The Nilfeheim exception

The Nilfeheim Exception

the first Nilfeheim representative Holger Ragnarsson is sent to the Assembly as the first Representative in 2399.

Holger successfully implements the Nilfeheim Exceptions.

A set of local ordinances that are based on the Cultural Expression Doctrine (Union Assembly Resolution 2229 - Cultural Expression Act)

It allows Nilfeheim to be free of Union and Federal Interference. It recognizes the Circle of Elders as the only law and governing body of Nilfeheim.

Union Law only applies on Union Ground : Space Port, Clinic, School, Post Office, XChange

Some of the local Ordinances are against the Basic Union laws such as the treatment of Low Men and women, but as long as the Body of Elders is accepted as Law giving entity it is Local Cultural expression. The Exception is no longer valid for any Nilfeheim Citizen caught on Union ground.

Also the Exception can be challenged by a Union Citizen in Court or before the Assembly.

The exception allowed Nilfeheim Neo Vikings to become Union Citizen without serving the 22  month of basic Federal service required. But they have to be made up as soon as the Nilfeheim Citizen leaves the planet for whatever reason (or he/she looses citizenship)

The Representatives of Nilfeheim have ever since worked to maintain the Nilfeheim Exception. Since Nilfeheim is a very small community and no one complains the Nilfeheim exception is not discussed at the Assembly)