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"An impartial body must be in charge of applying electoral law."

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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters, II.3.1.a

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Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters

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Summaries

Election management bodies should be impartial and should not discriminate in the performance of their public function.
The state should establish an independent and impartial election body.
The composition of the election commission can vary, but the principles of independence and impartiality should be upheld.