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Paragraph 67
 

67. The draft amendments to the Criminal Code establish criminal liability for compelling a candidate to recuse or waive his/her mandate. The punishment is stricter when such an act is committed (1) by use of administrative or official powers or the influence resulting therefrom; (2) by use of violence, and (3) by a group of persons. This is positive.