Reforms to the Democracy Code
President Daniel Noboa announced plans to promote legal reforms to prevent criminals from being candidates in elections.
Judge Vacancies: Juan Bautista Mahiques Requests Criminal Records and Financial Data of Candidates to Begin Selection
Juan Bautista Mahiques, the new Minister of Justice in Argentina, has initiated the process for selecting judges by requesting criminal records and financial information from the candidates.
It is proposed that parliament members be required to have a clean record
A new citizen initiative in Finland suggests that parliamentary candidates should have a clean criminal record as a qualification requirement.
Prisoners Were Forced to Vote for Candidates Chosen by Criminal Organization in ES; Five People are Charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office
In EspÃrito Santo, Brazil, five individuals have been charged with coercing prisoners to vote for specific candidates during the 2022 elections, allegedly under threat of retaliation.
The Knesset Approved: Employers Will Be Able to Check with the Police Whether Candidates Were Convicted of Terrorism Offenses
The Knesset has passed a law allowing employers to request police checks on job candidates' criminal records regarding terrorism convictions, pending the candidate's written consent.
Criminal proceedings regarding the introduction of a recording device at the evaluation meeting for the candidates for the position of the Prosecutor General has been terminated
Criminal proceedings regarding the introduction of a recording device at the meeting for candidates for the Prosecutor General position have been closed as no crime was found.
More accusations against detained mayor of Tequila: Diego Rivera kidnapped Morena candidates
The mayor of Tequila, Diego Rivera Navarro, faces new charges related to the kidnapping of two Morena candidates and other criminal activities as he remains in preventive detention.