Note: This section will only cover major issues. Issues will be listed if/when they appear.
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Article 1: Treatment of Prisoners of War and Criminals
Sub-section A: POWs
Regardless of gender, race, age, national origin, religion, and hostile status, all POWs are to be treated with dignity, respect, and are to be protected against themselves, their comrades, their enemies, and their captors. They are to be provided food, water, shelter, medical treatment, religious items that do not pose a threat, and the ability to contact their governments (with supervision).
Sub-section B: Criminals
All individuals suspected of a crime are to be treated with dignity, respect, and are to be protected against themselves, their comrades, their enemies, and their captors, regardless of gender, race, age, national origin, and religion. Trials for suspected offenders are to be swift and thorough. Evidence must be perfect in capital crimes. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty. All trials will be conducted by the Captain of the vessel and all suspects are to be provided with legal council, even if they already have their own.
Article 82: Rape and Forced Sodomy
Rape and all forms of sexual assault are among the worst possible violations of personal liberty, dignity, and privacy. It has no place in the Alliance. There is never a justification, nor will mercy be shown to violators. The punishment for Rape is Death. All convicted violators are to be executed within 24 hours of conviction.
Article 83: Murder
Murder is defined as one sentient being taking the life on another sentient being, without legal assassin status or without permission of the deceased (Assisted Suicide) The punishment for a convicted murderer is decided upon by the next of kin of the deceased, within limitations. If next of Kin cannot be reached within a reasonable amount of time, the Captain of the vessel will determine the punishment
Article 105: Assault
Assault is defined as unwanted physical contact by one sentient being to another. Those convicted of Assault will have their punishment determined by the Captain of the vessel. The punishments for Assaulting a Non-Commissioned Officer is more severe than a normal Assault, with Assaulting a Commissioned Officer the next, and Assaulting a Head of State as the most Severe. Assault rarely leads to a Death Sentence.
Article 120: Suicide
Suicide of Military Personnel currently on deployment is prohibited and will result in the loss of all benefits for the next of kin. Prohibited Suicide victims are not eligible for a funeral with military honors.
Article 135: Desertion
Desertion is defined as leaving one's duty assignment without orders, with the intent of evading capture and not returning. Convicted Deserters are to be imprisoned with no privileges until the end of the assignment and stripped of all rank and honors. After completion of assignment, Deserter is handed over to proper civilian authorities of the deserter's homeworld. The Deserter, at that point, is at the mercy of his/her/its government and will not receive protection from the Alliance Military.
Sub-section A: POWs
Regardless of gender, race, age, national origin, religion, and hostile status, all POWs are to be treated with dignity, respect, and are to be protected against themselves, their comrades, their enemies, and their captors. They are to be provided food, water, shelter, medical treatment, religious items that do not pose a threat, and the ability to contact their governments (with supervision).
Sub-section B: Criminals
All individuals suspected of a crime are to be treated with dignity, respect, and are to be protected against themselves, their comrades, their enemies, and their captors, regardless of gender, race, age, national origin, and religion. Trials for suspected offenders are to be swift and thorough. Evidence must be perfect in capital crimes. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty. All trials will be conducted by the Captain of the vessel and all suspects are to be provided with legal council, even if they already have their own.
Article 82: Rape and Forced Sodomy
Rape and all forms of sexual assault are among the worst possible violations of personal liberty, dignity, and privacy. It has no place in the Alliance. There is never a justification, nor will mercy be shown to violators. The punishment for Rape is Death. All convicted violators are to be executed within 24 hours of conviction.
Article 83: Murder
Murder is defined as one sentient being taking the life on another sentient being, without legal assassin status or without permission of the deceased (Assisted Suicide) The punishment for a convicted murderer is decided upon by the next of kin of the deceased, within limitations. If next of Kin cannot be reached within a reasonable amount of time, the Captain of the vessel will determine the punishment
Article 105: Assault
Assault is defined as unwanted physical contact by one sentient being to another. Those convicted of Assault will have their punishment determined by the Captain of the vessel. The punishments for Assaulting a Non-Commissioned Officer is more severe than a normal Assault, with Assaulting a Commissioned Officer the next, and Assaulting a Head of State as the most Severe. Assault rarely leads to a Death Sentence.
Article 120: Suicide
Suicide of Military Personnel currently on deployment is prohibited and will result in the loss of all benefits for the next of kin. Prohibited Suicide victims are not eligible for a funeral with military honors.
Article 135: Desertion
Desertion is defined as leaving one's duty assignment without orders, with the intent of evading capture and not returning. Convicted Deserters are to be imprisoned with no privileges until the end of the assignment and stripped of all rank and honors. After completion of assignment, Deserter is handed over to proper civilian authorities of the deserter's homeworld. The Deserter, at that point, is at the mercy of his/her/its government and will not receive protection from the Alliance Military.
