Voting is compulsory in 22 countries
Perhaps a conflicting move and indeed a subject for much debate, but countries around the world are beginning to make voting compulsory in a bid to keep democracy in tact.
Voting is compulsory in 22 countries in the world
In these countries, if an elector does not present themselves to a polling station on election day, they may be fined or have to carry out some form of community service.
While 22 countries use some sort of governing law to urge people to excercise their voting right, only 13 countries enforce their laws. Here is a breakdown of these countries and their laws.
Australia
Non voters can be fined
Cyprus
Non voters can be fined
Chile
Non voters can be fined
Peru
Non voters may be banned from banking or carrying out administrative transactions for three months, and may also be fined
Singapore
Non voters may be removed from the electoral register
Brazil
Non voters may be barred from receiving wages or takingprofessional exams. They may not be allowed to enrol at some schools or universities
Uruguay
Non voters may be fined or some of their civil rights may be removed
Nauru
Non voters can be fined
Luxembourg
Non voters can be fined
Liechtenstein
Non voters can be fined
Argentina
Non voters may be fined or some of their civil rights may be removed
Turkey
Non voters can be fined
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