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The Elections Act 2017
QUESTION #9467
Question 1
Section 177 defines canvassing within a radius of the polling station as an illegal practice. The prohibited radius for canvassing for votes, soliciting voters, or persuading them not to vote on polling day is:
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 177(a) states: 'within a radius of four hundred meters of a polling station — (i) canvasses for votes; (ii) solicits the vote of any voter; (iii) persuades any voter not to vote at the election or for a particular candidate.'
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