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"Discrimination need not be deliberate. It may arise unintentionally. A neutral criterion may operate in certain circumstances in a discriminatory way. For example, residence is a common requirement for eligibility to vote in a constituency based electoral system. That requirement may however operate in a discriminatory way in respect of refugees (meaning citizens or permanent residents of the State who have fled abroad), nomadic peoples or internally displaced persons. Residency requirements may discriminate against national minorities."

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OSCE (ODIHR): Guidelines to Assist National Minority Participation in the Electoral Process, p. 20

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Guidelines to Assist National Minority Participation in the Electoral Process

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Residency requirements should not be excessive, or may be considered discriminatory.