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"All constitutions seek to articulate, with differing degrees of intensity and detail, the shared aspirations of a nation; the values which bind its people; and which discipline its government and its national institutions; the basic premises upon which judicial, legislative and executive power is to be wielded; the constitutional limits and the conditions upon which that power is to be exercised; and the moral and ethical direction which that nation has identified for its future." Kate O'Regan, Judge of the Constitutional Court, South Africa

This is a constitution for the digital age - a set of principles which defines this new nation, but not set in stone. 'Writing the constitution' involved ranking the propositions, as well as submitting them, by liking or disliking. You can browse the Nowheriesland constitution by date, popularity or category below. Ranking ceased at midnight on Sunday 9th September. 

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Buy the Nowhereisland Constitution poster - a selection of 150 propositions

Alessio Fratticioli Citizenship

Internet connection shall be Free.

18 Dislike 6

 

Nathan Citizenship

they should be freedom

8 Dislike 5

 

Dreat Citizenship

"Citizen" means person of any nationality that wants to contribute Nowhereisland.

18 Dislike 1

 

Pete Robinson Citizenship

'Dudism' (www.dudeism.com) shall be the formal religion of the island, although other faiths can, like, just abide, man.

6 Dislike 23

 

Bethany Citizenship

1)Everyone should be able to become a citizen on Nowhere Island. 2)There should be no judging people by their looks.

14 Dislike 2

 

Michael Citizenship

A 1% tax will be charged on goods and services sold or rendered on Nowhereisland to raise money for national objectives.

13 Dislike 12

 

Paco Mel Citizenship

A citizen who writes props that receive more than 200 total 'likes' shall be called 'Elder' and shall have their own page.

2 Dislike 6

 

Pete robinson Citizenship

A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization. ~ Samuel Johnson, Boswell: Life of Johnson

13 Dislike 1

 

Gemma Mills Citizenship

A fair justice system.

20 Dislike 0

 

David F Citizenship

A free rubber chicken for every citizen.

9 Dislike 12

 

R Citizenship

A person's private life is no-one else's business, nor the media, nor the press.

11 Dislike 16

 

Gordon Citizenship

A place where our true hero's can have paradise and tranquility without fear and loathing in their lives.

0 Dislike 4

 

Liz Ostrowski Citizenship

A pro-feminist approach should be considered with all policy-making, to avoid creating oppressive patriarchal traditions.

15 Dislike 34

 

Martin Smith Citizenship

Abolition of all rent (Service charge excepted!)

2 Dislike 3

 

Morna Citizenship

All animals shall be treated to lots of love and weekly massages.

20 Dislike 5

 

Jim Stamp Citizenship

All citizens are free to choose their own salary, but salaries are published as part of the public record.

10 Dislike 15

 

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Nowhereisland is a Situations project led by artist Alex Hartley, one of 12 Artist Taking the Lead projects for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad funded by Arts Council England. We also gratefully acknowledge the support of the University of the West of England, Bristol; Bloomberg; Nicky Wilson Jupiter Artland; the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the Royal Norwegian Embassy and Yellowbrick Tracking.

Identity designed by Fraser Muggeridge studio and Wolfram Wiedner, website by Wolfram Wiedner.