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Paragraph 69
 

Article 13 provides that a person cannot be elected “whose criminal record is not extinguished”.  It is not clear what is intended by “extinguished”.  However, it is assumed that this means a person whose conviction for a crime has not been expunged or pardoned after the person has served the sentence imposed under the conviction. This provision is problematic because it applies regardless of the seriousness of the crime.  According to the Code of good practice in electoral matters, deprivation of political rights is admissible only if it is based on a criminal conviction for a serious offence and in conformity with the principle of proportionality.[10] It should be recommended that Article 13 be amended in order to reflect these principles. The forfeiture should be for an established period of time, likewise proportionate, and restoration of political rights should occur automatically after the expiration of this period of time.

 

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