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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

James Thomas Nationhood

We will strive for peace. If war should arise, only those who vote for it will fight - including politicians.

274 Dislike 2

 

Tamsin Omond Nationhood

Every Nowherian has a right to clean air and water.

197 Dislike 6

 

HD Nationhood

The right to abortion.

115 Dislike 40

 

Amelia Nationhood

No discrimination of any form shall take place.

113 Dislike 19

 

CT Nationhood

All acts of governance shall be facilitated by women and men equally.

103 Dislike 18

 

Tricia Byrne Nationhood

"Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin will be the National Anthem.

95 Dislike 13

 

Karin Frank Nationhood

Violence, in all forms and by any entities, is neither an effective nor a morally acceptable means for achieving change.

90 Dislike 12

 

Jay George Clement Nationhood

War is not an option.

87 Dislike 34

 

Terry Hughes Nationhood

When there are elections on the island there should be a box on the voting form "none of the above".

74 Dislike 1

 

Richard Turner Nationhood

Non-contributors such as Professional Footballers cannot earn more than real workers, such as Nurses or Teachers.

65 Dislike 3

 

celia r Nationhood

Racism and discrimination will not exist.

63 Dislike 2

 

M Hozzle Nationhood

Any politician who urges war must be prepared to fight on the frontline in said war.

61 Dislike 2

 

CT Nationhood

All decisions of governance will be made collectively

60 Dislike 4

 

AB Nationhood

Healthcare will be provided free and equally to all, with no bias to where you live on Nowhereisland.

58 Dislike 1

 

Wynn Nationhood

Nowherians will celebrate their individual uniqueness, while recognising that each adds to the whole.

56 Dislike 0

 

Amanda Roberts Nationhood

The nation's leaders will carry out an annual three week period of community service (such as litter picking).

55 Dislike 1

 

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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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