Article C
Article C: Constitutional Compliance Framework
Section C1: Alignment with Constitutional Principles
This Act derives its authority from the following constitutional provisions:
Sovereignty & National Defense (Chapter 1, Articles 1--3)
Anti-Corruption & Government Integrity (Chapter 3, Article 12)
Military Neutrality & Subordination to Civil Authority (Chapter 7, Article 20)
Judicial Oversight & Due Process (Chapter 5, Articles 15--16)
No provision of this Act shall be interpreted or enforced in a manner that violates:
Fundamental Rights (Chapter 6, Article 17), including freedom of speech, assembly, or lawful dissent.
Press Freedom (Chapter 6, Article 18), except where reporting directly aids treasonous acts.
Section C2: Hierarchy of Legal Authority
In cases of conflict between this Act and the Constitution, the Constitutional Court shall resolve the dispute, per Chapter 5, Article 16.
The Court may strike down specific provisions of this Act while preserving the remainder (severability clause).
Section C3: Inter-Branch Cooperation
Executive Branch: The President and Anti-Corruption Bureau shall enforce this Act, subject to:
Legislative oversight (Chamber of Commons may audit enforcement via Chapter 4, Article 14).
Judicial review (Constitutional Court may halt abusive investigations).
Monarchy: The monarch's role in treason investigations (Article 6A) aligns with their constitutional duty as "symbol of unity" (Chapter 2, Article 4).
Section C4: Safeguards Against Abuse
Treason prosecutions require:
Approval from the Constitutional Court (per Chapter 5, Article 16).
Evidence reviewed by the National Security Committee (NSC) to prevent political targeting.
Whistleblower Protections:
Individuals reporting in good faith retain full rights under Title 26 (EACA), Article 2A.
Retaliation against whistleblowers is a criminal offense.
Section C5: Amendment & Sunset Clause
This Act may only be amended by a two-thirds majority in both parliamentary chambers (per Chapter 8, Article 21).
The NSC must review the Act every 5 years to ensure constitutional compliance.