What penalties are envisioned for offences related to obstructing the electoral process?

Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Answer
Both fine and imprisonment
Source

ElectoralLaw of Ethiopia Amendment Proclamation No.532/2007

ChapterNine (Prohibited Acts)

Article97 – 100

http://www.electionethiopia.org/en/images/stories/directives/Proclamation/532.pdf

 

99. Removing of ElectionAdvertisement

Whosoeverhas, from the commencement of the election process up to the officialannouncement of results, damaged, removed or tore apart a poster or electionadvertisement of any candidate shall be punishable with imprisonment not exceedingone year or a fine.

Comment

imprisonmentnot

exceedingone year or a fine.
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