What penalties are envisioned for offences related to obstructing the electoral process?
Greece
- Imprisonment
- Suspension of civil and political rights
Presidential Decree No. 26 /2012 Art. 115:
Disruption of the polling
Penalty: 3 months – 2 years imprisonment
Presidential Decree No. 26 /2012 Art. 116:
Destruction of ballot box or other voting materials.
Penalty: 1 – 5 years imprisonment & suspension of civil andpolitical rights for 2-5 years.
Presidential Decree No. 26 /2012 Art.118 :
Public servants not fulfilling their duties and responsibilities inrelation to the electoral process.
Penalties range from 3 months’ to 5 years’ imprisonment and suspensionof civil and political rights.