Criterion
The media aired debates between candidates and provided voter education
Election Parts
Summaries
- Parties and candidates must be able to communicate their opinions to the electorate.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted under certain circumstances as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society.
- During the electoral process there should be sufficient media space to allow for open questioning and debate between political leaders and candidates.
- The legal framework may require media to provide voter education and air debates between candidates.