The first court had acquitted Mr Engerer but the decision was overturned on appeal. The decision was handed down by Mr Justice Michael Mallia in a 17-page appeals court judgment. But persons serving a suspended jail term will be eligible to vote and contest in all elections. In March, justice minister Owen Bonnici presented amendments to the Constitution and various voting laws, allowing persons serving a suspended sentence to vote and allowing voters, including hospital patients to cast their vote in advance. Under the previous law, anyone serving a sentence of imprisonment or a suspended sentence above 12 months could not participate in the election.
Posted on: Thu, 08 May 2014 12:42:38 +0000
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