Issued by the Ministry of Justice and Civil Harmony

Prefatory Statement

In order to maintain stability, deter misconduct, and increase the efficiency of judicial operations, the Ministry proposes the codification of a new standard: all accused citizens shall immediately commence their assigned punishment at the moment of charge. The traditional presumption of innocence is preserved in principle through a robust system of compensation should acquittal follow.

Legal Rationale

1. Presumption of Correctness
   • Law enforcement and investigatory bodies are statistically accurate in their determinations.
   • The very act of accusation demonstrates sufficient probability of guilt to warrant interim punishment.
2. Presumption of Innocence
   • In accordance with longstanding legal doctrine, every citizen is still considered innocent until proven guilty.
   • Compensation for those acquitted represents the State’s acknowledgement of this principle.
   • Thus, while punishment begins immediately, innocence is never disregarded—merely delayed in its recognition.
3. Public Order Imperative
   • Justice delayed is justice denied.
   • By commencing punishment immediately, the State demonstrates its commitment to swift accountability, minimizing disruption and reinforcing public trust in enforcement institutions.

Scope of Application

The directive applies universally, including but not limited to:

• Administrative and Civil Infractions: speeding, public disorder, regulatory breaches.
• Economic Violations: tax fraud, unlawful trading, financial misreporting.
• Criminal Acts: assault, theft, corruption, immigration irregularities.

Compensation Protocols

Should judicial proceedings conclude in acquittal, the following reparations are to be issued:

• Monetary Compensation: Payment equivalent to the median national wage per day of punishment served.
• Status Correction: Official State certification of innocence, retroactively applied to all records.
• Optional Adjustment: Supplemental moral damages at the discretion of the Compensation Bureau, budget permitting.

This ensures that no injustice persists beyond the duration of proceedings. The punishment is real, but so is the redress.

Implementation Sequence

1. Immediate Custody: Upon formal accusation, the accused is transferred directly to assigned punishment (detention, fine, labor).
2. Concurrent Adjudication: The trial is conducted while the accused is serving punishment.
3. Final Determination:
   • Guilty → punishment continues seamlessly.
   • Not Guilty → immediate release and initiation of compensation protocols.

Closing Statement

The Ministry affirms: all citizens are innocent until proven guilty.
Therefore, those who endure punishment unjustly shall be compensated for their innocence. This balance ensures both the efficiency of the State and the preservation of legal tradition.

By Order of the Ministry of Justice and Civil Harmony
Dated this day for the preservation of order and the reassurance of the people.