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"The legal framework may provide a structure for the registration of political parties. The legal framework should clearly provide for notification of the dates for commencement and closure of registration, or provide that such registration could be continuously open; specify when, how and where registration procedures must be undertaken; and set out the process of verification of registration… The legal framework should provide for uniformity in the registration process so that the same process applies to all political parties at all levels. The grounds for rejection of a registration application should be based on objective criteria and clearly stated in the legal framework for elections, along with avenues of appeal against such rejection."

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International IDEA: International Electoral Standards: Guidelines for Reviewing the Legal Framework of Elections, p. 50

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International Electoral Standards: Guidelines for Reviewing the Legal Framework of Elections

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Political parties may be required to register with election authorities when contesting the election. The grounds for rejecting a registration application should be based on objective criteria.