Dýria

Dýria (Dýrian and Sjólandic: Dýria, Irsan: An Díria, Brittonic: Diria) officially Republic of Dýria (Dýrian: Lýðveldið Dýria, Irsan: Poblacht na nDíria, Sjólandic: Lýðveldi Dýria, Brittonic: Republik Diria) is a sovereign state in the north of Wulfor. It covers an area of 66,889 square kilometres and is inhabitated by approximately 980,278 inhabitants. Its capital and largest city is Dyflinnjaborg.

Politics
Dýria is a unitary parliamentary republic. The current President in office is Ingibjörg Egilsdóttir, elected in 2016, and is currently serving her 1st term as president. She will be eligible to run for a second term in 2021.

The current Taoiseach (Irsan for Prime Minister) in power is Sinéad Kýosdóttir, who is the leader of the Dýrian Democratic Party, which currently holds the most seats for one single party in the Alþingi. The president is able to appoint the Tánaiste (Irsan for Deputy Prime Minister) on the advice of the Taoiseach. The current Tánaiste is Caitríona Arnarsdóttir, the leader of the second most powerful party, An Comhaontas Glas, or the Greens in Everish. Both the Dýrian Democratic Party and An Comhaontas Glas are currently in a coalition government. The Dýrian legislature is the Alþingi, which has 106 seats available. The current leader of the opposition is Elín Gunnlaugursdóttir, the leader of Sjølandiskt Framtíð. Prior to 2022, the Alþingi had 88 seats, however this was increased following boundary changes and the creation of additional constituencies. These new constituencies will each allocate seats for the first time in the 2022 election.

In addition to elected TDs, one seat is reserved for the Ceann Comhairle or speaker of the Alþingi. The current Ceann Comhairle is Piarás Ó Murchú, who is a member of the Dýrian Democratic Party (DDP). As he will be automatically returned, his home constituency of North Dyflinnjaborg will only elect 5 TDs instead of 6.

Elections are typically held every 4 years, however in certain circumstances, snap elections may be held. Originally scheduled for 2023, the next election to be held will be on the 30th of July 2022, following the collapse of the ruling coalition and boundary changes in early July 2022.

Dýria is a member of the United Nations of Fantasia and the Northern Union.

General

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

Suffrage

 * The legal voting age is 16 as of September 11th 2020 after a successful referendum on August 20th 2020 to lower the voting age. The referendum result was officially recognized by President Egilsdóttir and was signed into law. The referendum was passed with 56.7% voting yes, and 43.3% voting no.
 * People of all Genders, Religions, Social Classes, and Education level have the right to vote.
 * Individuals are required to be citizens to vote.
 * Those with criminal records are permitted to vote.
 * One must be 25 years old to run for public office.
 * Technically, only Dýrian citizens are allowed to vote. However provisions are made for anyone who has been a permanent resident in the country for 5 years or more who has not obtained citizenship yet. These people can register with their local council to vote (provided they have the right documentation) and these are included in the electorate.
 * Also on September 11th 2020, the president approved the results of the successful referendum on allowing Dýrians abroad to vote in presidential elections on August 20th 2020. The referendum was won with 66.8% voting yes, and 33.2% voting no. Therefore, Dýrians abroad will be able to vote in the 2021 presidential election.

Gun laws

 * In Dýria, only members of the police force can obtain a weapons license and must be 18 years and older.

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 legal and restricted for those 18 years and older.
 * Cannabis is legal and restricted for those 18 years and older. The drug can still be used for medicinal use as well. On 11th September 2020, President Ingibjörg Egilsdóttir recognized the results of the 3 referendums held on 20th August 2020, one of which voters voted on making cannabis legal for recreational use. The referendum was passed with 61.5% voting yes, and 38.4% voting no. Despite being legal, it will be heavily regulated by the Alþingi.

Abortion laws

 * In Dýria, abortion is legal and there is no social stigma towards it except for in some rural communities.
 * Costs are covered by the state.
 * Abortion is legal up to 20 weeks from conception.
 * 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 Dýria, 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.
 * 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

 * There are no armed forces in Dýria.

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 almost completely free.
 * There is minimal censorship online by the government.