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The Independent Liberal Forum
OUR OBJECTIVES FOR GIBRALTAR |
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The Independent Liberal Forum
OUR OBJECTIVES FOR GIBRALTAR |
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SOCIAL
The eradication, as far as is possible, of all forms of racism, sexism and ageism in Gibraltar. Full rights and responsibilities for all citizens, irrespective of gender, sexual
orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion. Men and Women as fully equal citizens. Much more secure residence rights for long term non-EU residents in Gibraltar.
WORKERS
Greater participation for employees in workplace decisions. More encouragement for profit sharing schemes, employee-directors and workers' co-operatives.
SOCIAL CREDITS
A new unified system combining Tax, Insurance, Pensions and Welfare Benefits so that each citizen has just one
'financial account' with the State. Social credits for everyone, based on circumstances and responsibilities. Tax only payable if income exceeds credits.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Stronger environmental approaches to encourage conservation, recycling, ecological public transport and anti-pollution
measures. A serious consideration of the potential for wind, solar and tidal energy sources.
EDUCATION AND YOUTH
Co-education of both sexes in Comprehensive schools. A new degree-awarding institution for Gibraltar. Greater facilities for non-academic teenagers and young adults.
ELECTORAL REFORM
All elections to be conducted according to the principles of Proportional Representation. Voting age reduced to 16. The House of Assembly to be renamed the Gibraltar Parliament with an increased number of members.
DEVOLVED INTEGRATION
A new status for Gibraltar as a devolved autonomous territory integrated within a decentralised federal Britain. A local Parliament for Gibraltar plus an M.P. at Westminster and an M.E.P. in Europe. Local cooperation with the
Campo area under the provisions of our B.A.E.Z proposals (Text).
NUCLEAR
Opposition to all forms of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy.
The eventual establishment of a non-nuclear Gibraltar in a non-nuclear world.
EUROPE
The present over-centralised European Union to be restructured as a wider, looser 'Commonwealth of Europe' made up of co-operating but autonomous states and regions.