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Paragraph 15
 

First, Article 4.1 deprives persons in preventive custody from the right to vote, which is contrary to the principle of presumption of innocence. Moreover, it could be a means of manipulation: supporters of opposition candidates could be taken into custody at the time of elections in order to deprive them of their right to vote.