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"en.20090219.35.4-999"2
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"I voted in favour because I support the revision of the Rules of Procedure with regard to the petitions process as I feel that this will make improvements to the procedure in terms of evaluating and classifying petitions. The new rules will facilitate the processing of petitions, thereby supporting citizens’ interests.
One of the important changes made to the petitioning process is the emphasis on the petition’s privacy or confidentiality. Privacy relates to the petitioner’s name and personal details, while confidentiality relates to the subject of the petition. The new rules leave the decision whether to waive privacy or confidentiality, or both, up to the petitioner.
Furthermore, I feel that the declaration of petitions’ admissibility by qualified majority is extremely important as the right to petition is a vital citizens’ right based on primary legislation, and this right must not be restricted by a politically motivated decision. According to the revised rules, if the committee responsible fails to reach a consensus on the admissibility of the petition, it is declared admissible at the request of at least one quarter of the members of the committee."@en1
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