3 – The election for Speaker will take place in the first session of the Westminster
Parliament after a general election or whenever the seat becomes vacant;

1.4 – The election of a Speaker, whenever there is a vacancy in the seat, shall be presided
over by the most senior member of the House, this member shall have the following
obligations towards the others:

1.4.a. – To preside over the House provisionally, in accordance with the standing
orders, while the Speaker's seat is vacant;

1.4.b. – To convene the other members of the house for the election of a Speaker,
presiding over and coordinating the election in accordance with the standing orders;

1.4.c. – Ensure fair and democratic procedures, respect for rules, good conduct and
decorum during the election;

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1.5 – If several members reach the same number of votes, making it impossible to reach a
quorum, the member who has served the longest among those who have reached the same
number of votes will be elected;

1.6 – If several members reach the same number of votes and have served the same number
of days in parliament, the longest serving member of the house among all the others will be
elected;

1.7 – If there is only one member among the others nominated to run for the seat of Speaker
of the House of Commons, this member will be elected;

1.8 – If no member of the House of Commons is nominated to run for Speaker, the deadline
for election will be extended as necessary.

1.9 – If no member reaches the quorum established to be eligible for the seat of Speaker of
the House of Commons, a new election will be held and the member who obtains the fewest
votes in the previous election will not be able to run.

1.10 – The Speaker shall continue to exercise the duties for the duration of the legislature or
until he/she resigns the seat, or upon a vote in accordance with paragraphs 1.11 and 1.12 of
this section.

1.11 – If a motion to recall the Speaker receives the support of more than one-third of the
House of Commons, the Speaker must open a debate.

1.12 – If after the debate to the Speaker's recall a motion for a vote obtains the support of
more than one-third of the House of Commons, the Speaker shall open a vote.

SECTION II
ABOUT THE AUTHORITIES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE SPEAKER

2 – The Speaker is responsible for moderating all debates and votes in the House, ensuring
that the Standing Orders are respected;

2.1 – The Speaker must maintain neutrality in all decisions and discussions, renouncing
party affiliations while in the seat;

2.2 – The Speaker will be the guardian of order and decorum, ensuring that members behave
appropriately during sessions;

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 2.3 – The Speaker will formally communicate the decisions of the House of Commons to
the Government, the House of Lords and the population;

2.4 – The Speaker, in consultation with the party leaders, sets the agenda for parliamentary
sessions, including times for debates and votes.

2.5 – The Speaker will supervise the presentation, discussion and voting of legislative
proposals, ensuring that deadlines are met;

2.6– The Speaker shall have the following authorities:

2.6.a – Open debates and votes;

2.6.b – Reprimand members who fail to comply with The Standing Orders;

2.6.c – Apply punishments to members who fail to comply with the Standing
Orders, in accordance with the rules for the application of punishments
established by the Standing Orders;

2.6.d – Intervene and interrupt speeches that violate Standing Orders or

compromise parliamentary decorum;

2.6.e – Decide on procedural issues, unless an appeal is approved by an absolute

majority of the members of the House of Commons;

2.6.f – Appoint or replace the Deputy Speaker;

3 – The Deputy Speaker shall have the same functions and authorities as the Speaker whenever
the Speaker is not present during a session or during any period in which the Speaker is absent
for personal reasons informed to the House of Commons in advance;

ARTICLE II
PROCEDURES.

SECTION I
PROPOSAL PROCEDURES.

1 – Any member of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Britannia, may submit a
legislative proposal to the floor;

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1.1 – Bills can be introduced in two categories: Government Bills (proposed by members of
the Government) and Private Bills (proposed by members who are not part of the
Government);

1.2 – Government Bills have priority on the agenda, unless the Speaker decides otherwise or
by majority agreement of the House of Commons;

1.3 – Every proposal will be read three (3) times, following the procedure:

1.3.a – FIRST READING: The proposing Member will submit a draft of the
bill to the designated House of Commons channel, room or thread, After
which the member will be given the floor to introduce the merits and
objectives of the proposal;

1.3.b – SECOND READING: After the first reading is completed, the

Speaker must declare the debates open, and the other members may suggest
amendments to the proposal;

1.3.c – THIRD READING: After the debates are closed, a final proposal
must be presented to the House of Commons, after which a new debate will be
opened where members can debate the final result of the proposal and make a
motion to vote or extend the debates.

1.4 – The bill should include: A clear and objective title; A preamble explaining the purpose
of the law. The detailed articles and sections of the proposed legislation. A section on final
provisions.

