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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

Claire Doherty Citizenship

Every Nowherian has the right to be heard.

394 Dislike 39

 

Mark Diacono Citizenship

We will eat together often.

305 Dislike 34

 

Nigel Spottiswode Citizenship

Government shall be for the benefit of the governed not the governors.

254 Dislike 11

 

michaela Citizenship

Children are not forced to compensate their weaknesses. Natural talents and strengths are fostered in joyful learning.

218 Dislike 22

 

Cameron Foye Citizenship

The right to freedom shall only be limited by the duty to respect the well being of others.

213 Dislike 11

 

Lawrence Walker Citizenship

Celebrate and protect diversity in all its forms - culture, ethnicity, nature, technology.

160 Dislike 10

 

Alessio Fratticcioli Citizenship

Education shall be free.

139 Dislike 15

 

Peter Ridsdale Citizenship

Nowherians should remember not to take themselves too seriously.

125 Dislike 12

 

Alessio Fratticcioli Citizenship

Death penalty violates the right to life and therefore is forbidden.

121 Dislike 22

 

Ford Citizenship

All citizens will be given a towel and should always know where their towel is.

92 Dislike 6

 

some guy Citizenship

Healthcare will be public and free.

91 Dislike 6

 

JUNY Citizenship

All shall live in PEACE.

81 Dislike 3

 

Greg Mallon Citizenship

Each citizen should read at least one book a year.

80 Dislike 5

 

Mark Citizenship

Free Healthcare for all.

77 Dislike 1

 

Steven Citizenship

Free education for all citizens.

74 Dislike 3

 

Grace Citizenship

There shall be a free library, which anyone can visit.

74 Dislike 0

 

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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.

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