What penalties are envisioned for offences related to electoral fraud?

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Answer
  • Both fine and 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.

?2 Byproviding false news or slanderous rumors, or by other fraudulent means, deceivean elector in order to influence his/her vote.

Penalty: 10 days – 2 years imprisonment & fine equal to 2.93 euros.

Presidential Decree No. 26 /2012 Art. 113:

?1 Violatethe secrecy of voting

Penalty: 10 days – 2 years imprisonment

?2 Distortelection results by voting without being eligible, voting more than once, or byany other means.

Penalty: 3 months – 5 years imprisonment & suspension of civil andpolitical rights for 1-5 years.

If the offender committed these acts during the performance of his/herduties, the penalty shall be 1-5 years imprisonment & suspension of civiland political rights for 2-5 years.

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