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"Police and security forces have a dual role in an election setting, providing security for electors while also ensuring that they do not interfere with the rights of the electorate."

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UN (Center for Human Rights): Human Rights and Elections: A Handbook on the Legal, Technical, and Human Rights Aspects of Elections, para. 94-97

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Human Rights and Elections: A Handbook on the Legal, Technical, and Human Rights Aspects of Elections

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Voters have a right to security provided by police and security forces in polling stations, but without interference from them.