Article 1
Definitions
Preamble:
To establish a comprehensive framework for national mourning that honors lives lost, preserves national dignity, and provides clear guidance during times of tragedy, in accordance with Chapter 1 (National Unity) and Chapter 6 (Rights to Collective Grief) of the Constitution of Links Land.
Section 1A -- National Mourning
A period of collective grief declared by the Monarch or Parliament to commemorate events of profound national significance.
Section 1B -- Mourning Levels
Level 0 (Royal Precautionary Mourning): Preemptive mourning declared by the living Monarch for impending national tragedy or personal/family health crises.
Level 1 (Supreme Mourning): Death of the Monarch, immediate royal family, or catastrophic national tragedy (e.g., mass casualty terrorist attack).
Level 2 (High Mourning): Death of senior government officials, royal extended family, or major disasters.
Level 3 (General Mourning): Commemorative events for historical tragedies, anniversaries of national loss.
Level 4 (Regional Mourning): Localized tragedies requiring national acknowledgment (e.g., industrial accident with multiple fatalities).
Level 5 (Honorary Mourning): Death of foreign heads of state or global figures with ties to Links Land.
Article 2
Protocols by Mourning Level
Section 2A -- Level 0 (Royal Precautionary Mourning)
Declaration: Activated only by the living Monarch for:
Impending national crisis (verified threat of war, pandemic, etc.)
Grave personal/family health emergencies
Duration: 3--14 days (determined by HM)
Protocols:
Flags at half-mast
National broadcast by HM explaining the precaution
Government prepares emergency response plans
Section 2B -- Level 1 (Supreme Mourning)
(As previously defined, with additions)
4. Royal Family Directive:
Succession plans immediately activated
Privy Council convenes within 1 hour of announcement
Section 2C -- Level 4 (Regional Mourning)
Duration: 3--7 days
Protocols:
Flags at half-mast in affected region only
National moment of silence
President and Elected President visits disaster site within 24 hours
Section 2D -- Level 5 (Honorary Mourning)
Duration: 1--3 days
Protocols:
Flags at half-mast at embassies only
Monarch sends formal condolence letter
Article 3
Declaration Authority
title: Article 3
Section 3A -- Monarch's Prerogative
The reigning Monarch may declare any level of mourning (0--5) at their discretion.
Parliament may override only Levels 0, 4, or 5 with 3/4 majority vote.
Section 3B -- Parliamentary Authority
Levels 1--3 require joint declaration by:
Elected President
Speaker of the Democracy
Chief Justice
Article 4
Modern Mourning Practices
Section 4A -- Digital Mourning
All government websites to display mourning banner
Social media blackout periods (optional for citizens)
Section 4B -- Corporate Participation
Mandatory:
Suspension of advertising during Level 0--2
Paid leave for funeral attendance
Article C
Constitutional Compliance
Section C1 -- Balance of Powers
HM's unilateral authority derives from Chapter 2, Article 6
Parliamentary checks align with Chapter 4, Article 12
Section C2 -- Unity Provisions
All protocols serve Chapter 1, Article 1 (national unity)