新西兰计划禁止所有囚犯投票,推翻2020年法律,同时批评该法违反民主。 New Zealand plans to ban all prisoners from voting, reversing a 2020 law, amid criticism it violates democracy.

新西兰政府计划恢复全面禁止囚犯投票, 推翻允许不满三年的囚犯投票的2020年法律。 New Zealand's government plans to reinstate a total ban on prisoner voting, reversing a 2020 law that allowed those serving less than three years to vote. 这一举动因违反民主原则以及不成比例地影响到占监狱人口50%以上的毛利人人口而受到批评。 This move faces criticism for violating democratic principles and disproportionately affecting Māori populations, who make up more than 50% of the prison population. 司法部长Paul Goldsmith为这一决定辩护,指出这将确保所有囚犯的一致性。 The Justice Minister, Paul Goldsmith, defended the decision, stating it would ensure consistency for all prisoners. 禁令将不适用于还押候审者或在家服刑者,并将在即将出台的《选举修正法案》中引入。 The ban will not apply to those on remand or serving home detention and will be introduced in an upcoming Electoral Amendment Bill.