sentence of imprisonment; and expenses of or incidental to deportation of a person to be met by the State. EXTRADITION 114. The new Extradition Act simplifies extradition procedures of persons from and to Mauritius and makes no distinction between Commonwealth and non-Commonwealth countries as used to be the case under the previous act and it seeks to promotes cooperation between authorities whilst ensuring that the rights of the person whose extradition or arrest is sought is respected. ARTICLE 13- RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS 1. Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law. 2. Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of his country. 3. Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law. RIGHT TO VOTE 115. Section 44 of the Constitution provides that any person who is registered as an elector in a constituency shall be entitled to vote in such manner as may be prescribed at any election, unless that person is prohibited from so voting by any law in force in Mauritius. 116. Section 42 sets out the criteria for electors to qualify to vote. Section 43 of the Constitution sets out situations where a person shall not be entitled to vote, which includes, inter alia, a person adjudged to be of unsound mind and a person serving a sentence of imprisonment. 117. Measures have been taken to facilitate the participation of persons with disabilities during elections as follows: (i) accessible room on ground floor with ramps in each polling station has been reserved for voters with disabilities; (ii) special adjustable booth for wheelchair users is provided; (iii) the law has been amended to allow a blind voter or a voter with severe disability to be accompanied by a close relative to assist him to accomplish his civic duties; and (iv) explanations of voting procedures are also given in the Mauritian Sign Language on television. 80