Congress' plenary session on Friday approved, in a second vote, the bill setting impediments —for people who have been sentenced in first instance— to running for popularly-elected posts or holding public office.
The rule was passed with 111 votes in favor, 8 against, and 8 abstentions.
It should be noted that reform bills must be passed by two legislatures. Thus, after its enactment, the regulation will be in force during
the general elections in 2021.
The other political groups, including Accion Popular, Podemos Peru, UPP, and Fuerza Popular, supported the request to vote on said draft law.
The voting was by roll call, and each member of Congress explained the reason for their vote.
The rule amends Article 34-A of the Constitution, providing that those who have guilty verdicts, issued in first instance —as perpetrators or accomplices— for having committed intentional crimes, are forbidden to run for popularly-elected posts.
Likewise, it made an amendment to Article 39-A, stating that said people are forbidden to hold public office, through appointment to positions of trust.
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Published: 9/11/2020