Criterion
The state acted to investigate and address violations of rights. It provided appropriate judicial and administrative means for addressing claims of rights violations, including allegations of electoral fraud
Election Parts
Issues
Summaries
- States Parties are obliged to prevent a recurrence of the violation to the covenant.
- Cessation of a violation is an essential element of an effective remedy.
- States have a duty to investigate alleged rights violations.
- The duty to investigate includes the investigation of acts by private persons and entities.
- States have a duty to provide appropriate judicial and administrative means for addressing claims of rights violations.
- Misuse of public resources and of official position should be subject to appeals to a judicial or another authorized body.
- Malfeasance, unlawful actions or omissions by public security providers should be promptly investigated and entail appropriate liability set by law.