Recommendation 206
Amend its electoral legislation so that any deprivation of the right to vote of citizens serving a prison sentence is reasonable and proportionate and applied only for the committing of the most serious crimes
State
Czech Republic
Issue
Criminal justice
Other
Population group
N/A
Australian Government Agency and/or Jurisdiction
• Department of Finance
• The Australian Electoral Commission
• States and territories
• The Australian Electoral Commission
• States and territories
Australia's Response
Notes (will not consider further at this time)
Australia's Position
The Australian Government considers that current arrangements are reasonable and proportionate.