Election Obligations & Standards Database

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"Rules for determining the validity of ballots should not be so stringent as to unreasonably disenfranchise a voter."

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OSCE (ODIHR): Guidelines for Reviewing a Legal Framework for Elections, First Edition, p. 28

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Guidelines for Reviewing a Legal Framework for Elections, First Edition

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The intent of the voter should be taken into consideration when determining the validity of ballots.