26 December 2022

Declaration of war on the state of Svarna Surya

We, the Order of the Braetha, recognising the hostile and aggressive nature of the state of Svarna Surya, and highlighting the need for humanitarian relief, join the Kingdom of Reitzmag in a declaration of war against the state of Svarna Surya.

This document, here signed by all present company of the Order, evidences the provisions of the war in which our good country engages. Here are those provisions.

The Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern, in this time of war:

• will NOT engage in any direct wartime hostilities, alongside our allies, against the state of Svarna Surya

• will NOT impose any mandatory military service of the residents of any domestic premises

• will NOT manufacture or deliver weaponry to our allies for the purpose of wartime conflict

• enacts the Wartime Refugee Scheme, and allows exceptions to any sanctions upon Svarna Surya for this reason

• mobilises the Sertian Civilian Maritime Force and the Caribbean Maritime Authority for the purpose of humanitarian aid, and the rescue of civilians displaced by the war.

All EU nations are humbly requested to accept civilians who possess both a Sertian passport and a Humanitarian Licence, issued after 25 December, to their shores for a time no greater than 45 days for the purpose of wartime humanitarian relief.

BY THE ORDER OF THE BRAETHA

ERE BACH'AIR DUN

18 December 2022

Government votes to sanction Svarna Surya

The Braetha finds the recent actions of the government of the People's Democratic Republic of Svarna Surya to warrant an unacceptable violation of human rights.

This conclusion has been reached by applying the following standards:

a. Determining which actions by foreign states are condonable under international laws of human rights, and

b. Determining whether the actions of a foreign state would warrant significant criminal or Layeonic action in the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern.

It is on these premises that the government has voted to apply sanctions to the state of Svarna Surya.

The government has found that the actions of Svarna Surya have met the requirements of "harmful and unstable" as established by Article I(2) in Rolling Sanctions Act 2021.

On these grounds, the government is authorised to apply the appropriate provisions of relevant domestic law. Pursuant to Rolling Sanctions Act 2021, the government has found that the economic sanctions 1(a,b,c), diplomatic sanctions 2(a,b,c,d,e), and individual sanctions 3(a,b,c,d) can reasonably be applied to the People's Democratic Republic of Svarna Surya.

This mandate is to be applicable with immediate effect.

BY ORDER OF THE BRAETHA

ERE BACH'AIR DUN

14 December 2022

Statement on the banishment of Guthrun Wond from the Eremundarias Triumvirate of Holy Cities: Hemberdale, Osperfey, and Plariaras

The Braetha has unanimously voted to send Mr. Guthrun Wond into an indefinite period of exile from the city of Hemberdale, the city of Osperfey, and the city of Plariaras. The dates of his exile begin with immediate effect.

Punishment for violating the terms of banishment may result in exile from the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern, or imprisonment upon entry into any of the aforementioned territories.

The Braetha recognises the severity of Mr. Wond's malpractice of government service, and hopes that this punishments serves to warn other leaders to protect the will of the people and strive to prevent chaos wherever it is sufficient and necessary to do so.

Held:

Mr. Guthrun Wond,
By the laws of humanity ensconced within the Sertian Domex 1224 and the unchanged rules of political administration, the Braetha hereby sentences you to indefinite political exile from the sacred cities of Hemberdale, Osperfey, and Plariaras.

BY ORDER OF THE BRAETHA

ERE BACH'AIR DUN

Statement by new head of Braetha Fornithias Cranst

Dear Sertia,

It is such a pleasure to be standing here in front of you, not just as the leader of the Braetha, but as a citizen of this growing nation. I am thankful to all of those who saw that Sertia is on this trajectory, and by electing me I can assure you all that you have supported that trajectory.

It has been a difficult year for Gadalland and Aspern. We've had the kidnapping of our long-time leader, and wonderful friend of mine, Mr. Henry Spiggen. We've had tumult and chaos with incompetent leadership. Now, I will do my very best to support the people of Gadalland and Aspern.

Today, the Braetha has just put forth a scheme to expand high-speed public transport across Gadalland and Aspern, replacing the inefficient and unsafe systems in place now.

And in just a few hours, we are scheduled to officially scrap any laws on the capacity of protests.

It has been an honour serving you, and I hope to be worthy to continue to serve this great nation in any way I can.

New powers to deal with unacceptable and violent speech

25 November 2022

The Independent Leadership Authority (ILA) has granted permission for the government to enforce stricter consequences for instances of unacceptable speech and expression.

