General Right to Vote
Constitution:
(1985)
Article 129 states: "Suffrage is a right and a duty of all citizens.
The vote is free, equal, universal, secret and direct."
Voter Assistance by Other
Citizens
Electoral Law:
(17 September 1993)
Article 9 states: "The following persons may not exercise suffrage
(2)
persons subject to legal interdiction."
Article 232 states: "The vote is secret. Persons who are obviously
blind and persons who are physically unable to act without assistance may be
accompanied by persons whom they trust."
Poll Worker's Manuals:
Poll Worker's Guidebook: Produced by the Electoral Tribune (1999)
Voters who are blind or physically disabled may be assisted by someone
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Promotes Access
Electoral Law:
(17 September 1993)
Article 233 states: "
The presiding returning officer will
make provision for anything that may be needed to give priority to
persons
who are ill or physically disabled
who shall vote without queuing."