Election Obligations & Standards Database

Issue

Freedom of Movement for the Purposes of Voter Registration

Election Parts

Voter Registration

Criteria

Citizens displaced against their will had the opportunity to be considered resident in their former place of residence
Citizens were able to return to the country (as necessary) to register to vote
Freedom of movement was respected throughout the voter registration process

Summaries

Everyone has the right to freedom of movement within the borders of each state.
Everyone has the right to leave and return to his/her own country.
Freedom of movement may only be restricted when provided by law, necessary in a democratic society, and consistent with other rights.
Movement may be restricted, but such restrictions must be proportionate and be appropriate to achieve their protective function.
People displaced against their will should have the opportunity to be considered resident in their former place of residence.