Please see Braetha 274 below:

(a) Unacceptable speech is here defined as any such self-expression which poses an evident threat to the right of citizens to engage in ordinary peace.

(b) It is therefore a criminal offence to disrupt any right to ordinary peace by use of speech which harasses, threatens, or violates, from the extent of the incitement or implication of violence, an ordinary citizen's right to ordinary peace.

(c) Any destruction of government property, as a consequence of the violation of ordinary peace by unacceptable speech, is a Significant Criminal Offence.

Any charge of (a) combined with (b) and/or (c) carries the following penalties:

• No minimum prison sentence, and a maximum prison sentence of 15 years

• A minimum fine of £350 and a maximum fine of £1000

Any rulings on the convictions under Braetha 274 will be mediated by the Judicial Union.

ERE BACH'AIR DUN

30 September 2022

EVACUATION MANDATE

FROM THE OFFICE OF METEOROLOGY:

The Braetha has approved a proposal to instate an evacuation mandate in anticipation of Hurricane Ferra's landfall.

Hurricane Ferra is currently a low-pressure system to the southwest of the Sertian islands. We anticipate that Ferra will be a Category 4 Hurricane when Ferra makes landfall.

Category 4 Hurricanes pose substantial risk to human life and existing structures, even those considered 'Hurricane-proofed', with winds up to 150 km/hour. Rain, lightning and wind can threaten the security of your home and your utilities.

Beginning at 19:00 on 30 September, all persons living in the affected area(s) will be strongly advised to evacuate inland. Compensation will be provided for transport and accommodation will be provided through the Quartering Act 1980.

Please carry your national identity card with you during the evacuation as you will need it to prove you are entitled to accommodation.

ERE BACH'AIR DUN

20 September 2022

CLC 274

All citizen workers in Gadalland and Aspern making under 3 Euro per hour are entitled to receive Financial Supplements.

Fawys yn Braetha, yranav rais Daqer Guthrun, poia donas arafwys ynn frawealam Serdris. Golamas yn:

• Apalaswyth Serdris nayafrau pwillath yn lavau Commonwealth Wealam.

Anasyn Verenaya 1224, ulamas thrwyamal yn nolpyanarias wealas avatain ynn.

Ufuyalad Braetha yn pesolaias hil

The present Braetha, with proclaimed permission from Daqer Mr. Guthrun Wond, has voted to schedule a people's referendum for all of Gadalland and Aspern.

The contents of this referendum concern the following:

• Whether the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern is to join the Commonwealth of Nations.

Under the Sertian Domex 1224, it is the sworn duty of the Braetha to inform the nation of this vote.

Under assent for this order, the Braetha has set the date at which all voices are counted for 10 October, 2022.

ERE BACH'AIR DUN

07 September 2022

CLC 273

For any unofficial employment or voluntary work in the absence of a contract, the same rules apply as in CLC 272.

07 September 2022

CLC 272

No business in Gadalland and Aspern may charge any fee pursuant to the acquisition of work designated by a contract, therein providing compensation or therein uncompensated.

Effective Immediately and Presently by order of the Customary Logistics Council

15 August 2022

LABOUR WELFARE CERTIFICATION SCHEME

As of 1 October:

• The Customary Logistics Council has this week established the National Minimum Living Wage, which is preliminarily set at 20.3 Caribbean Dollars (appr. 10 Euros) per hour of work.

• To be considered a worker for tax and benefits purposes, you must make at or above the National Minimum Living Wage.

• All workers employed in a company based in Gadalland and Aspern, or formed in a foreign country on behalf of Gadalland and Aspern, must be paid at least the National Minimum Living Wage unless the work is voluntary.

• All self-employed individuals must themselves earn at least the National Living Minimum Wage to be considered employed.

• All businesses wishing to establish themselves in Gadalland and Aspern must continue to register with the Sertian Registry Office (SRO).

• In addition to registering with the Sertian Registry Office, all firms must disclose their average median-level working wage (MLW) to the Labour Council each fiscal year.

• Any firm, domestic or international, wishing to hire non-Caribbean workers MUST certify to the Council for Labour that the worker(s) in question are receiving AT LEAST the MLW for that specified occupation.

• No company may, at any point, hire foreign workers to work for a Sertian company and pay below either the National Minimum Living Wage or the Median Level Wage, whichever is higher.

