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Election Obligations & Standards Database

Criterion

Electoral dispute resolution took place in accordance with the principles of the rule of law


Election Parts

  • Electoral Dispute Resolution

Issues

  • The Legal Framework and Dispute Resolution
Summaries
  • All are equal before the law, and laws should be equally enforced.
  • Laws must be consistent with international human rights.
  • States have a duty to protect the fundamental human rights of all within their jurisdiction.
  • States should take measures to promote the principles of the rule of law.
  • Laws and procedures must not be arbitrarily applied.
EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

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