What penalties are envisioned for offences related to electoral fraud?
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- Both fine and imprisonment
- Suspension of civil and political rights
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.