The thread for diplomatic relations has now closed for applications. Please now use the new channels in the Sertian Registry Office to apply for outposts within Gadalland and Aspern.

LOCAL COUNCIL

Office for Public Education
Department for Administration

PUBLIC SCHOOL CALENDAR 2022-23

The Public School Calendar is for all Sertian public schools and universities who receive funding from the Local Council.

18 October
First Day of School

2 November - 9 November
Term Holiday

10 December - 10 January
Bothorist Holidays

3 February - 10 February
Term Holiday

7 March - 17 March
Verna II Holiday

6 June
School Ends

Foundation of the Sertian National Fund

25 May 2022

It is the utmost pleasure of the Customary Logistics Council to announce the creation of the Sertian National Fund. This nationally-owned foundation is the cornerstone of Sertia's newly-designed welfare system.

We as Sertians value the strength and vitality of our local communities. It is the government's wish to support our strong interpersonal connections which contribute to Gadalland and Aspern's rich culture, allowing solidarity and independent thought but maintaining a healthy level of co-dependence and unity.

The Sertian National Fund (SNF) is where taxpayer money goes, and government support comes from. Through the SNF, the government will provide financial support for the needs of our citizens.

The following benefits will become available with the creation of the SNF:

• Low Income Supplementation
• Financial support during periods of unemployment
• Student Financial Support
• Promoting equal access to our developing public transport system
• Guaranteed assistance for voluntary donors

The SNF will also oversee and strengthen existing benefits, such as the Elder Care Fund and the Sertian Health Service, as well as create increased social safety for our citizens.

The government has allocated 40% of its spending to the SNF alone for the first two years, and the rest to general infrastructure.

More information regarding eligibility requirements will be soon to follow.

28 April, 2022

On the Government Renaming Project

The Customary Logistics has overwhelmingly voted to re-organise the Sertian government, to allow for more straightforward, efficient operations as Gadalland and Aspern begins to get more involved in EU affairs.

This restructuring will involve keeping many existing powers of the government, but adding, renaming, or taking away certain departments that do not benefit government efficiency. It will also reflect Gadalland and Aspern's new status as a Caribbean state.

This new structure will also allow for departments to be added and removed more easily, as needed in the future.

This resctructure DOES NOT constitute a shift in any government operations, nor will it, in any way, compromise the stability of this government.

The government also hopes to introduce the Individual Department Scheme, a developing project aimed at fair lobbying.

Government Departments
Please note: this list will not be updated. As new areas are added, please check the post on the Factbook page.
The new nominal anatomy of the Sertian government will be as
follows:

Council
Office(s)/Academ(ies)
Department(s)

Of the CLC:
The eight Customary Logistics Councils will be:

• Council for the Arts
  Common name: Arts Council Gadalland/Aspern

• Council for Labour

• Council for War
  Common name: War Council Sertia

• Local Council

• Foreign Council

• Welfare Council

• Economic Council
  Common name: Money Council

• Caribbean Council
  Led by a chosen representative from the Republic of Nofoaga

Community permission refers to the right to free movement between CCCC nations.
Citizens of Gadalland and Aspern and the Republic of Nofoaga automatically have community permission.

The rules have changed regarding visa routes in which community permission is automatically granted with approval of your visa or travel permit.

Under the new update, you will no longer need to apply for community permission separately from your visa or travel permit, provided your visa or permit is approved.

When you arrive in the Caribbean on your visa or travel permit, you may arrive in any CCCC nation.

BY ORDER OF THE CUSTOMARY LOGISTICS COUNCIL
ERE BACHÁIR DUN

Information About Procedures for Extradition of Foreign National s

Please find a sample Arrest Information Document, which explains the procedure of arrest should a foreign national be arrested in Gadalland and Aspern.

You will also find information about the Expedited Removal Scheme.

Below is a sample document given to all foreigners arrested in Gadalland and Aspern informing them of rules regarding legal rights and rules.

09 January 2022

From the Interim Leadership Authority:

The Interim Leadership Authority has concluded the conduction of an investigation involving alleged unlawful activities perpetrated by Mr. Guthrun Wond.

These findings are based on the following findings from our investigation:

• The Head Councillor has appointed members of the Customary Logistics Council, pursuant to Absent Voter Act 1978, under Article 8(1)(b) unlawfully, and without meeting the requirements of 8(1)(b).

