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Election Obligations & Standards Database

Criterion

There was a timely and effective means of seeking redress for violations of rights regarding candidacy and campaigning


Election Parts

  • Candidacy and Campaigning

Issues

  • Right to an Effective Remedy for Candidates and Parties
Summaries
  • Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by a competent national tribunal for acts that violate his or her rights or freedoms.
  • Individuals must have the right to a remedy for violation of their participatory rights relating to the election process.
  • Cessation of a violation is an essential element of an effective remedy.
  • The legal framework for elections should provide effective redress for violations of electoral rights.
  • Effective redress requires disputes to be dealt with in a timely manner.
EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

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