Shinkoyu

Shinkoyu (Pahsah Tàij: Shinkohyu) officially Republic of Shinkoyu (Ayuthayan: ปรัแทดหลีนแกะายู) is a sovereign state in the south of Serica. Its capital and largest city is Krungthep.

Politics
Shinkoyu is a federal constitutional monarchy. The current monarch is Queen Yangkwang. The current head of government is Ho Xindii. The Shinkuánese legislature is the Parliament.

General

 * You become a legal adult at age 16.
 * You can obtain a driver's license at age 18.
 * The age of consent is 18.
 * The legal age of marriage is 20.
 * Capital punishment is not used.
 * Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide are both illegal.
 * Pornography is illegal.
 * Gambling is illegal.

Suffrage

 * The legal voting age is 16.
 * People of all Genders, Religions, Social Classes, and Education level have the right to vote.
 * Individuals are not required to be citizens to vote.
 * Those with criminal records are permitted to vote.
 * One must be 18 years old to run for public office.

Gun laws

 * In Shinkoyu, weapons are illegal.

Drug laws

 * Alcohol (<15% by volume) is legal and restricted for those 18 years and older.
 * Alcohol (>15% by volume) is legal and restricted for those 18 years and older.
 * Nicotine and Tobacco products are illegal.
 * Cannabis is illegal.

Abortion laws

 * In Shinkoyu, abortion is legal depending on the circumstance and there is no social stigma towards it.
 * Costs are generally covered by the state.
 * Abortion is legal up to 12 weeks from conception. If a woman had not been raped, she is expected to pay for it from her own funds.
 * Abortion is legal in the case of fetal defects.
 * Abortion is legal in the case of rape and where the mother's life may be threatened.
 * Abortion is regulated by the state. Only public hospitals are allowed to perform it and are obliged by law to give extra counselling/therapy to women in order to deal with the abortion.

LGBT rights

 * Same sex activity is legal in Shinkoyu, and there is no social stigma towards the LGBT community.
 * The age of consent for same sex intercourse is the same as heterosexual intercourse.
 * The LGBT community has the freedom of expression.
 * LGBT people are permitted to serve in the armed forces.
 * The LGBT community is protected by law from discrimination.
 * The LGBT community has the right to marry and can adopt children with the same rights as heterosexual couples.
 * Changing one's gender is legal. Three genders are recognized by law.

Military

 * Approximately 0.1-0.9% of Shinkoyu's GDP is spent on the military annually.
 * Women are permitted to serve in the armed forces.
 * Conscription is not enforced.

Freedom of Speech

 * Freedom of speech is granted to all citizens constitutionally.
 * It is legal to criticize the government.
 * Online speech falls under Freedom of Speech.
 * Laws concerning hate speech do exist.
 * Laws concerning the incitement of violence do exist.
 * The press is considered as slightly controlled.
 * There is censorship online by the government.