Elections 2018: Prohibitions of Electoral Legislation

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The Inspector General of Elections announces that, according to the Electoral Legislation, on the eve and on the day of the voting, certain activities are prohibited, which are directly or indirectly related to the elections.

As stated in a notice published in the GTP, the transmission, advertising or publication of any news or announcement, with or without payment, is prohibited.

Public gatherings and the organization of speeches and public debates are also prohibited.

It is also forbidden to post billboards of any candidate and to publish the results of polls or exit polls (Exit Poll).

Exceptions to the rule are the newspapers circulating on the eve of the elections, which can only publish news from the previous day's pre-election rallies.

Violators of the above provisions of the Law are guilty of a criminal offense and, in case of conviction, are subject to imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine of up to € 5.000 and / or both sentences together.
 
Source: (KYPE / THNE / GHR)

 

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