SECTION II
PROCEDURES FOR MOTIONS, DEBATES AND VOTES.

2 – Any member of the House of Commons may make a motion;

2.1 – Each and every motion must obtain a second;

2.2 – The Speaker of the House of Commons may overrule a motion to vote to allow all
Members of Parliament time to debate a proposal;

2.3 – Any Member of the House of Commons may object to a motion to vote, after which the
authority to decide on the objection rests with the Speaker;

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2.4 – After a motion for a vote has received a second from another member, the Speaker of
the House of Commons must open a vote within twenty-four (24) hours, unless the Speaker
uses his or her discretion to not to open a vote in accordance with the Standing Orders;

2.5 – The Speaker announces the start of debates on a bill or topic on the agenda;

2.6 – After a debate has been opened, the Speaker will grant the floor to the member who
wishes to speak. Establishing a fair and impartial order so that all interested parties can have
their turn;

2.7 – After a debate has been opened, members who wish to speak should request the floor
from the Speaker using the following command: POINTS OF ORDER!;

2.8 – Interruptions by members other than the Speaker will only be allowed using the
commands "POINTS OF ORDER!" (For procedural matters such as prosecution for
breaches of regulations or decorum), and "POINTS OF PRIVILEGE!" (For the defense of
parliamentary rights);

2.9 – Debates end when the Speaker determines (to the detriment of the Standing Orders), or
when the deadline set in the agenda is reached, or when a motion is made;

2.10 – Citizens may watch debates, but may not participate, except in cases where authorized
by members of Parliament;

2.11 – The Speaker shall initiate a vote using the command "DIVISION!"

2.12 – Members who wish to vote in favor should respond “AYE!”

2.13 – Members who wish to vote against should respond “NAY!”

2.14 – Members who wish to abstain should respond “ABSTAIN!”

2.15 – Voting must take place in a separate and exclusive channel;

2.16 – Voting shall be closed as soon as the deadline has been reached or as soon as all
members have voted before the deadline has expired;

2.17 – If a proposal does not reach the quorum established by the constitution, or if it is not
approved, changes to its content must be made so that a new vote can be held;

2.18 – If a vote ends in a tie, the Speaker shall declare the status quo;

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 ARTICLE III
ABOUT DECORUM

SECTION I
CONDUCT

1.1. – The following conduct shall not be allowed within the House of Commons:

1.1.a. – The use of or allusion to any act of a sexual, pornographic, or prurient

nature or any language reasonably considered vulgar by the community at a
large;

1.1.b. – The commission of any action that is unwarrantedly hostile,

aggressive, or disruptive to the general order of the House of Commons;

1.1.c. – The use of language that is unwarrantedly harassing, demeaning,

and/or insulting towards any citizen of the House of Commons;

1.1.d. – Purposefully making a false statement in the House of Commons in

order to direct the course of a debate or vote on any proposal.

SECTION II
DECORUM

2.1 – Members of House of Commons shall address or refer to other Members as Right
Honourable or Honourable Member for [enter constituency];

2.2 – Members of House of Commons shall address or refer to the Prime Minister as
Prime Minister;

2.3 – Members of House of Commons are required to be active in the Parliament,

inactivity shall be defined as follows:

2.3.a – A Member of House of Commons has missed three consecutive votes

in the House of Commons shall be considered inactive.

SECTION III.
Enforcement

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3.1. The Speaker of the House of Commons may issue a warning to Members of
Parliament who violate the norms or the decorum of the House of Commons.

3.2. The Speaker may order a member to issue na apology to a Member of Parliament or a
citizen if they have wronged them through acting in opposition to the norms and decorum
of the House of Commons while engaging within the House of Commons.

3.3. A absolute majority of the House of Commons may motion to remove a Member of
House of Commons who failed to adhere to the norms and the decorum, requiring a
absolute majority with the exception of the target of the sanction.

3.3.a. – If a member is removed in compliance with paragraph 3.3 of this section, the
chamber shall immediately hold a supplementary election for which the nomination of
the candidate for alternate shall be the responsibility of the party of the removed
member. Except in cases where the removed member is non-partisan (independent),
in which case the nomination may be made by any of the Members of the House of
Commons.

3.3.b. – An alternate elected pursuant to paragraphs 3.3 and 3.3.a of this section shall
serve for the remainder of the legislature, except in the event of resignation,
suspension, or removal.

London, ?? January 2025.

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