Issue
Security of the Person of Candidates, Parties, and Their Supporters
Election Parts
Criteria
- The right to security of the person was enjoyed by all electoral stakeholders, including candidates, party members, and their supporters
- The right to security of the person for all citizens (including EMB personnel) was protected throughout the election period
- Electoral stakeholders were free from arbitrary arrest and detention as well as intimidation and coercion
- Security personnel played a positive role during the electoral process, providing protection for voters, candidates, and electoral management body personnel without interfering in the process
Summaries
- Everyone has the right to security of the person without arbitrary arrest or detention.
- Law enforcement should behave in a neutral manner.
- The right to security of the person applies to candidates.
- Candidates and parties should not engage in violence.
- States should ensure that violence, including online, does not undermine women's rights, including political participation and representation.
- Any security-related restrictions of freedoms and the use of force by public security providers must be based in law, necessary, and proportionate to the objective of maintaining public order.