The Constitutional Court has accepted the Ombudsman's petition regarding the barcode and QR code on election ballots for consideration.
The Constitutional Court, with a 6-3 majority, accepted the Ombudsman's petition regarding the barcode/QR code on election ballots for consideration. Those involved are given 15 days to provide clarification.
Date 18 March 2569 at 11.45:XNUMX p.m. The Constitutional Court, with a 6-3 majority, accepted the Ombudsman's petition for consideration and ordered those involved to provide clarification within 15 days. In the case where the Ombudsman submitted opinions and petitions from the public requesting the Constitutional Court to consider and rule on whether the organization of the February 8, 2569 election was in accordance with Articles 83 and 85 of the Constitution.
The Auditor General has forwarded a petition filed by citizens to the Constitutional Court for a ruling, arguing that the printing of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers violates fundamental rights and freedoms. This is because the codes could potentially be used to trace back voters to determine who they voted for or which political party they supported, thus violating the spirit of the Constitution and making the election process neither secretly nor in accordance with its principles.
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