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

Vanuatu

Vanuatu

Answer
Both fine and imprisonment
Source

Republicof Vanuatu Representation of the People Act 1982 (as amended 2006) - Part 15 –Election Offences – 40-53, p. 12-17

 

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finenot exceeding VT 20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 monthsor to both

fine not exceeding VT 40,000 or to imprisonment for a term notexceeding 2 years or to both

finenot exceeding VT 20,000.

fine not exceeding VT 60,000 or to

imprisonment for aterm not exceeding 3 years or to both

Comment
See the law for details on the penalties
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