Disqualifying effect of conviction for illegal practices

Every person who is convicted of any illegal practice shall, in addition to any other punishment, be incapable during a period of six years from the date of conviction– (a) of being registered as a voter or voting at any election of a member of the House of Representatives; (b) of being a member of the National Assembly or, if elected or appointed before his conviction, of retaining his seat as such member, Provided that in the event of any appeal the incapacity shall continue until the appeal is determined and thereafter, unless the REVISED EDITION 2018 37 conviction is quashed, remain in force for a period of six years from the date of conviction.