Political parties represent an achievement in terms of representing the population in government bodies and are consolidated as a powerful instrument of representative democracy, in addition to contributing to the strengthening of the country's institutions. In other words, the relevance of political parties lies in the fact that they are important pillars in the political organization of a nation. In addition to enabling citizens to participate in politics, they also play a fundamental role in the stability of the government system.
In the context of elections, political parties gain even more notoriety, especially considering that candidates will be responsible for advancing the plurality of ideas and needs of society. Although fundamental to the electoral process, it is important to recognize that, although vital, political parties are subject to the practice of electoral crimes, which must be severely punished.
Although the so-called “exit polls” – introduced in the vietnam mobile database Election Law and understood as any manifestation intended to influence the will of the voter on election day – is one of the most famous crimes and one of the main ones provided for by the Electoral Code , there are more than 50 electoral crimes listed in the Code. Among them, vote buying. In this case, both the person who buys the vote (active corruption) and the voter who sells his or her vote (passive corruption) are considered agents of the practice of this crime.
Other electoral crimes can also be observed in relation to slander, defamation and insult in electoral propaganda. The Code also provides for punishment for citizens in the event of a concentration of voters in polling stations with the aim of preventing voters from voting or who commit acts of ideological falsehood. Punishments for poll workers who abandon electoral service are also described in the Electoral Code. These and other electoral crimes can be found in this booklet .
Therefore, understanding how the Electoral Court works and all the aspects that unfold from its institution is essential for society to be able to fully exercise its rights.