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Controversy of the Capability of Voters with Mental Health Disorder in the General Election

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: In the Republic of Indonesia’s Constitution, Article 22E paragraph (1), it is stated that the execution of thegeneral election must be done in a manner which is direct, general, libre, confidential, honest and fair. Everycitizen has a right which is guaranteed constitutionally to participate in the general election including thosewho are mentally disabled.They have the right to freely participate both directly or by electing the representatives who will be inthe government. Historically, the prohibition of the voting rights for mentally disabled people is not inaccordance with the Human Rights except with clear circumsance.

Source: Medico-Legal Update

DOI: 10.37506/mlu.v20i2.1196

Author: Wilma Silalahi1, Guntur Hamzah2, Retno Saraswati2, Lita Tyesta ALW2

Institution: Diponegoro University

Language: English

Topic: Disability Rights and Representation

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W3036550596

FWCI: 0.816

Cites: 1

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10