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| + | The '''Constitution of the United Federation of Planets''' was a document which defined the fundamental political principles of the [[United Federation of Planets]]. It contained at least twelve "Guarantees" related to fundamental individual rights of citizens. |
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| − | A "constitution" typically is a document which states the fundamental political principles of a governing body. The '''Constitution of the [[United Federation of Planets]]''' is such a document and contains at least twelve "Guarantees" related to fundamental individual rights of citizens. The [[Seventh Guarantee]] against self-incrimination during legal proceedings was considered by [[Jean-Luc Picard|Captain Picard]] in [[2367]] as "one of the most important rights granted by the Federation." ({{TNG|The Drumhead}}) In some instances those protections related to fundamental rights can be extended to non-citizens while on Federation territory (such as a [[Starfleet]] [[starship]]). ({{TNG|The Perfect Mate}}) |
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| + | The [[Seventh Guarantee]] against self-incrimination during legal proceedings was considered by [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] in [[2367]] to be "one of the most important rights granted by the Federation." ({{TNG|The Drumhead}}) |
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| + | The [[Twelfth Guarantee]] of the Constitution dealt with the rights of artists, and defined an artist as "a person who creates an original artistic work". ({{VOY|Author, Author}}) |
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| + | In some instances those protections related to fundamental rights can be extended to non-citizens while on Federation territory (such as a [[Starfleet]] [[starship|vessel]]). ({{TNG|The Perfect Mate}}) |
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| ⚫ | {{bginfo|The relationship between the UFP Constitution and the [[Charter of the United Federation of Planets]] is unclear. Both contain rights for individuals; as [[Benjamin Sisko|Sisko]] put it in {{DS9|Accession}}: "caste-based discrimination goes against the Federation Charter". It is most likely that the Charter describes the requirements for entry of a planet into the Federation (e.g., no entry if caste-based discrimination is in place), while the Constitution describes the principles, governing structure, and citizen rights once becoming a member (e.g., rights against self-incrimination).}} |
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Revision as of 16:58, 6 April 2015
The Constitution of the United Federation of Planets was a document which defined the fundamental political principles of the United Federation of Planets. It contained at least twelve "Guarantees" related to fundamental individual rights of citizens.
The Seventh Guarantee against self-incrimination during legal proceedings was considered by Captain Picard in 2367 to be "one of the most important rights granted by the Federation." (TNG: "The Drumhead")
The Twelfth Guarantee of the Constitution dealt with the rights of artists, and defined an artist as "a person who creates an original artistic work". (VOY: "Author, Author")
In some instances those protections related to fundamental rights can be extended to non-citizens while on Federation territory (such as a Starfleet vessel). (TNG: "The Perfect Mate")
The relationship between the UFP Constitution and the Charter of the United Federation of Planets is unclear. Both contain rights for individuals; as Sisko put it in DS9: "Accession": "caste-based discrimination goes against the Federation Charter". It is most likely that the Charter describes the requirements for entry of a planet into the Federation (e.g., no entry if caste-based discrimination is in place), while the Constitution describes the principles, governing structure, and citizen rights once becoming a member (e.g., rights against self-incrimination).