Former prisoners will be able to become MPs
Ministry of Justice of Ukraine will send to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Parliament) amendments to the Constitution on enabling ballot for previously convicted persons, Minister of Justice Olena Lukash told the journalists, as reported by RBC-Ukraine.
«Venice Commission suggests that we consider a number of recommendations in preparing amendments to the Constitution... Individuals who have a criminal record, will be able to run ... It is also proposed to revise a norm on residence not less than 5 years to be able to run and participating in campaigns of foreign nationals», she stated.
She reminded that the Ministry of Justice is already reviewing amendments to the electoral law. These changes will be sent to the Parliament: «To change the electoral rules we need to establish a dialogue with the public... Our position is simple: to allow better proposals and recommendations to be discussed in the Parliament of Ukraine».
Venice Commission encourages Ukraine to take into account Europe’s experience in changing the Constitution to enable ballot for previously convicted persons.