• The Head Councillor has unlawfully appointed a new European Councillor, without calling an election.

After private investigation and assessment of the actions of Head Councillor, the ILA has decided to recommend a Vote of Expulsion for Head Councillor Guthrun Wond.

ERE BACH'AIR DUN

07 January 2022

Following the 4C agreement with the Republic of Nofoaga last year, the government has decided to move all embassy services to the Embassy of the Caribbean Community in order to centralise movement.

The new Embassy of the Caribbean Common Community Commission will operate out of the Embassy of The Republic of Nofoaga in Spain.

The Consulate of the Caribbean Community will operate all embassy services on a diminished scale, or as an overflow relief facility. All consulate services will operate out of the old Gadalland and Aspern Embassy address.

This change is to provide streamlined assistance to Sertians and Nofoaganese, as well as visa services for non-citizens.

The government has also mandated that all existing Embassies, Consulate Majors and Consulate Minors of Gadalland and Aspern are to begin offering Caribbean Community services, with immediate effect.

27 December, 2021

People of Sertia,

I sincerely want to thank each and every one of you for electing me as your Head Councillor. This is truly a revolution.

Ever since I got out of jail, I have thought every day that my election to this position would be the happiest day of my life. And it has very much been so.

With many thanks to Ms. Édutitalle Dína, I am here to tell you that we are now going to be the Gadalland and Aspern the world wants us to be.

For many years, I have watched this country deteriorate under the unfair rule of radical socialist leaders, such as Ms. Dína and Mr. Spiggen. We have seen how they mishandled the terror attack in November by locking us in our houses.

And last Summer, when Mr. Spiggen dangerously told the Nofoagans that they were welcome here, defying the orders of Spain.

And our failing health system which, contrary to public belief, is terribly ill-prepared for a public health crisis.

And you, the people. You have cried out for help for years, to closed ears. But now, I am here to help you. We will make Gadalland and Aspern a great place for everyone.
As Head Councillor, my first order of business will be to stop the terrible infiltration of railways through our quiet neighbourhoods. We will stop this uncontrolled influx of refugees taking precious jobs from precious citizens, and there will be no more unfair government. That is my promise to you.

I'll see you soon, Sertia.
Thank you.

03 December, 2021

HOW TO RECEIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT IN GADALLAND AND ASPERN

The government wishes to make available the proper utilisation of the many health services available to those in Gadalland and Aspern. Here you will find the resources which are available to you should you require any medical assistance.

Sertian healthcare is divided into Emergency and Non-Emergency Services. Law requires all areas of Sertia have at least two Emergency and Non-Emergency facilities, whilst cities are required to have at least four.

Emergency services include police, ambulance services and the Caribbean Maritime services. These are used for life-threatening emergencies. To access this, you may call 777. You may be asked for your address and other personal information, but never for your National Tax Number, immigration status or payment card information.

Non-Emergency services are accessed using L-00-P, and are only accessible within the Sertian Union, and not within Caribbean or international waters or territories. You will be connected with your local hospital or surgery to receive basic medical advice, including whether your condition requires more urgent medical treatment. Where relevant, you may be asked to enter another extension line to receive more specific medical advice. L-00-P is free to use, and is available 24/365.

Who Has Access

Healthcare is available to those who are legally present within Gadalland and Aspern. In other words, you must be a Sertian or Nofoagan citizen or legal resident to access Sertian Healthcare.

Resources for those with Illegitimate Status

Illegitimate Status refers to those who are not technically legally present within Gadalland and Aspern. This can happen in many situations, including but not limited to:

• Sertian or Nofoagan citizens who were born abroad and never registered domestic residence
• Non-citizens who are living in Gadalland and Aspern without permission, or expired permission
• Stateless persons, born within or without Gadalland and Aspern

By Sertian law, if you have Illegitimate Status you are still entitled to medical care, but your options may be more limited. For example, you may not be able to register with a medical practise if you are not legally recognised or you may need to pay for medical care after you receive it.

Because of this, you are encouraged to legitimise your status within Gadalland and Aspern as soon as possible. Regardless of your nationality, you may apply for temporary access to the central medical services by paying a fee and entering your personal information. This access will last for six months and allows you to work on making legitimate your status whilst still being able to access medical treatment.

Please be advised that while your status will not be disclosed to any other legal authority by Sertian Health Services, we cannot guarantee your stay in Gadalland and Aspern will not be interrupted if it is not legally permitted.