World Commonwealth Charter

(English version) Chapter 24: Independent Religious Autonomous Regions Article 146 1. The World Commonwealth may recognize, by accord, regions in which a particular religious organization or religious authority exercises independent self-governance. 2. The recognition in the preceding paragraph shall be conditional on each region respecting this Charter, provided that this does not conflict with its religious tenets. 3. The accord in paragraph 1 shall come into force after being approved by the General Assembly of the World Commonwealth. Article 147 After the accord in the preceding article comes into force, the World Commonwealth shall appoint a special resident representative in each Independent Religious Autonomous Regions. Article 148 1. An Independent Religious Autonomous Regions may send one observer to the General Assembly. 2. The observer in the preceding paragraph may participate in the deliberations of the General Assembly and express his/her opinion. Article 149 Independent ...

(English version) Chapter 23: Trust Proxy Governance REQUIREMENTS AND DURATION OF TRUST PROXY GOVERNANCE Article 142 1. The World Commonwealth may directly govern a constituent subject of the World Commonwealth for a period not exceeding five years, based on a trust of the constituent subject whose self-governance has become impossible due to war, disaster or other major events. 2. The trust proxy governance referred to in the previous article shall be decided by a resolution of the Commons' Convention of the constituent subject. 3. The term of trust proxy governance may be extended for a period of two years only, at the request of the local representative body of the Zone of Trust Proxy Governance and at the resolution of the General Assembly of the World Commonwealth. THE TRUST PROXY GOVERNANCE MECHANISM Article 143 1. Trust proxy governance shall be exercised through the Trust Proxy Governance Mechanism established by the General Assembly. 2. The Mechanism referred to in the pre...

(English version) Chapter 22: Space Exploration BASIC PRINCIPLES Article 139 1. The exploration and use of outer space, including celestial bodies, is a universal activity carried out through the World Commonwealth for the benefit of all mankind. 2. The provisions of the preceding paragraph shall not impair the right of any member of the World Commonwealth or private exploration organization to freely explore outer space, including celestial bodies, without discrimination of any kind, on a basis of equality and in accordance with this Charter and other relevant treaties. 3. Outer space, including celestial bodies, does not belong to anyone. It is therefore not subject to the exclusive appropriation of any person by claims of sovereignty or ownership, by use or occupation or by any other means. 4. Outer space, including celestial bodies, shall be used exclusively for peaceful purposes by all members of the World Commonwealth. The establishment of military bases, military installations a...