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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

Aisling Environment

All outdoor artificial lights turned off from dusk - dawn one night of the week to allow everyone to marvel at the stars.

125 Dislike 3

 

Paul Burke Environment

All streetlights will be scientifically designed to minimise light pollution to a minimum, that all may see the stars.

76 Dislike 2

 

Michael Environment

Any waste that is produced on Nowhereisland will be handled and disposed of in a way that is environmentally friendly.

73 Dislike 2

 

Paul Burke Environment

Drinking water will be free, and shall run from public fountains, as of old. None shall go thirsty on the Island.

73 Dislike 1

 

Uncle Bulgaria Environment

If you drop litter you have to wear it.

72 Dislike 0

 

Richard Matousek Environment

Large chains - especially Starbucks will be allowed nowhere near the island.

71 Dislike 10

 

ellie ha Environment

Nowhereisland will try its hardest to be carbon neutral.

67 Dislike 2

 

Kevin Environment

Every citizen will have a clear view of the sky.

62 Dislike 4

 

Gordon Environment

Life will be there to be enjoyed not endured.

57 Dislike 1

 

The Weatherman Environment

Nowhereisland shall be towed south between the months of June and August so the inhabitants can experience a real summer.

55 Dislike 2

 

brian woods Environment

No nuclear waste to dumped on island.

54 Dislike 2

 

Lucy Environment

Plastic shopping bags to be banned.

54 Dislike 3

 

Simon H Environment

Drinking water will be free for every individual but not for companies who seek to profit from it.

53 Dislike 5

 

Umair Shuaib Environment

Every citizen shall plant and maintain at least one new tree on Earth (or more) as a thanks to host planet of our island.

52 Dislike 3

 

lotjot Environment

No McDonald's, KFC, Burger King etc on the island.

52 Dislike 11

 

Richard Turner Environment

Cleaning products that kill 99% of germs and their paranoid adverts are banned so that children build immune systems.

51 Dislike 4

 

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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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