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"The principle of secrecy of the ballot requires legislation to ensure that secret voting is not only a right on the part of the voter but an absolute obligation."
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International IDEA: International Electoral Standards: Guidelines for Reviewing the Legal Framework of Elections
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Secrecy of the ballot should be maintained throughout the entire voting process.