Penalty Box
November, 2008
In countries where voting is a legal obligation, the consequences of not casting a ballot are often nothing more than having to offer an explanation for your failure. But failure can also result in much more seriou problems. In Turkey, Switzerlam and Peru you may have to pay a fine; in Chile, Fiji and Egypt you can receive a prison sentence (and in other countries failure to pay the fine can also lead to imprisonment). Failure to vote in Bolivia, Singapore and Belgium can result in dis-enfranc...
