What penalties are envisioned for offences related to threat driven voter coercion?
Greece
Answer
- Imprisonment
- Suspension of civil and political rights
Source
Presidential Decree No. 26 /2012 codifyingthe provisions on parliamentary elections:
Art. 112:
?1 Violenceor threats against elections in order to prevent them from voting or make themvote in favor or against a candidate.
Penalty: 3 months – 5 years imprisonment & suspension of civiland political rights for 1-5 years.
Comment
3 months – 5 years imprisonment & suspension of civil and political rights for 1-5 years.
