The Puffin Papers
[Breaking News] – TEP citizens REJECT removal of Identity and Emblem clauses from the Concordat – Fate of Identity and Culture act hangs in the Balance
The Magisterium of TEP had proposed – and passed – a new “Culture and Identity Act". It defined the official names, various characteristics, symbols and holidays of TEP, and amendment the Concordat to remove the identity and Emblem sections. This would have given the Magisterium the power to control these elements by common law, rather than a Concordat Amendment.
The ratification however struck an iceberg: requiring a 2/3rds majority for ratification, the Citizenry voted with only 9 votes in favour, FAILING the vote.
This now leaves the Magisterium’s “Culture and Identity Act” fate in the Balance.