Lawsuit: Pending Dartanboy v. Crown, Case XX (Ch. 2025)

[Dartanboy]

IN THE HONOURABLE CHANCERY OF THE KINGDOM OF ALEXANDRIA
CIVIL ACTION

Case No. 16

Dartanboy
Claimant

v.

The Crown
Defendant

CASE FILING
1. JURISDICTIONAL STATEMENT
Constitution, Part III, Section 15 states that the Chancery has "exclusive jurisdiction over constitutional questions, including the interpretation and application of the Constitution". This case is about the application of Constitutional Law and how it relates to the actions of the Speaker of Parliament.

2. PARTIES
1. Dartanboy (The Claimant)
2. The Crown of the Kingdom of Alexandria (The Crown; The Defendant).

3. FACTS​

(all times are in Central Time as that is my time zone)
1. The Constitution of Alexandria (the "Constitution") is the supreme law of the land.
2. Constitution, Part V, Section 22 states "Every player has freedom of political communication, press, and media".
3. Constitution, Part I, Section 4 states "The Speaker protects the rights of Members of Parliament to speak freely within the Parliament."
4. The Claimant was elected to the Parliament by the people of Alexandria on October 21, 2025 in the October 2025 Election.
5. On October 26, 2025, at 11:51 AM the Claimant responded to a message sent by Prime Minister Capt11543, where the Claimant claimed "The Prime Minister is lying" and asked a rhetorical question to get the point across (see Open List Act Debate screenshots below).
6. After just 23 minutes, the Speaker of Parliament stated "Accusing someone of intentionally lying in such a disrespectful and unprofessional manner will not be tolerated in this chamber. Member of Parliament Dartanboy is ordered to strike his message and refrain from such conduct in the future" (see Open List Act Debate screenshots below).
7. Immediately thereafter, the Claimant stated "Political communication is a Constitutional Right, and the purpose of this right is precisely to prevent the Parliament from abusing its power to silence those who criticize it. I will not strike my statement and I will not be silent when I see injustice" (see Open List Act Debate screenshots below).
8. Shortly thereafter, the Speaker of Parliament stated "The Constitutional Right of Political Communication can still be exercised while communicating in a respectful and professional manner. Member of Parliament Dartanboy is hereby being formally warned and is still ordered to strike his statement" (see Open List Act Debate screenshots below).
9. The Claimant, wishing to exercise his right to political communication and to speak freely in the Parliament, responded with a single word: "No" (see Open List Act Debate screenshots below).
10. The Speaker suspended the Claimant for twenty-four hours (nearly 21 hours remaining at the time of filing this suit), although claimed to do so for eight hours (see Open List Act Debate screenshots below).

4. EVIDENCE​

Spoiler: Open List Act Debate - Partial

5. CLAIMS FOR RELIEF
1. Text in Part V, Section 22 of the Constitution guarantees the Freedom of Political Communication, yet the Speaker of Parliament denied the Claimant this freedom.
2. Text in Part I, Section 4 of the Constitution guarantees the Speaker "protects the rights of Members of Parliament to speak freely within the Parliament" yet the Speaker of Parliament denied the Claimant the opportunity to speak freely.

6. PRAYER FOR RELIEF​

1. The Speaker of Parliament publicly apologize in #government-announcements for their overreach of power, failure to uphold Constitutional rights, and failure to do their duty as prescribed by the Constitution.
2. 100 pounds in Legal Fees for the time and effort the Claimant is putting into this case.

7. STATEMENT OF TRUTH​

I believe that the facts stated in this Claim are true. I swear that any and all statements to the court are the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. I understand the ramifications of violation of such oath.
SIGNED. Dartanboy. Self-Representing.
This 26th day of October, 2025.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED TO THE CHANCELLERY FOR REVIEW.

 

[Dartanboy]

IN THE HONOURABLE CHANCERY OF THE KINGDOM OF ALEXANDRIA
ENTREATY FOR AN EMERGENCY INJUNCTION

As an elected representative of the people in the Parliament, it is vital that I be permitted to speak in its chambers. Not being able to do so prevents me from voting on resolutions, motions, and bills. It prevents the people who voted for me and the Independent Bloc from having their voice heard in Parliament. It prevents me, as a member of the opposition, from addressing the Majority with due vigor.

As Parliament will continue to take actions and do votes while I am suspended, this can cause immense and irreversible harm not only to me, but to the entire Kingdom, by silencing their voices and part of the Government's built-in accountability.

As such, I request that my permissions to speak freely in the Parliament be restored for the duration of this lawsuit.

 

[CoolCat]

Your honours,
I, as the Speaker of the Parliament and a Journalist, would like to ask for permission to file an amicus curae brief about "the boundaries of Freedom of Speech and Political Communication".