The Innocence Proclamation is a call to institutionalize mercy by recognizing and affirming the inherent dignity of all humanity. It declares that all people are created equal by divine truth, and that the innocence present at birth is undeniable and remarkable evidence of this unwavering truth. 

 

Section 1. 

All human beings shall be recognized as possessing inherent dignity and innocence by virtue of their birth, regardless of social, legal, or economic status. 

 

Section 2. 

Institutions, including but not limited to the courts, correctional systems, educational bodies, and public services, shall adopt policies and practices that reflect this recognition through compassionate, humane, and restorative approaches to justice and care. 

 

Section 3. 

Mercy-understood as institutionalized compassion and restorative fairness-shall be upheld as a core operating principle within all public systems alongside accountability.

 

Section 4.

 No individual shall be subjected to inhumane treatment or excessive punishment by any public or private institution operating under the jurisdiction of this law or bound by its ethical standard.

 

Section 5.

The appropriate legislative and regulatory bodies shall have the power to enforce and expand this Proclamation through law, policy, education, and reform.